Behr Dawn Gray MQ5-28

Color code:MQ5-28
Color name:Dawn Gray
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Dawn Gray?

Behr's Dawn Gray (MQ5-28) is a sophisticated and versatile hue that adds a touch of modern elegance to any space. This subtle yet impactful color effortlessly pairs with crisp whites for a clean and minimalist look, as well as deeper shades like Deep Coal for a more dramatic contrast. When accented with metallic tones such as gold or silver, Dawn Gray(MQ5-28) can elevate the overall ambience to create a chic and upscale atmosphere. Whether used as a main wall color or in furniture and decor, this soft gray tone brings a sense of calm and sophistication to your interior design.

What are Behr Dawn Gray undertones?

Blue is Behr Dawn Gray undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#6D7273

RGB code:

109, 114, 115

Is Behr Dawn Gray MQ5-28 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 190° this Grey refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ5-28 Dawn Gray HSL code: 190, 3%, 44%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Cool Grey shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool Grey undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
  • Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Dawn Gray:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Dawn Gray MQ5-28 vs Exclusive Plum SW 6263

Behr Dawn Gray MQ5-28 vs Sherwin Williams Exclusive Plum SW 6263Open Dawn Gray MQ5-28
LRV: 16.55%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 16.37%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold

Dawn Gray MQ5-28 vs Magnet MQ2-61

Behr Dawn Gray MQ5-28 vs Behr Magnet MQ2-61Open Dawn Gray MQ5-28
LRV: 16.55%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 16.56%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm