Rush Hour MQ5-25 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #526873, LRV 13 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Waterloo from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #526873 · MQ5-25
Rush Hour
13%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Rush Hour Technical Profile
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Rush Hour in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rush Hour in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrRush Hour
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsWaterloo
Waterloo
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Silent Night
PPG
Nearly identical
Grayed Navy
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Spellbound
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Morro Bay
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Prussian Cadet
Valspar
Very similar
Deep Lagoon
Vista Paint
Very similar
Deep Lagoon
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Iron Medallion
Kilz
Very similar
Inchyra Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pearl Gentian Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rush Hour
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rush Hour
#526873
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#636B95
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rush Hour
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rush Hour 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
Similar Behr Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rush Hour — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rush Hour have?
Rush Hour by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Rush Hour in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rush Hour from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rush Hour are Waterloo by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Silent Night by PPG (a near-identical match), Grayed Navy by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rush Hour'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 Rush Hour?
Rush Hour has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Rush Hour's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.