Object Of Desire by Behr paint color
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Ref. #B5A5A6 · MQ1-36

Object Of Desire

40%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Object Of Desire Technical Profile

What color is Object Of Desire? It's a medium warm gray with the hex code #B5A5A6. Colors similar to Object Of Desire include Sherwin-Williams Intuitive, Benjamin Moore Mauve Desert, Sherwin-Williams Flexible Gray. Object Of Desire has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 40 gives Object Of Desire depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Object Of Desire pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.

HEX Code#B5A5A6
RGB181, 165, 166
LRV39.5
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors Similar to Object Of Desire

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Intuitive

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Mauve Desert

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Twilight Mauve

Valspar

Very similar

Hazelnut

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Toasted Rose

Vista Paint

Very similar

Coffee Custard

PPG

Very similar

Simply Taupe

Kilz

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Misty Heather Met.

MPC

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Object Of Desire

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Object Of Desire

#B5A5A6

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD9685

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Mauve Desert

Complement

Special Delivery

Object Of Desire Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Popped Corn

Accent

Aging Barrel

Pop

Before Winter

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Frost

Accent

Brazil Nut

Pop

French Parsley

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Frost

Accent

Hilltop

Pop

North Wind

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Object Of Desire.

Lavender Suede

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#B5A5A2

Violet Vista

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#B19FA1

Rugged Tan

Behr · N190-4

#B3A799

Audition

Behr · MQ5-36

#B2A8B4

Desert Sandstorm

Behr · BXC-43

#B5B09B

Versailles Rose

Behr · MQ1-45

#C2ACAB

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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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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 belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Object Of Desire from other brands?
The closest matches are Intuitive by Sherwin-Williams (#B3A3A5), Mauve Desert by Benjamin Moore (#B2A3A5), Flexible Gray by Sherwin-Williams (#B1A3A1). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Object Of Desire?
Object Of Desire has an LRV of 39.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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