Behr Audition MQ5-36
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| Code: | MQ5-36 |
| Name: | Audition |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Audition?
Behr Audition MQ5-36 is a light, muted lavender-gray with a soft violet cast and a gently cool appearance. Its low saturation keeps the purple undertone understated, so it reads more like a colored neutral than a noticeably pastel wall color. In bright daylight, Audition can appear airy and silvery, while evening or warmer bulbs bring out its dusty lilac side. It suits bedrooms, powder rooms, and quiet living spaces, especially alongside crisp white trim, charcoal accents, pale oak, or brushed nickel. Use this shade on full walls for a subtle wash of color, or pair it with deep plum textiles and gray-blue furnishings for more contrast.
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LRV of Audition
Audition has an LRV of 43.46% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 43.46%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #b5acb7 |
| RGB Decimal | 181, 172, 183 |
| RGB Percent | 70.98%, 67.45%, 71.76% |
| HSV | Hue: 289° Saturation: 6.01% Value: 71.76% |
| HSL | hsl(289, 7, 70) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 1.09 Magenta: 6.01 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 28.24 |
| YIQ | Y: 175.945 I: 1.828 Q: 5.327 |
| XYZ | X: 42.354 Y: 42.748 Z: 50.807 |
| CIE Lab | L:71.384 a:5.251 b:-4.465 |
| CIE Luv | L:71.384 u:4.465 v:-7.542 |
| Decimal | 11906231 |
| Hunter Lab | 65.382, 1.213, -0.306 |
