Museum MQ2-44 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #685A52, estimated LRV 11 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mudslide from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #685A52 · MQ2-44
Museum
11%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Museum Technical Profile
HEX Code#685A52
RGB104, 90, 82
Estimated LRV10.9
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 Familygray
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Museum
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Mudslide
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#6A5A4F
Close digital match
Deeply Brown
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#66564C
Close digital match
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#695C51
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#6A5A4E
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#665D57
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#715F58
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Colors That Work With Museum
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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
Digital 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
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Museum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Museum have?
Museum by Behr has a neutral 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 Museum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Museum are Mudslide by Valspar (a close digital match), Frontier Road by Valspar (a close digital match), Deeply Brown by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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