Audition MQ5-36 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B2A8B4, estimated LRV 43 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Velvet Dawn from Vista Paint (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #B2A8B4 · MQ5-36
Audition
43%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Audition Technical Profile
HEX Code#B2A8B4
RGB178, 168, 180
Estimated LRV43.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Audition
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Audition
#B2A8B4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85A0
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Audition Room Palettes
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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
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Audition — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Audition have?
Audition by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Audition from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Audition are Velvet Dawn by Vista Paint (a very close match), Livid Violet by Valspar (a very close match), Heather Hill by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Audition'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 Audition?
Audition has a estimated lightness value of 43.0, 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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