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.
Ref. #C2BFCC · MQ5-40
Satire
53%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Satire Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Satire 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 Satire.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Satire's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.