Behr Distant Star MQ5-31
Color code: | MQ5-31 |
Color name: | Distant Star |
Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Distant Star?
Behr MQ5-31 Distant Star is a serene and calming shade that brings a touch of sophistication to any space. This soft gray-blue hue pairs beautifully with crisp whites like "Ultra Pure White" and earthy tones such as "Rustic Taupe" (PMD-44). Complement the cool undertones of Distant Star with accents in warm shades like "Light Caramel" and "Sandy Beach" (N260-2) for a balanced and inviting interior. Whether used as a main wall color or as an accent, Distant Star adds a subtle elegance to bedrooms, living rooms, or bathrooms. Elevate your design with this versatile and timeless color choice from Behr.
What are Behr Distant Star undertones?
Blue is Behr Distant Star 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 Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate
HEX value
HEX value:
#BAC1C3
RGB code:
186, 193, 195
Is Behr Distant Star MQ5-31 cool or warm?
With a hue of 193° this Grey refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
MQ5-31 Distant Star HSL code: 193, 7%, 75%
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 Distant Star:
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
Behr MQ5-31 Distant Star
Darker shades
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.