Hallowed Hush
500F-6 · #5EA593 · LRV 31 — cool blue-green tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Salamander6
- 2Hidden Gem14
- 3Hallowed Hush31
- 4Green Meets Blue36
- 5Wythe Blue48
What Color Is Hallowed Hush, Really?
Hallowed Hush reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Behr 500F-6 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Hallowed Hush
Hallowed Hush is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Hallowed Hush
Hallowed Hush sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Most complaints about Hallowed Hush are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Behr 500F-6 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Jargon JadeSW 6753 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.6 | 30 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Summer Basket Green2040-40 · Benjamin Moore | 0.4 | 31 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Harmony in GreenV063-4 · Valspar | 3.5 | 27.7 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Jewel WeedPPG1230-5 · PPG / Glidden | 3.0 | 32 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Moroccan Mint50GG 33/253 · Glidden | 2.8 | 33 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Tropical CayHGSW 1303 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 1.6 | 30 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The nearest shades to Hallowed Hush within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #5EA593 in HSL space. Pair Hallowed Hush with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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