What color is Behr Distant Star? It is a soothing, mid-tone blue-gray. Inspired by the night sky, this cosmic and calming hue acts as an all-encompassing neutral that brings a serene, airy feel to bedrooms, bathrooms, and relaxing living spaces.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | MQ5-31 |
| HEX Code | #bac1c3 |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 53 |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Primary Undertone | Gray |
| Hidden Undertones | Blue |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | South, East |
| Best For | Bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices, relaxing living spaces |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: A pale silver-blue hue applied to bedroom walls, paired with birch hardwood and crisp white percale bedding.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Cool morning northern light
- Trim Color:Behr Bit of Sugar
- Textiles:Crisp white percale and navy throw
- Wood Tones:Birch
- Metal Finish:Brushed nickel
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Material study: A cool grey-blue shade tested against Carrara marble hex mosaics and polished chrome vanity hardware.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright frosty daylight
- Trim Color:Behr Bit of Sugar
- Tile:Carrara marble hex mosaic
- Hardware:Chrome
- Vanity:White painted wood
- Accent:Glass apothecary jars
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Concept board: A light icy blue backdrop for a modern workspace, featuring a white washed oak desk and aluminum accents.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Clear diffused window light
- Accent Color:Behr NYPD
- Desk Material:White washed oak
- Chair:Ergonomic mesh and aluminum
- Styling:Architectural desk lamp
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Color rendering: A tranquil silver-blue tone anchoring a relaxing living area alongside pale ash wood and a faded blue vintage rug.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft afternoon ambient light
- Trim Color:Behr Bit of Sugar
- Sofa:Light grey linen
- Rug:Faded blue overdyed vintage
- Wood Tones:Ash wood
- Plants:Fiddle leaf fig
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