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Ref. #B2A8B4 · MQ5-36

Audition

43%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Audition Technical Profile

What color is Audition? It's a medium warm gray with the hex code #B2A8B4. Colors similar to Audition include MPC Wilted Lilac, Vista Paint Velvet Dawn, Valspar Livid Violet. Audition has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 43 gives Audition depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Audition 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.

HEX Code#B2A8B4
RGB178, 168, 180
LRV43.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors Similar to Audition

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Wilted Lilac

MPC

Very similar

Velvet Dawn

Vista Paint

Very similar

Livid Violet

Valspar

Very similar

Heather Hill

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Dusk to Dawn

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Obi Lilac

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Ash Grove

PPG

Very similar

Disco Ball

Kilz

Very similar
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Audition

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Audition

#B2A8B4

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD85A0

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Audition

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Pebble Creek

Complement

Slate Stone

Audition Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Frost 1857

Accent

Spiced Plum

Pop

Cherry Fizz

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Frost

Accent

Plum Shade

Pop

Chameleon

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Frost

Accent

Coconut Grove

Pop

Solitary Tree

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Audition.

Classy

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#ABA9AC

Exclusive Violet

Behr · HDC-SP14-12

#B8ACBD

Sonic Silver

Behr · HDC-MD-26

#B8B7B4

City Of Bridges

Behr · BXC-16

#AFB9B0

Nightingale Gray

Behr · N200-3

#B7B8AD

Lavender Suede

Behr · HDC-NT-19

#B5A5A2

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Steely Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 7664

#90979B

Ares Shadow

Hirshfield's · 207

#62584C

Fallen Rock

Dunn-Edwards · DE6389

#8E8583

Violet Shadow

Dunn-Edwards · DEA192

#4D4860

Charcoal Linen

Benjamin Moore · 2133-40

#7D8085

Rock of Ages

Vista Paint · K-921

#6F6A5D

Audition — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Audition have?
Audition by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Audition from other brands?
The closest matches are Wilted Lilac by MPC (#B1A3AF), Velvet Dawn by Vista Paint (#BBAEBA), Livid Violet by Valspar (#B8B0BC). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Audition?
Audition has an LRV of 43.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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