Little Theater MQ5-7 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #6F758F, LRV 18 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is French Violet from Benjamin Moore (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6F758F · MQ5-7
Little Theater
18%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
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Little Theater in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Little Theater in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrLittle Theater
Very similar
Benjamin MooreFrench Violet
French Violet
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Puttin' on the Ritz
Valspar
Very similar
Charismatic
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Soulful Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Great Grape
PPG
Very similar
Your Shadow
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Premiere Purple
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pigeon Blue
RAL
Very similar
Magical Twilight
Kilz
Visible difference
Overlook
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Wine Dark
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Little Theater
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Little Theater
#6F758F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9184AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Little Theater
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Little Theater 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 Little Theater.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Little Theater in your own space before committing.
What colors match Little Theater from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Little Theater are French Violet by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Puttin' on the Ritz by Valspar (a very close match), Charismatic by Dutch Boy (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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.1, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Little Theater's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.