Partly Cloudy S500-3 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9ED4E2, 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.
Ref. #9ED4E2 · S500-3
Partly Cloudy
47%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Partly Cloudy Technical Profile
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Partly Cloudy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Partly Cloudy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPartly Cloudy
Nearly identical
PPGOcean Cruise
Ocean Cruise
PPG
Nearly identical
Infinity Pool
Valspar
Nearly identical
Delano Waters
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Orleans Tune
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Glacier Gorge
Kilz
Nearly identical
Orleans Tune
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Liquid Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Fly Away
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Surfside
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Partly Cloudy
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Partly Cloudy.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Partly Cloudy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Partly Cloudy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Partly Cloudy are Ocean Cruise by PPG (a near-identical match), Infinity Pool by Valspar (a near-identical match), Delano Waters by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Partly Cloudy's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.