Ref. #83899A · MQ5-12
Applause Please
25%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Applause Please Technical Profile
What color is Applause Please? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #83899A. Colors similar to Applause Please include Benjamin Moore Irises, PPG Prophetic Sea, Valspar Window Screen. Applause Please has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 25 gives Applause Please depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Applause Please pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Applause Please
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Applause Please from other brands?
The closest matches are Irises by Benjamin Moore (#858A9B), Prophetic Sea by PPG (#818B9C), Window Screen by Valspar (#7C8697). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Applause Please?
Applause Please has an LRV of 25.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.