Liquid Mercury N510-5 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #657F8B, estimated LRV 20 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Artifact from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #657F8B · N510-5
Liquid Mercury
20%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Liquid Mercury Technical Profile
HEX Code#657F8B
RGB101, 127, 139
Estimated LRV19.8
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 Familyneutral
BrandBehr
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#69808B
Close digital match
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#688290
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#657B83
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Colors That Work With Liquid Mercury
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Liquid Mercury
#657F8B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7C84A7
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Liquid Mercury
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Liquid Mercury 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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Liquid Mercury — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Liquid Mercury have?
Liquid Mercury by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Liquid Mercury from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Liquid Mercury are Artifact by PPG (a close digital match), Alfresco by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Sorcerer's Spell by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Liquid Mercury'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 Liquid Mercury?
Liquid Mercury has a estimated lightness value of 19.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Liquid Mercury's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.