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Ref. #C2BFCC · MQ5-40

Satire

53%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
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Satire MQ5-40 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C2BFCC, LRV 53 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silverberry from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Satire Technical Profile

HEX Code#C2BFCC
RGB194, 191, 204
LRV53.1
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Color Familygray
BrandBehr

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Satire in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Satire in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrSatire
Nearly identical
PPGSilverberry

Silverberry

PPG

Nearly identical

Magellic Purple

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

North Cascades

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Fragrant Lilac

Valspar

Nearly identical

Grape Mist

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Savoy

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Orchid Fragrance

Vista Paint

Very similar

Boysenberry Cream

Kilz

Very similar

Winter Dusk

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Calluna

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Air .07

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Agate Grey

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Satire

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Satire

#C2BFCC

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A285AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Satire

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Satire

Complement

Wheat Bread

Satire Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Prussian Plum

Pop

Rosily

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Luscious Purple

Pop

Syrup

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Tree Swing

Pop

Intoxication

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Satire.

Dreamscape Gray

Behr · T15-6

#C6C5C5

Polished Rock

Behr · PPF-26

#BCC3C2

Traditional Gray

Behr · PPF-29

#C7C7C1

Aster

Behr · PPU16-9

#BEB7C0

Silver Setting

Behr · PWL-89

#CACEC7

Paving Stones

Behr · PPF-16

#CBCCC4

More gray colors from other brands

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

Softened Green

Sherwin-Williams · 6177

#BBBCA7

Just Barely

Dutch Boy · 402-3DB

#B4A39E

Shade‐Grown

Sherwin-Williams · 6188

#4E5147

Mohawk Valley

Vista Paint · 8750

#705F57

Frappé

Valspar · 6003-1B

#BFBAAF

All About Olive

PPG · 1126-7

#676C58

Satire — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Satire have?
Satire by Behr has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Satire in your own space before committing.
What colors match Satire from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Satire are Silverberry by PPG (a near-identical match), Magellic Purple by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), North Cascades by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Satire'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 Satire?
Satire has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 53.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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