Early September M500-2 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B1E8EC, estimated 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.
Behr · #B1E8EC · M500-2
Early September
58%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Early September Technical Profile
HEX Code#B1E8EC
RGB177, 232, 236
Estimated LRV58.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Early September
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Early September
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Early September from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Early September are Blue Seafoam by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Blues Tunes by Kilz (a close digital match), Island Shores by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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