Object Of Desire MQ1-36 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B5A5A6, estimated LRV 40 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Intuitive from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #B5A5A6 · MQ1-36
Object Of Desire
40%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Object Of Desire Technical Profile
HEX Code#B5A5A6
RGB181, 165, 166
Estimated LRV39.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Object Of Desire
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Object Of Desire
#B5A5A6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9685
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Object Of Desire
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Object Of Desire 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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Object Of Desire — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Object Of Desire have?
Object Of Desire 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 Object Of Desire from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Object Of Desire are Intuitive by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Mauve Desert by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Flexible Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Object Of Desire'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 Object Of Desire?
Object Of Desire has a estimated lightness value of 39.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Object Of Desire's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.