Applause Please MQ5-12 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #83899A, LRV 25 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Irises from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #83899A · MQ5-12
Applause Please
25%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Applause Please in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Applause Please in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrApplause Please
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreIrises
Irises
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Deep Wisteria
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dark Winter Sky Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Window Screen
Valspar
Very similar
Pale Orchid
Vista Paint
Very similar
Dusty Heather
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Magical Twilight
Kilz
Very similar
Slate Tint
Hirshfield's
Very similar
London Fog
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Telegrey 2
RAL
Visible difference
Wool .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Selvedge
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Applause Please
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Applause Please
#83899A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8E85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Applause Please
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Applause Please Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Applause Please.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Applause Please — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Applause Please have?
Applause Please by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Applause Please in your own space before committing.
What colors match Applause Please from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Applause Please are Irises by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Deep Wisteria by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Dark Winter Sky Blue by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Applause Please's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Applause Please?
Applause Please has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Applause Please's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.