# Behr Hemisphere

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hemisphere](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hemisphere)

Behr Hemisphere M500-4 is a medium blue with a gently muted, gray-cast finish that keeps it from reading overly bright. Its cool blue character is clear, though the softened saturation gives it a grounded look on larger walls. In daylight, this shade can appear cleaner and slightly breezier, while lower or warmer indoor light may bring out its quieter, grayer side. It suits bathrooms, bedrooms, and home offices, especially alongside crisp white trim, pale oak, weathered wood, or brushed nickel. Hemisphere also makes a considered choice for a painted cabinet or exterior door when paired with off-white siding or warm stone.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Hemisphere
- **Color code:** M500-4
- **HEX:** #5285a4
- **RGB:** 82, 133, 164
- **LRV:** 19.39%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 203° Saturation: 50.0% Value: 64.31%
- **HSL:** hsl(203, 33, 48)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 50.0 Magenta: 18.9 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 35.69
- **YIQ:** Y: 121.285 I: -40.353 Q: -1.141
- **XYZ:** X: 18.565 Y: 21.248 Z: 38.235
- **CIE Lab:** L:53.22 a:-8.254 b:-21.757
- **CIE Luv:** L:53.22 u:-23.206 v:-31.305
- **Decimal:** 5408164
- **Hunter Lab:** 46.095, -8.775, -16.913

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Jay Bird](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-jay-bird)
- [Valspar US Cornwall](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-cornwall)
- [Valspar US Lake Henry](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-lake-henry)
- [Benjamin Moore Finley Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-finley-blue-cw-620)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Nose](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-nose-1678)
- [Sherwin Williams Secure Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/secure-blue-sw-6508)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Daisy](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-daisy-2062-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Randolph Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-randolph-blue-cw-615)
- [Valspar US Blueberry Festival](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-blueberry-festival)
- [Behr Alpha Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-alpha-blue)
- [Valspar US Brookside](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-brookside)
- [Behr Treasure Map](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-treasure-map)
- [Valspar US Blue China](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-blue-china)
- [Sherwin Williams Sporty Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/sporty-blue-sw-6522)
- [Behr Blue Moon Bay](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-blue-moon-bay)
- [Benjamin Moore Lazy Sunday](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lazy-sunday-803)
- [Benjamin Moore Buckland Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-buckland-blue-hc-151)
- [Benjamin Moore Electric Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-electric-blue-2061-40)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Saga Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-saga-blue)
- [Behr Glass Sapphire](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-glass-sapphire)
- [Behr Treasure Map](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-treasure-map)
- [Behr Sydney Harbour](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sydney-harbour)
- [Behr Brittany Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-brittany-blue)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Superior Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-superior-blue)
- [Behr Ocean Storm](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ocean-storm)
- [Behr Sojourn Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sojourn-blue)
- [Behr Shasta Lake](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-shasta-lake)
- [Behr Express Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-express-blue)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Autumn Ashes](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-autumn-ashes)
- [Behr Piano Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-piano-brown)
- [Behr Tribeca](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-tribeca)
- [Behr Oak Creek](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-oak-creek)
- [Behr Chicago Fog](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chicago-fog)
- [Behr White City](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-white-city)
- [Behr Underground](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-underground)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.