Behr Half Sea Fog: A Complete Color Review

Looking for the perfect blue-gray paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Behr Half Sea Fog and if it might be right for your home!

Soft blue-grays bring visions of the coast. These shades feel both peaceful and sophisticated, bringing a calming energy to a space.

Blue-grays are a great way to bring subtle color to a space. They make for great accent colors but work just as easily for a neutral base. Plus, they work with a variety of decor styles, making them a versatile choice.

If you’re stuck between choosing a neutral or a bolder shade, a soft-blue is a great in-between.

Let's talk about Half Sea Fog, a gorgeous shade of blue-gray.

Half Sea Fog, Behr, N470-3

Half Sea Fog is a soft blue-gray with a sophisticated feel. It adds soft color to a space that feels peaceful without feeling stark, perfect for a bedroom, bathroom, or built-ins.

Color Family

Half Sea Fog is in the gray family.

Light Reflectance Value

46

Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around. This is on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.

With an LRV of 46, Half Sea Fog is a mid-toned paint color, striking a nice balance between light and dark.

RGB Colors

R: 169 G: 184 B: 187

RGB describes the amount of each color - red, green, and blue - present in a color. This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!

Hex Code

#A9B8BB

Undertones

Half Sea Fog is a gray paint color with blue undertones, giving it a blue-gray appearance. While Half Sea Fog is a cool paint color, it's not overly cool and stark like some blue-grays can be.

In south-facing rooms with natural light, Half Sea Fog tends to read warmer and more blue.

In north-facing rooms or darker spaces, Half Sea Fog leans cooler. You’ll see more of the blue-gray side come forward.

It's very important to swatch colors on your wall to make sure they look good – day and night – in your actual space before committing.

Best uses

Half Sea Fog is a versatile gem! It works beautifully as both a neutral base and an accent color.

Imagine it as an accent color for trim or bookshelves, paired with white walls – stunning!

It’s also perfect for:

• Cozy bedrooms
• Inviting bathrooms
• Chic kitchen or bathroom cabinetry
• Calming built-ins
• Stylish furniture pieces
• Eye-catching doors

Similar Colors

• Behr Bay View
• Sherwin Williams Languid Blue
• Benjamin Moore Santorini Blue
• Behr Artic Ocean
• Sherwin Williams Stardew
• Benjamin Moore Nantucket Fog
• Behr Prelude

Coordinating Colors

Half Sea Fog is a versatile color that balances drama and cozy pretty well, which means it pairs well with many colors!

I love to pair Half Sea Fog with crisp whites, warm light neutrals (beiges, tans, off-whites), gentle reds, blues, and greens.

Pastel blues:

• Beach Foam
• Ethereal Mood 
• Basin Blue 
• Wind Speed
• Balboa

Gentle reds:

• Retro Pink
• Smoke Bush Rose
• Fondue
• Pressed Blossoms
• Rose Potpourri

Mid-tone greens:

• Roof Top Garden
• Laurel Tree
• Pesto Green
• Fern Leaf
• Sagey

Trim Colors

Half Sea Fog looks great paired with bright, crisp whites for trim.

Bright white trim colors:

• Benjamin Moore Simply White
• Sherwin Williams Extra White
• Behr Ultra Pure White

FAQS

Here are some common frequently asked questions about Half Sea Fog.

Is Half Sea Fog warm or cool?

Behr Half Sea Fog is a cool blue-gray paint color. While it's a cool paint color, Half Sea Fog isn't overly cool and stark like some blue-grays can be. It feels soothing and calming.

What color is Behr Half Sea Fog?

Behr Half Sea Fog is a soft blue-gray. It feels both calming and sophisticated, perfect for adding some gentle color to a space.

What colors go with Half Sea Fog?

Half Sea Fog is a versatile color that balances drama and cozy pretty well, which means its pairs well with many colors!

I love to pair Half Sea Fog with crisp whites, warm light neutrals (beiges, tans, off-whites), gentle reds, blues, and greens.

To start, try swatching Half Sea Fog with Beach Foam (a pastel blue), Retro Pink (a gentle red), Roof Top Garden (a mid-tone green), or Ultra Pure White (a crisp white).

What color is lighter than Behr Half Sea Fog?

If you love Half Sea Fog but want something a bit softer or brighter, try Dusted Blue or Offshore Mist.

Both have that same gentle blue-gray vibe, but with a higher LRV, so they’ll reflect more light and feel lighter on your walls.

What's the difference: Behr Half Sea Fog vs BM Santorini Blue?

Half Sea Fog and Santorini Blue are similar shades, but no two paint colors are exactly alike.

Half Sea Fog (LRV 46) is very slightly lighter than Santorini Blue (LRV 44.67).

Half Sea Fog leans more gray and is more muted, and Santorini Blue leans more blue and is more saturated.

Your favorite will depend on your personal decor style and the lighting in your space. Swatch both and see which fits your style best!

What's the difference: Behr Half Sea Fog vs SW Stardew?

With an LRV of 43, Stardew is a bit darker than Half Sea Fog, which has an LRV of 46.

Half Sea Fog is more saturated, whereas Half Sea Fog is more blue and softer / more muted.

Always swatch colors in your space before making a decision—especially when two colors are this close! Chances are, though, you'll be happy with either one.