Award Night MQ5-15 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #556181, LRV 12 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Alpine Forget-Me-Not from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #556181 · MQ5-15
Award Night
12%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Award Night Technical Profile
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Award Night in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Award Night in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrAward Night
Nearly identical
ValsparAlpine Forget-Me-Not
Alpine Forget-Me-Not
Valspar
Nearly identical
Blueberry Hill
PPG
Nearly identical
Purpling
Kilz
Very similar
Blue Review
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Lil' Sea Urchin
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Fancy Pants
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Flirty Fran
Vista Paint
Very similar
Luxe Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pigeon Blue
RAL
Very similar
Fresh Take
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Wine Dark
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Award Night
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Award Night
#556181
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#776C9D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Award Night
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Award Night 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
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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Award Night — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Award Night have?
Award Night by Behr has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Award Night in your own space before committing.
What colors match Award Night from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Award Night are Alpine Forget-Me-Not by Valspar (a near-identical match), Celestial Mystery by Valspar (a near-identical match), Blueberry Hill by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Award Night'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 Award Night?
Award Night has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Award Night's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.