China Silk PPU15-10 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8A9EB4, LRV 33 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is North Sea from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8A9EB4 · PPU15-10
China Silk
33%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
China Silk Technical Profile
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China Silk in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to China Silk in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrChina Silk
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sNorth Sea
North Sea
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
North Sea
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Blissful Blue
Valspar
Very similar
Downpour
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Enchanted Evening Blue
PPG
Very similar
Denim Wash
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Celestial Horizon
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dried Lavender
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Vintage Indigo
Kilz
Very similar
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With China Silk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
China Silk
#8A9EB4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8685AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for China Silk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
China Silk 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 China Silk.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
China Silk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does China Silk have?
China Silk by Behr has a neutral 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 China Silk in your own space before committing.
What colors match China Silk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to China Silk are North Sea by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), North Sea by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Blissful Blue by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting China Silk'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 China Silk?
China Silk has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.2, 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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Related Reading
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 China Silk's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.