Museum MQ2-44 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #685A52, LRV 11 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mudslide from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #685A52 · MQ2-44
Museum
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Museum in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Museum in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrMuseum
Nearly identical
ValsparMudslide
Mudslide
Valspar
Nearly identical
Deeply Brown
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Three Bears
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Middlebury Brown
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Rawhide
Vista Paint
Very similar
Ground Coffee
PPG
Very similar
Rawhide
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Manor House
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Chocolate Torte
Kilz
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Museum
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Museum
#685A52
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8E885F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Museum
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Museum 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 Museum.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Museum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Museum have?
Museum by Behr has a neutral 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 Museum in your own space before committing.
What colors match Museum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Museum are Mudslide by Valspar (a near-identical match), Frontier Road by Valspar (a near-identical match), Deeply Brown by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Museum'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 Museum?
Museum has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Museum's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.