Empire Blue MQ5-56 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #5A90B3, estimated LRV 25 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vanity from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #5A90B3 · MQ5-56
Empire Blue
25%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Empire Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#5A90B3
RGB90, 144, 179
Estimated LRV25.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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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Compare alternatives to Empire Blue
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vanity
PPG
#5692B2
Close digital match
Lazy Sunday
Benjamin Moore
#5F90B7
Close digital match
Blueberry Muffin
Dunn-Edwards
#5588AB
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Blueberry Festival
Valspar
#498BB8
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Bird’s Egg Blue
Vista Paint
#6198C0
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Superhero
Dutch Boy
#6997B3
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Blue Cruise
Sherwin-Williams
#6591A8
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Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
#6A90B4
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Heavenly Sky
Hirshfield's
#6B90B3
Similar digital color
Breakwaters
Kilz
#6086A2
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Light Blue
RAL
#3B83BD
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Colors That Work With Empire Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Empire Blue
#5A90B3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8287B0
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Empire Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Empire Blue 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 blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Empire Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Empire Blue have?
Empire Blue by Behr has a cool (blue) 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 Empire Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Empire Blue are Vanity by PPG (a close digital match), Lazy Sunday by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Cosmopolitan by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Empire Blue'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 Empire Blue?
Empire Blue has a estimated lightness value of 25.4, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Empire Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.