Behr Distant Star
MQ5-31 · #BAC1C3 · LRV 52.5
Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Krypton is a 98% matchDistant Star (MQ5-31) is a mid-tone cool gray from Behr with a subtle blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 52.5 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Krypton (98% match).
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LRV
52.5 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Blue-green · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
MQ5-31
HEX
#BAC1C3
RGB
186, 193, 195
HSL
193°, 7%, 75%
Family
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Distant Star FAQ
What undertone does Distant Star have?
Distant Star is a mid-tone cool gray with a subtle blue-green undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Distant Star?
Distant Star has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 52.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.
What is the closest match to Distant Star in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Krypton (SW 6247), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Krypton (HGSW6247), 98%; PPG: Gray Frost (PPG1012-4), 98%; Glidden: Gray Frost (PPG1012-4), 98%; Valspar: Shallow Skies (V116-1), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Thundercloud Gray (2124-40), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Silver Lined (DE6353), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Parma Gray (No. 27), 92%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Distant Star?
The HEX code of Distant Star (MQ5-31) is #BAC1C3, RGB 186, 193, 195. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.