Rule Breaker MQ1-01 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #774E55, estimated LRV 10 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Madder from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #774E55 · MQ1-01
Rule Breaker
10%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Rule Breaker Technical Profile
HEX Code#774E55
RGB119, 78, 85
Estimated LRV10.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyred
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Rule Breaker
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rule Breaker
#774E55
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#957463
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rule Breaker
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rule Breaker 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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Rule Breaker — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rule Breaker have?
Rule Breaker by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the red 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 Rule Breaker from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rule Breaker are Madder by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Stoic by Valspar (a close digital match), Evolution by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Rule Breaker'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 Rule Breaker?
Rule Breaker has a estimated lightness value of 10.0, 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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