Little Theater MQ5-07 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #73778F, estimated LRV 19 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Authentic from Dutch Boy (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #73778F · MQ5-07
Little Theater
19%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Little Theater Technical Profile
HEX Code#73778F
RGB115, 119, 143
Estimated LRV18.8
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Little Theater
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Little Theater
#73778F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9385AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Little Theater
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Little Theater Room Palettes
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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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Little Theater — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Little Theater have?
Little Theater by Behr has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the gray 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 Little Theater from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Little Theater are Authentic by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Soulful Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Your Shadow by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Little Theater'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 Little Theater?
Little Theater has a estimated lightness value of 18.8, 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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