Showstopper MQ5-34 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #7D5E7D, estimated LRV 14 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pensive Plum from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #7D5E7D · MQ5-34
Showstopper
14%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Showstopper Technical Profile
HEX Code#7D5E7D
RGB125, 94, 125
Estimated LRV13.8
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Pensive Plum
Valspar
#7A5B7A
Close digital match
Vigorous Violet
Sherwin-Williams
#7C5A7E
Close digital match
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#856080
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#876281
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Fire and Ice
Benjamin Moore
#775A80
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Colors That Work With Showstopper
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Showstopper
#7D5E7D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9F6F87
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Showstopper
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Showstopper 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
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Showstopper — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Showstopper have?
Showstopper by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Showstopper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Showstopper are Pensive Plum by Valspar (a close digital match), Vigorous Violet by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Orchid Orchestra by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Showstopper'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 Showstopper?
Showstopper has a estimated lightness value of 13.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Showstopper's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.