Ref. #535765 · MQ5-6
Ball Gown
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ball Gown Technical Profile
What color is Ball Gown? It's a dark warm gray with the hex code #535765. Colors similar to Ball Gown include Hirshfield's Blackwater, Vista Paint Blackwater, Sherwin-Williams Mineral Gray. Ball Gown has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 10, Ball Gown creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Ball Gown 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.
Colors Similar to Ball Gown
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Ball Gown from other brands?
The closest matches are Blackwater by Hirshfield's (#545663), Blackwater by Vista Paint (#535561), Mineral Gray by Sherwin-Williams (#515763). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Ball Gown?
Ball Gown has an LRV of 9.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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.