Liquid Mercury N510-5 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #657F8B, 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.
Ref. #657F8B · N510-5
Liquid Mercury
20%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Liquid Mercury Technical Profile
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Liquid Mercury in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Liquid Mercury in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrLiquid Mercury
Nearly identical
PPGArtifact
Artifact
PPG
Nearly identical
Alfresco
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
High Seas Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Labradorite
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Celebration Blue
Valspar
Very similar
Blue Monday
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Rocky Hill
Vista Paint
Very similar
Swedish Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Rocky Hill
Hirshfield's
Very similar
De Nimes
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Squirrel Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Wool .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Liquid Mercury
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Liquid Mercury.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Liquid Mercury in your own space before committing.
What colors match Liquid Mercury from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Liquid Mercury are Artifact by PPG (a near-identical match), Alfresco by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sorcerer's Spell by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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.
Explore More with Liquid Mercury
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 Liquid Mercury's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.