Behr Audition MQ5-36: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 43

Audition (MQ5-36) is a mid-tone purple from Behr with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 42.7 (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 Valspar Midsummer Twilight (97% match).

Compare Audition with other brands

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LRV

42.7 · Mid-tone

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

MQ5-36

HEX

#B5ACB7

RGB

181, 172, 183

HSL

289°, 7%, 70%

Family

Purples

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Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

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Audition FAQ

What undertone does Audition have?

Audition has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone purple. 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 Audition?

Audition has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 42.7 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 Audition in other brands?

Valspar: Midsummer Twilight (4001-3C), 97%; PPG: Ash Grove (PPG1172-4), 95%; Glidden: Ash Grove (PPG1172-4), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Spring Violet (2117-50), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Beguiling Mauve (SW 6269), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Beguiling Mauve (HGSW6269), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: Heliotrope Gray (DEGR78), 89%; Farrow & Ball: Lamp Room Gray (No. 88), 82%. 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 Audition?

The HEX code of Audition (MQ5-36) is #B5ACB7, RGB 181, 172, 183. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.