Partly Cloudy S500-3 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9ED4E2, estimated LRV 47 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ocean Cruise from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #9ED4E2 · S500-3
Partly Cloudy
47%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Partly Cloudy Technical Profile
HEX Code#9ED4E2
RGB158, 212, 226
Estimated LRV47.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Partly Cloudy
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Ocean Cruise
PPG
#9CD4E1
Close digital match
Infinity Pool
Valspar
#9CD5E6
Close digital match
Delano Waters
Benjamin Moore
#A1D7E3
Close digital match
Orleans Tune
Vista Paint
#9AD6E6
Close digital match
Glacier Gorge
Kilz
#9FD8E8
Close digital match
Orleans Tune
Hirshfield's
#97D5E7
Close digital match
Liquid Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#A6D4DE
Close digital match
Fly Away
Dutch Boy
#A9D9E3
Similar digital color
Surfside
Dunn-Edwards
#9ACAD3
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Dream .04
Colorhouse
#9CC7C4
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Colors That Work With Partly Cloudy
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Partly Cloudy
#9ED4E2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#788BBA
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Partly Cloudy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Partly Cloudy 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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Partly Cloudy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Partly Cloudy have?
Partly Cloudy 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 Partly Cloudy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Partly Cloudy are Ocean Cruise by PPG (a close digital match), Infinity Pool by Valspar (a close digital match), Delano Waters by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Partly Cloudy'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 Partly Cloudy?
Partly Cloudy has a estimated lightness value of 47.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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