Ball Gown MQ5-6 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #535765, estimated LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blackwater from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #535765 · MQ5-6
Ball Gown
10%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Ball Gown Technical Profile
HEX Code#535765
RGB83, 87, 101
Estimated LRV9.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Ball Gown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ball Gown
#535765
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6B5E8D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ball Gown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ball Gown 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
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Ball Gown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ball Gown have?
Ball Gown by Behr has a neutral 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 Ball Gown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ball Gown are Blackwater by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Blackwater by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Mineral Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ball Gown'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 Ball Gown?
Ball Gown has a estimated lightness value of 9.6, 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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