Blue Chalk M500-3 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #96DBE9, estimated LRV 63 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Quiet Pond from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #96DBE9 · M500-3
Blue Chalk
63%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Chalk Technical Profile
HEX Code#96DBE9
RGB150, 219, 233
Estimated LRV63.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Quiet Pond
Hirshfield's
#94D8E2
Close digital match
Fantasy Flight
Vista Paint
#9CDBE4
Close digital match
True Turquoise
PPG
#9AD5E2
Close digital match
California Breeze
Benjamin Moore
#9FDAE3
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#8CD4DF
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#9FD8E8
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Cloudless
Sherwin-Williams
#8FD0DD
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#8FD0DD
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#9CD5E6
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#ADE8E2
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#84C3BE
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Colors That Work With Blue Chalk
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Chalk
#96DBE9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#718CC1
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Chalk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Chalk Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Blue Chalk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Chalk have?
Blue Chalk by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Blue Chalk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Chalk are Quiet Pond by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Fantasy Flight by Vista Paint (a close digital match), True Turquoise by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Blue Chalk's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Blue Chalk?
Blue Chalk has a estimated lightness value of 63.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Chalk's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.