How popular is Pencil Sketch?
Searches per month · USAbout 120 searches a month in the US
Google search volume for “Behr Pencil Sketch” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Pencil Sketch
Pencil Sketch is a refined, medium-light gray with neutral undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 64 and reflects a moderate amount of light, making it suitable for smaller spaces or rooms with limited natural light.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Behr colors with the same hue and saturation as Pencil Sketch, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Pencil Sketch
- Brand
- Behr
- Code
- N500-4
- Hex
- #999D9E
- RGB
- 153, 157, 158
- HSL
- 192, 3%, 61%
- CMYK
- 3, 1, 0, 38Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 64.4, -1.2, -1.0
- CSS
- --behr-pencil-sketch
- LRV
- 64 (Light)
- Undertone
- Neutral
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- gray
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flatmatteeggshellsatinsemi-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.