Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Hemisphere |
| SKU | M500-4 |
| Hex | #4699C4 |
| RGB | 70, 153, 196 |
| HSL | 200°, 52%, 52% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Behr Hemisphere
Hemisphere sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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.
Hemisphere is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
12 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Hemisphere within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #4699C4 in HSL space. Pair Hemisphere with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Hemisphere Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hemisphere from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr M500-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hemisphere
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Hemisphere. The nearest is Major Blue (SW 6795) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Major Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Hemisphere
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Hemisphere is Lake Tahoe (783). At ΔE 0.46 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Lake Tahoe and you'll get the same color. See the full Lake Tahoe swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Hemisphere
The closest Valspar equivalent of Hemisphere is Estero Sky (V071-4). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28.8 vs 28). If Valspar is your counter, order Estero Sky and you'll get the same color. See the full Estero Sky swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Hemisphere
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Hemisphere is Sorcerer (PPG1240-5) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sorcerer swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Hemisphere
At Glidden, the closest color to Hemisphere is Sorcerer (PPG1240-5) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sorcerer swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hemisphere
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Hemisphere is Ship Shape Blue (137-6DB). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Ship Shape Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Ship Shape Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hemisphere
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Hemisphere. The nearest is Something Borrowed (HGSW 1363) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Something Borrowed swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Hemisphere
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Hemisphere is Mountain Bluebird (DET573). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Mountain Bluebird and you'll get the same color. See the full Mountain Bluebird swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Hemisphere
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Hemisphere is St Giles Blue (NO. 280) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full St Giles Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Hemisphere
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Hemisphere. The nearest is Charybdis (0661) at ΔE 4.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charybdis swatch →