Traditional Blue MQ5-57 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #1F6592, estimated LRV 12 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Starry Night from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #1F6592 · MQ5-57
Traditional Blue
12%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Traditional Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#1F6592
RGB31, 101, 146
Estimated LRV11.7
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
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 →
Starry Night
PPG
#286492
Close digital match
Blueberry
Benjamin Moore
#1B5F8A
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Valspar
#10659F
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#015F97
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#346696
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#005C94
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#1B5583
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Colors That Work With Traditional Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Traditional Blue
#1F6592
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#464F9E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Traditional Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Traditional Blue 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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Traditional Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Traditional Blue have?
Traditional Blue by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue 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 Traditional Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Traditional Blue are Starry Night by PPG (a close digital match), Blueberry by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Biro Blue by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Traditional Blue'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 Traditional Blue?
Traditional Blue has a estimated lightness value of 11.7, 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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Why Traditional Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.