Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Masterpiece |
| SKU | MQ5-08 |
| Hex | #A1A2AB |
| RGB | 161, 162, 171 |
| HSL | 234°, 6%, 65% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Masterpiece
Masterpiece sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Masterpiece is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
14 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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Masterpiece 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 #A1A2AB in HSL space. Pair Masterpiece 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 Masterpiece Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Masterpiece 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 MQ5-08 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Masterpiece
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Masterpiece is Mysterious Mauve (SW 6262) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mysterious Mauve swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Masterpiece
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Masterpiece. The nearest is Pilgrim Haze (2132-50) at ΔE 4.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pilgrim Haze swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Masterpiece
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Masterpiece is Amethyst Haze (PPG13-23). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Amethyst Haze and you'll get the same color. See the full Amethyst Haze swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Masterpiece
The closest Glidden equivalent of Masterpiece is Amethyst Haze (PPG13-23). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). If Glidden is your counter, order Amethyst Haze and you'll get the same color. See the full Amethyst Haze swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Masterpiece
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Masterpiece. The nearest is Silvered Chain (435-4DB) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Silvered Chain swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Masterpiece
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Masterpiece is Dream in Purple (HGSW 3395) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dream in Purple swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Masterpiece
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Masterpiece. The nearest is Baby Seal (DE6361) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Baby Seal swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Masterpiece
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Masterpiece. The nearest is Metropolis Mood (0526) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Metropolis Mood swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Masterpiece
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Masterpiece is Baby Seal (0519) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baby Seal swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Masterpiece
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Masterpiece is Chain Reaction (C2-985) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chain Reaction swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Masterpiece
Clare has no exact twin of Masterpiece. The nearest is Set In Stone (PNT100-LT-15) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Set In Stone swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Masterpiece
At Kompozit, the closest color to Masterpiece is Baby Seal (0519) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baby Seal swatch →