Behr Blue Chalk M500-3
| Code: | M500-3 |
| Name: | Blue Chalk |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Blue Chalk?
Behr Blue Chalk (M500-3) is a serene and sophisticated hue that brings a subtle touch of tranquility to any space. This soft blue shade beautifully pairs with crisp whites for a clean and classic look, or with warm neutrals like beige or greige for a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Add a pop of contrast with accents in Behr Painter's White (PPU18-08) or Behr Graphite (N500-6) to create a modern and stylish feel. Whether used as a wall color or in furnishings and decor, Blue Chalk adds a timeless elegance to any room while effortlessly blending with a variety of color palettes.
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What are Behr Blue Chalk undertones?
Blue Chalk has a clear blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#95BCD2
RGB code:
149, 188, 210
Is Behr Blue Chalk M500-3 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 202° on the HSL hue wheel, this Blue falls clearly in the cool range.
M500-3 Blue Chalk HSL code: 202, 40%, 70%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Blue Chalk
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Blue Chalk:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
M500-3
Blue Chalk
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Blue Chalk with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 22, such as Behr Autumn Ashes and Piano Brown.
LRV of Blue Chalk
Blue Chalk has an LRV of 45.05% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 45.05%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #95bcd2 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 149, 188, 210 | |
| RGB Percent | 58.43%, 73.73%, 82.35% | |
| HSV | Hue: 202° Saturation: 29.05% Value: 82.35% | |
| HSL | hsl(202, 40, 70) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 29.05 Magenta: 10.48 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 17.65 | |
| YIQ | Y: 178.847 I: -30.31 Q: -1.404 | |
| XYZ | X: 42.006 Y: 47.007 Z: 67.815 | |
| CIE Lab | L:74.194 a:-7.913 b:-15.292 | |
| CIE Luv | L:74.194 u:-20.329 v:-22.442 | |
| Decimal | 9813202 | |
| Hunter Lab | 68.562, -10.621, -10.651 | |
Behr M500-3 Blue Chalk
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Color equivalents
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Northern Air
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SW 9063
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773
Athenian Blue
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Respite
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800
Palatial Skies
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S480-3
Sydney Harbour
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Marlboro Blue
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837
Sheer Romance
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