Debutante Ball MQ5-46 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #6A8ABA, estimated LRV 25 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mountain Lake from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #6A8ABA · MQ5-46
Debutante Ball
25%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Debutante Ball Technical Profile
HEX Code#6A8ABA
RGB106, 138, 186
Estimated LRV24.8
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 Familyblue
BrandBehr
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#6689B8
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Colors That Work With Debutante Ball
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Debutante Ball
#6A8ABA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8783AF
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Debutante Ball
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Debutante Ball Room Palettes
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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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Debutante Ball — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Debutante Ball have?
Debutante Ball by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue 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 Debutante Ball from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Debutante Ball are Mountain Lake by Valspar (a close digital match), Blue Lapis by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Kimono by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Debutante Ball'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 Debutante Ball?
Debutante Ball has a estimated lightness value of 24.8, 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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