South Pacific MQ5-60 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #678596, estimated LRV 22 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Granite Falls from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #678596 · MQ5-60
South Pacific
22%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
South Pacific Technical Profile
HEX Code#678596
RGB103, 133, 150
Estimated LRV21.9
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With South Pacific
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
South Pacific
#678596
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8389AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for South Pacific
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
South Pacific Room Palettes
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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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South Pacific — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does South Pacific have?
South Pacific by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the neutral 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 South Pacific from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to South Pacific are Granite Falls by PPG (a close digital match), Seal Pup by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Alfresco by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting South Pacific'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 South Pacific?
South Pacific has a estimated lightness value of 21.9, 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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