Masterpiece (Behr MQ5-08)
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Masterpiece (Behr MQ5-08) is a deep, neutral gray from Behr: LRV 36.4, so it reflects about 36 percent of the light that hits it.
Colors that go with Masterpiece
Four Behr colors picked for Masterpiece by this site's color math: a trim white, a deeper gray, a quiet contrast from another family, a dark accent. Behr did not choose these pairings.
Closest match in every other brand
Each brand's closest color to Masterpiece, ranked by CIEDE2000 (deltaE): under 1.0 is indistinguishable, 1.0 to 2.3 very close, 2.3 to 5 noticeably different, over 5 clearly different.
| Brand | Closest color | Code | LRV | deltaE | How close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Mysterious Mauve | SW 6262 | 37 | 2.3 | very close |
| Benjamin Moore | Wisteria | AF-585 | 34.8 | 1.9 | very close |
| Valspar | Drizzling Mist | 4006-1C | 35 | 4.0 | noticeably different |
| PPG Paints | Amethyst Haze | 13-23 | 36 | 0.9 | indistinguishable |
Lighter and darker in Behr
The Behr gray colors nearest to Masterpiece (LRV 36.4 (estimated)) by LRV.
Lighter than Masterpiece
Darker than Masterpiece
Color data
| Brand | Behr |
|---|---|
| Color code | MQ5-08 |
| Hex | #A1A2AB |
| RGB | 161, 162, 171 |
| HSL | 234°, 6%, 65% |
| LRV (light reflectance value) | 36.4 (estimated from the hex) |
| Lab L*, a*, b* | 66.8, 1.4, -4.8 |
| Undertone | Cool |
| Temperature | neutral |
| Color family | Gray |
Same paint, two kinds of light
Masterpiece (Behr MQ5-08), published as #A1A2AB
#9098A9
#B3ACAB
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Common questions
- What is the LRV of Masterpiece (Behr MQ5-08)?
- Masterpiece has an LRV of 36.4 (estimated from its hex value). LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white) and measures the share of light a surface reflects, so Masterpiece is a deep color.
- What is the closest match to Masterpiece in another brand?
- Amethyst Haze (PPG 13-23) from PPG Paints, at a deltaE of 0.9 (indistinguishable).
- Is Masterpiece warm or cool?
- Behr lists Masterpiece as neutral, with a Cool undertone. Its Lab b* value is -4.8; a higher b* is warmer and yellower, a lower one cooler and bluer.
Sources: hex as published by the manufacturer, via PaintDB (CC BY 4.0); LRV is not published by Behr for this color and is estimated here from the color's own hex value. Color differences are CIEDE2000 values computed by this site from the hex values (data snapshot 2026-10-01). Color names and codes belong to their manufacturers.