Ovation MQ5-59 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9BAFB6, estimated LRV 43 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Slate Blue from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #9BAFB6 · MQ5-59
Ovation
43%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Ovation Technical Profile
HEX Code#9BAFB6
RGB155, 175, 182
Estimated LRV43.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Ovation
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ovation
#9BAFB6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858EAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ovation
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ovation 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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Ovation — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ovation have?
Ovation by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Ovation from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ovation are Slate Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Early Morning by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Meditative by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ovation'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 Ovation?
Ovation has a estimated lightness value of 43.0, 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 Ovation's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.