Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Audition |
| SKU | MQ5-36 |
| Hex | #B2A8B4 |
| RGB | 178, 168, 180 |
| HSL | 290°, 7%, 68% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Behr Audition
Audition sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its violet undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Audition is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches by brand
11 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Audition within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B2A8B4 in HSL space. Pair Audition with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Audition Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Audition from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr MQ5-36 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Audition
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Audition is Beguiling Mauve (SW 6269) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beguiling Mauve swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Audition
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Audition is Dusk to Dawn (1446) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusk to Dawn swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Audition
Valspar's nearest match is Midsummer Twilight (4001-3C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42.5 vs 41) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Audition without repainting risk. See the full Midsummer Twilight swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Audition
At Glidden, the closest color to Audition is Soft Dusty Violet (10RB 42/072) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Soft Dusty Violet swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Audition
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Audition is Voila! (245-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Voila! swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Audition
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Audition is One Fine Day (HGSW 3405) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full One Fine Day swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Audition
Rodda has no exact twin of Audition. The nearest is Wild and Free (R104) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wild and Free swatch →