Behr Gotham Gray MQ5-29

Color code:MQ5-29
Color name:Gotham Gray
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Gotham Gray?

Behr Gotham Gray MQ5-29 exudes sophistication and elegance with its rich and moody hue. This deep shade is perfect for creating a cozy and intimate atmosphere in the bedroom, where it can promote relaxation and tranquility. In the living room, Behr MQ5-29 adds a touch of drama and modernity, making it an ideal choice for those looking to make a bold statement with their decor. Whether used on an accent wall or a whole room, this versatile color can effortlessly blend with both traditional and contemporary styles, bringing depth and character to any space. Let the timeless allure of Behr Gotham Gray elevate your interiors to new levels of chic sophistication.

What are Behr Gotham Gray undertones?

Blue is Behr Gotham 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 Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate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:

#8A9192

RGB code:

138, 145, 146

Is Behr Gotham Gray MQ5-29 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 188° this Grey refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ5-29 Gotham Gray HSL code: 188, 4%, 56%

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 Gotham 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

Gotham Gray MQ5-29 vs Cool Ashes N520-4

Behr Gotham Gray MQ5-29 vs Behr Cool Ashes N520-4Open Gotham Gray MQ5-29
LRV: 27.66%
Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 28.88%
Medium color
Temperature: warm

Gotham Gray MQ5-29 vs Dark Storm Cloud 740F-4

Behr Gotham Gray MQ5-29 vs Behr Dark Storm Cloud 740F-4Open Gotham Gray MQ5-29
LRV: 27.66%
Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 26.4%
Medium color
Temperature: cold