# Behr Empire Blue

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-empire-blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-empire-blue)

Transform your space with Behr MQ5-56 Empire Blue, a rich and sophisticated hue that adds depth and warmth to any room. This bold color pairs beautifully with crisp whites like BEHR-W-B-500 Ultra Pure White for a classic contrast, or with warm neutrals like Behr 730C-2 Sandstorm for a cozy, inviting feel. Combine Empire Blue with accents in Behr 280F-7 Black Evergreen for a touch of drama, or with Behr N430-7 Cathedral Gray for a modern, elegant look. Elevate your interior design with this versatile shade that effortlessly blends with a range of colors to create a stunning and harmonious space.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Empire Blue
- **Color code:** MQ5-56
- **HEX:** #6193b4
- **RGB:** 97, 147, 180
- **LRV:** 24.73%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 204° Saturation: 46.11% Value: 70.59%
- **HSL:** hsl(204, 36, 54)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 46.11 Magenta: 18.33 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 29.41
- **YIQ:** Y: 135.812 I: -40.399 Q: -0.307
- **XYZ:** X: 23.598 Y: 26.702 Z: 47.078
- **CIE Lab:** L:58.698 a:-7.717 b:-22.445
- **CIE Luv:** L:58.698 u:-23.565 v:-33.015
- **Decimal:** 6394804
- **Hunter Lab:** 51.674, -8.914, -17.844

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Brittany Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-brittany-blue)
- [Valspar US Splendid Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-splendid-blue)
- [Behr Treasure Map](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-treasure-map)
- [Benjamin Moore Lazy Sunday](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lazy-sunday-803)
- [Benjamin Moore Poolside](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-poolside-775)
- [Valspar US Gulf Stream Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-gulf-stream-blue)
- [Benjamin Moore Sailor's Sea Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sailors-sea-blue-2063-40)
- [Sherwin Williams Blue Cruise](https://plan-home.com/color/blue-cruise-sw-7606)
- [Behr Jet Ski](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-jet-ski)
- [Behr Alpha Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-alpha-blue)
- [Sherwin Williams Scanda](https://plan-home.com/color/scanda-sw-6529)
- [Sherwin Williams Jacaranda](https://plan-home.com/color/jacaranda-sw-6802)
- [Valspar US Blueberry Festival](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-blueberry-festival)
- [Behr Come Sail Away](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-come-sail-away)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Daisy](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-daisy-2062-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Electric Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-electric-blue-2061-40)
- [Sherwin Williams Sporty Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/sporty-blue-sw-6522)
- [Behr Yacht Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-yacht-blue)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Sydney Harbour](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sydney-harbour)
- [Behr Brittany Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-brittany-blue)
- [Behr Hawaiian Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hawaiian-sky)
- [Behr Chilly Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chilly-blue)
- [Behr Partly Cloudy](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-partly-cloudy)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Sojourn Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sojourn-blue)
- [Behr Shasta Lake](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-shasta-lake)
- [Behr Express Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-express-blue)
- [Behr Hemisphere](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hemisphere)
- [Behr Superior Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-superior-blue)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Autumn Ashes](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-autumn-ashes)
- [Behr Piano Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-piano-brown)
- [Behr Tribeca](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-tribeca)
- [Behr Oak Creek](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-oak-creek)
- [Behr Chicago Fog](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chicago-fog)
- [Behr White City](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-white-city)
- [Behr Underground](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-underground)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.