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Ref. #609896 · MQ6-6

Semi-precious

27%LRV Value
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Semi-precious MQ6-6 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #609896, LRV 27 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pastel Blue from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Semi-precious Technical Profile

HEX Code#609896
RGB96, 152, 150
LRV27.1
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr

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Semi-precious in Every Brand

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

BehrSemi-precious
Nearly identical
RALPastel Blue

Pastel Blue

RAL

Nearly identical

Cold North

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Azure Water

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Cloudburst

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Gulf Coast Green

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Cold North

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Dreamy Teal

Valspar

Very similar

Niagara Reef Jade

PPG

Very similar

Tranquil Seashore

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

French Blue

Kilz

Very similar

Lobster

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Semi-precious

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Semi-precious

#609896

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8097AB

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Semi-precious

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Cloudburst

Complement

Abra Cadabra

Semi-precious Room Palettes

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

Walls

Pacific Mist

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Shire Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Red Gerbera

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Mexican Chile

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Semi-precious.

Vintage Teal

Behr · MQ6-33

#619498

Semi-Precious

Behr · MQ6-06

#659B97

Norwegian Blue

Behr · N470-5

#69969A

Cabana Blue

Behr · HDC-AC-23A

#5B909A

Bali Bliss

Behr · PPU13-5

#5E9EA0

Tasmanian Sea

Behr · S440-5

#58A091

More blue colors from other brands

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

Mystical Purple

Kilz · RH260

#796A9D

Bluebird Feather

Sherwin-Williams · 9062

#6F9DB3

Clear Skies

Benjamin Moore · 2054-70

#D3EBED

Twilight Blue

PPG · 50BB 46/110

#ACB2C8

Harbor Fog

Benjamin Moore · 2062-70

#D4E8EE

Playful Pool

Valspar · 5005-7C

#8AC9CF

Semi-precious — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Semi-precious have?
Semi-precious by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Semi-precious in your own space before committing.
What colors match Semi-precious from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Semi-precious are Pastel Blue by RAL (a near-identical match), Cold North by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Azure Water by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Semi-precious'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 Semi-precious?
Semi-precious has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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