Behr Magnetic Gray vs. Behr Liquid Mercury

We understand how important it is to remember the details. The colors, each with their own unique beauty and value, are truly special. Both colors belong to the blue hue family, although their hue angles differ.
Behr N500-5 and Behr N510-5 have pretty similar saturation.
Despite their differences, both colors share a similar value, Behr N500-5 radiating a lighter essence compared to N510-5.

Supported paint brands for comparison: Behr, Benjamin Moore, Farrow and Ball, Dulux, Jotun, Little Greene, NCS, Ral Classic, Ral Design, Ral Effect, Sherwin Williams, Valspar, Tikkurila

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Behr Magnetic Gray vs. Behr Liquid Mercury

Technical color comparison for Behr Magnetic Gray and Behr Liquid Mercury
Behr Magnetic Gray	Behr Liquid Mercury
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
200°blue	213°blue
Saturation
2%	4%more saturated
Lightness?
53%	48%darker
LRV?
24.04	19.35looks darker
CIE L?
56.047	50.989looks darker
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?
5.369
Temperature
Neutral	Neutral

Preview Magnetic Gray and Liquid Mercury side by side in different rooms

N500-5Magnetic Gray

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N510-5Liquid Mercury

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Please note that the color shown on this page is a representation and might not exactly match the real shade of the cards, fan decks, or color collections. Your monitor, browser, and screen angle can all affect how the paint looks, so it may not be the same as what you see here. All information on this page is based on RGB and HEX values provided by manufacturers.

It's important to keep in mind that the same color may appear differently on various surfaces due to the nature of those surfaces. For example, the same shade will look different on a rough wall compared to the smooth surface of cabinets.