China Silk PPU15-10 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8A9EB4, estimated 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.
Behr · #8A9EB4 · PPU15-10
China Silk
33%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
China Silk Technical Profile
HEX Code#8A9EB4
RGB138, 158, 180
Estimated LRV33.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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#859BB1
Close digital match
North Sea
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#8599AF
Close digital match
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Colors That Work With China Silk
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match China Silk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to China Silk are North Sea by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), North Sea by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why China Silk's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.