Behr Compass Blue
MQ5-54 · #35475B · LRV ~6
Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Blue Fedora (~95% proximity)Compass Blue (MQ5-54) is a deep blue from Behr with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Blue Fedora (~95% proximity).
Closest tone to Compass Blue in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
6 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
MQ5-54
HEX
#35475B
RGB
53, 71, 91
HSL
212°, 26%, 28%
Family
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Compass Blue FAQ
What undertone does Compass Blue have?
Compass Blue has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep blue, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Compass Blue?
Compass Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Compass Blue in other brands?
Valspar: Blue Fedora (V111-6), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Still Waters Run Deep (DEFD60), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Gentleman's Gray (2062-20), ~94% proximity; PPG: Admiralty (PPG1042-7), ~93% proximity; Glidden: Admiralty (PPG1042-7), ~93% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Indigo Batik (SW 7602), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Indigo Batik (HGSW7602), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue (No. 30), ~85% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Compass Blue?
The HEX code of Compass Blue (MQ5-54) is #35475B, RGB 53, 71, 91. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.