Lead Cast MQ5-52 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #6A7F9C, 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.
Ref. #6A7F9C · MQ5-52
Lead Cast
21%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Lead Cast Technical Profile
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Lead Cast in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lead Cast in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrLead Cast
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSearching Blue
Searching Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Lustrous Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bay View
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Prairie Kitchen Blue
PPG
Very similar
North Beach Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Yin Yang
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Indigo Dreams
Valspar
Very similar
Madonna Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Madonna Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pigeon Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lead Cast
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Lead Cast.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Lead Cast in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lead Cast from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lead Cast are Searching Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Lustrous Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Bay View by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lead Cast's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.