Ref. #526873 · MQ5-25
Rush Hour
13%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Rush Hour Technical Profile
What color is Rush Hour? It's a deep cool neutral with the hex code #526873. Colors similar to Rush Hour include Sherwin-Williams Waterloo, PPG Silent Night, Benjamin Moore Spellbound. Rush Hour has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 13, Rush Hour creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Rush Hour pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Rush Hour
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Other Behr colors close to Rush Hour.
More neutral colors from other brands
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 belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Rush Hour from other brands?
The closest matches are Waterloo by Sherwin-Williams (#536872), Silent Night by PPG (#526771), Spellbound by Benjamin Moore (#4F6570). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Rush Hour?
Rush Hour has an LRV of 12.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.