Classy MQ5-04 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AEACAD, estimated LRV 42 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tin Man from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #AEACAD · MQ5-04
Classy
42%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Classy Technical Profile
HEX Code#AEACAD
RGB174, 172, 173
Estimated LRV41.5
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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Tin Man
Vista Paint
#AEACAC
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Tin Man
Hirshfield's
#AFADAD
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Industrial Age
Dunn-Edwards
#AEADAD
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Stormy Monday
Benjamin Moore
#AFACAB
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Soft Steel
Kilz
#ACACAC
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Mystical Shade
Sherwin-Williams
#AEA9AA
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Wright Soft Grey
PPG
#ACADAD
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Valspar
#B8B4B4
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RAL
#A5A5A5
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Colors That Work With Classy
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Classy
#AEACAD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8585
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Classy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Classy 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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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Classy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Classy have?
Classy 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 Classy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Classy are Tin Man by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Tin Man by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Industrial Age by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Classy'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 Classy?
Classy has a estimated lightness value of 41.5, 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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Why Classy's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.