Era MQ3-56 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D5E1E5, LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wavecrest from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D5E1E5 · MQ3-56
Era
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Era Technical Profile
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Era in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Era in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrEra
Nearly identical
PPGWavecrest
Wavecrest
PPG
Nearly identical
Air .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Silent Ripple
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Nuance
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Constellation
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Frayed Denim
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dreamstress
Valspar
Nearly identical
Phantom Lake
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Smoke and Mirrors
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Clean Air
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Era
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Era
#D5E1E5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858FAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Era
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Era 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 Era.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Era — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Era have?
Era 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 Era in your own space before committing.
What colors match Era from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Era are Wavecrest by PPG (a near-identical match), Glassine by PPG (a near-identical match), Air .06 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Era'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 Era?
Era has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Era's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.