For intelligence:
* Stupid
* Dumb
* Dull
* Unintelligent
* Ignorant
* Uninformed
For light:
* Dim
* Dark
* Faint
* Cloudy
* Opaque
For color:
* Pale
* Dull
* Subdued
* Muddy
For success:
* Failed
* Unsuccessful
* Ineffective
* Mediocre
For creativity:
* Uninspired
* Boring
* Unoriginal
* Bland
To choose the best opposite, consider the specific meaning of "brilliant" in the context you are using it.