Pencil Point
Pencil Point begins as a grey color on paper, then shifts with every surface, shadow and neighboring material. Its neutral temperature leaves room for surrounding materials and light to pull the color warmer or cooler. The manufacturer's description below offers one reading; the room imagery leaves space for your own.
Hex
#595d61LRV
10.95
Pencil Point in Rooms
Follow Pencil Point from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 5 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
1 Living Room Photo
1 sourced room photo gives the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Pencil Point (PPU18-02) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Crisp white trim contrasts beautifully against Pencil Point living room walls.
@busybee.painter
4 Misc Photos
These 4 misc images show how Pencil Point (PPU18-02) can sit beside a changing mix of architectural details and personal finishes. Its blue undertone may become clearest at the boundary between paint and a contrasting finish.
Painted dresser in Pencil Point makes a bold, sophisticated statement.
@lovelyreeda
Deep Pencil Point walls create dramatic depth in this styled space.
@whoa_nelson
Furniture pieces in Pencil Point offer a modern, moody aesthetic.
@life_on_meadowbrook
Wall color in Pencil Point delivers rich, sophisticated tonal depth.
@misssrilanka
Similar Colors
A 4-point LRV gap (11 vs 7) makes Pencil Point the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 11 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Rustic Taupe reflects far more light (LRV 34 vs 11), opening up a space where Pencil Point encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Behr PPU18-02 Pencil Point is a versatile, soft grey that pairs beautifully with warm earth tones like beige and taupe, as well as cool shades of blue and green. This color strikes a perfect balance between modern sophistication and timeless elegance, making it an excellent choice for any room in your home. When paired with rich mahogany wood accents or crisp white furnishings, Pencil Point creates a serene and inviting atmosphere. 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