Behr Silent Film MQ5-30

Color code:MQ5-30
Color name:Silent Film
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Silent Film?

Behr Silent Film (MQ5-30) is a sophisticated and versatile shade that adds an elegant touch to any space. This deep, muted gray with subtle undertones pairs beautifully with both warm and cool tones, making it a popular choice for interior designers. Silent Film complements colors such as Behr Swiss Coffee (10), a soft off-white, and Behr Black Evergreen (MQ6-32), a rich and deep green. Whether used as a main color or an accent, Silent Film creates a modern and timeless look that works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and offices. Elevate your decor with Behr Silent Film for a chic and stylish space.

What are Behr Silent Film undertones?

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 Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate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

#9FA5A5

RGB code:

159, 165, 165

Is Behr Silent Film MQ5-30 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 180° this Grey refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ5-30 Silent Film HSL code: 180, 3%, 64%

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 Silent Film:

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

Silent Film MQ5-30 vs Chain Reaction PPU25-16

Behr Silent Film MQ5-30 vs Behr Chain Reaction PPU25-16Open Silent Film MQ5-30
LRV: 36.87%
Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 37.84%
Medium color
Temperature: cold

Silent Film MQ5-30 vs Chance Of Rain PPU26-19

Behr Silent Film MQ5-30 vs Behr Chance Of Rain PPU26-19Open Silent Film MQ5-30
LRV: 36.87%
Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 37.53%
Medium color
Temperature: cold