Blue Chalk M500-3 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #96DBE9, 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.
Ref. #96DBE9 · M500-3
Blue Chalk
63%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Chalk Technical Profile
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Blue Chalk in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Chalk in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBlue Chalk
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sQuiet Pond
Quiet Pond
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Fantasy Flight
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
True Turquoise
PPG
Nearly identical
California Breeze
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Plunging Waterfall
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Glacier Gorge
Kilz
Very similar
Cloudless
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Jeanita'S Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Infinity Pool
Valspar
Very similar
Sprout .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Light Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Chalk
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Blue Chalk.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Blue Chalk in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Chalk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Chalk are Quiet Pond by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Fantasy Flight by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), True Turquoise by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
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.