Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Upscale |
| SKU | MQ5-13 |
| Hex | #A5AABF |
| RGB | 165, 170, 191 |
| HSL | 228°, 17%, 70% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Behr Upscale
Upscale 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 blue 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.
Upscale is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
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 blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Upscale 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 #A5AABF in HSL space. Pair Upscale 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 Upscale Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Upscale 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 MQ5-13 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Upscale
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Upscale. The nearest is Modern Lavender (SW 9688) at ΔE 4.93 — 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 Modern Lavender swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Upscale
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Upscale is Central Mauve (1412) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Central Mauve swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Upscale
Valspar's nearest match is Bonnie Blue (8003-47C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Upscale without repainting risk. See the full Bonnie Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Upscale
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Upscale is Lilac Time (PPG1168-4). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Lilac Time and you'll get the same color. See the full Lilac Time swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Upscale
Glidden's nearest match is Lilac Time (30RB 59/088), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 59 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Upscale without repainting risk. See the full Lilac Time swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Upscale
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Upscale. The nearest is Butterfly Bush (1282) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Butterfly Bush swatch →