Behr Mystery MQ5-51

Color code:MQ5-51
Color name:Mystery
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Mystery?

Behr MQ5-51 Mystery is a rich and sophisticated deep purple hue that adds a sense of elegance and drama to any space. This color pairs beautifully with warm neutrals like Behr 330F-4 Windsurf and cool tones such as Behr N460-2 Planetary Silver to create a balanced and harmonious color palette. Combine Mystery with accents in Behr S490-4 Billiard Green or Behr BXC-16 Coastal Jetty for a pop of contrast. Whether used as a statement wall color or throughout the room, Mystery adds a touch of luxury and depth to your interior design.

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View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

What are Behr Mystery undertones?

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 Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate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

#849BB3

RGB code:

132, 155, 179

Is Behr Mystery MQ5-51 cool or warm?

warm colors
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cool colors

With a hue of 211° this Blue refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ5-51 Mystery HSL code: 211, 24%, 61%

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 Blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool Blue 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 Mystery:

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

Mystery MQ5-51 vs Bluesy Note SW 9064

Behr Mystery MQ5-51 vs Sherwin Williams Bluesy Note SW 9064Open Mystery MQ5-51
LRV: 31.06%
Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 30.72%
Medium color
Temperature: cold

Mystery MQ5-51 vs Washed Denim M530-4

Behr Mystery MQ5-51 vs Behr Washed Denim M530-4Open Mystery MQ5-51
LRV: 31.06%
Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 31.75%
Medium color
Temperature: cold