Lead Cast MQ5-52 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #6A7F9C, estimated LRV 21 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Searching Blue from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #6A7F9C · MQ5-52
Lead Cast
21%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Lead Cast Technical Profile
HEX Code#6A7F9C
RGB106, 127, 156
Estimated LRV20.6
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Searching Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#6C7F9A
Close digital match
Lustrous Blue
Dutch Boy
#6C7F9A
Close digital match
Bay View
Dunn-Edwards
#6A819E
Close digital match
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PPG
#718099
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#70839A
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Benjamin Moore
#6B83A9
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#607895
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#5F7799
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#5D7698
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#606E8C
Visible digital difference
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#6A90B4
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Colors That Work With Lead Cast
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lead Cast
#6A7F9C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8885AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lead Cast
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lead Cast 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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Lead Cast — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lead Cast have?
Lead Cast 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 Lead Cast from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lead Cast are Searching Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Lustrous Blue by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Bay View by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Lead Cast'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 Lead Cast?
Lead Cast has a estimated lightness value of 20.6, 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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Why Lead Cast's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.