Debutante Ball MQ5-46 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #6A8ABA, 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.
Ref. #6A8ABA · MQ5-46
Debutante Ball
25%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Debutante Ball Technical Profile
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Debutante Ball in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Debutante Ball in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrDebutante Ball
Nearly identical
ValsparMountain Lake
Mountain Lake
Valspar
Nearly identical
Blue Lapis
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Kimono
PPG
Very similar
Perfect Periwinkle
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Just Chill
Kilz
Very similar
Beautified Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Genteel Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Himalaya Sky
Vista Paint
Very similar
Himalaya Sky
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Debutante Ball
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Debutante Ball
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Debutante Ball 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 Debutante Ball.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Debutante Ball in your own space before committing.
What colors match Debutante Ball from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Debutante Ball are Mountain Lake by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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