Early September M500-2 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B1E8EC, LRV 58 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Seafoam from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B1E8EC · M500-2
Early September
58%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Early September Technical Profile
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Early September in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Early September in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrEarly September
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBlue Seafoam
Blue Seafoam
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Blues Tunes
Kilz
Nearly identical
Island Shores
PPG
Nearly identical
Winter Escape
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Aqua'D Glass
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Christopher Coast
Vista Paint
Very similar
Frosty
Valspar
Very similar
Spa
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Luxor Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sprout .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Early September
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Early September
#B1E8EC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7494BE
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Early September
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Early September 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 Early September.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Early September — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Early September have?
Early September 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 Early September in your own space before committing.
What colors match Early September from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Early September are Blue Seafoam by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Blues Tunes by Kilz (a near-identical match), Island Shores by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Early September'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 Early September?
Early September has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Early September's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.