# Behr Expressionism

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

Behr Expressionism MQ5-49 is a deep, muted blue with a clear cool cast and enough grayness to keep it from reading overly bright. Its blue-purple lean becomes more noticeable in crisp daylight, while warmer evening light can make it appear darker and more inky. Use Expressionism on a study wall, bedroom, or dining room for grounded color without the near-black effect of a traditional navy. It also has enough depth for painted cabinetry or a front door, especially alongside soft white trim, pale greige walls, warm oak, and brushed brass hardware. For contrast, pair this shade with clay-toned accents, dusty blush textiles, or light natural stone.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Expressionism
- **Color code:** MQ5-49
- **HEX:** #39497b
- **RGB:** 57, 73, 123
- **LRV:** 7.21%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 225° Saturation: 53.66% Value: 48.24%
- **HSL:** hsl(225, 37, 35)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 53.66 Magenta: 40.65 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 51.76
- **YIQ:** Y: 73.916 I: -25.602 Q: 12.175
- **XYZ:** X: 7.644 Y: 7.064 Z: 19.694
- **CIE Lab:** L:31.953 a:9.125 b:-30.429
- **CIE Luv:** L:31.953 u:-8.638 v:-41.609
- **Decimal:** 3754363
- **Hunter Lab:** 26.579, 4.82, -25.327

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Tanzanite](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-tanzanite)
- [Sherwin Williams Morning Glory](https://plan-home.com/color/morning-glory-sw-6971)
- [Behr Boudoir Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-boudoir-blue)
- [Benjamin Moore Basic Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-basic-blue-cc-968)
- [Benjamin Moore Starry Night Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-starry-night-blue-2067-20)
- [Sherwin Williams Dignified](https://plan-home.com/color/dignified-sw-6538)
- [Valspar US Jazzy Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-jazzy-blue)
- [Benjamin Moore Delphinium](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-delphinium-cc-872)
- [Valspar US Deep Ocean Floor](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-deep-ocean-floor)
- [Sherwin Williams Valiant Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/valiant-violet-sw-6818)
- [Valspar US Merlin's Robes](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-merlins-robes)
- [Benjamin Moore Blueberry Hill](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blueberry-hill-812)
- [Benjamin Moore Southern Belle](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-southern-belle-819)
- [Benjamin Moore Wizard](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-wizard-cc-966)
- [Behr Mozart](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mozart)
- [Valspar US Enchanted Navy](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-enchanted-navy)
- [Valspar US Sapphire Earrings](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-sapphire-earrings)
- [Valspar US Demon Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-demon-blue)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Canyon Iris](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-canyon-iris)
- [Behr Boudoir Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-boudoir-blue)
- [Behr Tanzanite](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-tanzanite)
- [Behr Wild Pansy](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-wild-pansy)
- [Behr New Age Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-new-age-blue)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Ottertail](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ottertail)
- [Behr Rustic Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-rustic-taupe)
- [Behr Potting Soil](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-potting-soil)
- [Behr Mocha Accent](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mocha-accent)
- [Behr Greywood](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-greywood)
- [Behr Aged Olive](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-aged-olive)
- [Behr Dusty Olive](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dusty-olive)

## 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.