Ball Gown MQ5-6 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #535765, 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.
Ref. #535765 · MQ5-6
Ball Gown
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Ball Gown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ball Gown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBall Gown
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sBlackwater
Blackwater
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Blackwater
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mineral Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sophisticated Navy
PPG
Nearly identical
Coal Tipple
Valspar
Very similar
Evening Dove
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Black Pearl
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
India Ink
Kilz
Very similar
Smoky Purple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Stiffkey Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Graphite Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ball Gown
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Ball Gown.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ball Gown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ball Gown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ball Gown are Blackwater by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Blackwater by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Mineral Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ball Gown's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.