English Hollyhock HDC-CT-16A is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B4C8D4, LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Honest Blue from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B4C8D4 · HDC-CT-16A
English Hollyhock
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
English Hollyhock Technical Profile
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English Hollyhock in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to English Hollyhock in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrEnglish Hollyhock
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsHonest Blue
Honest Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Muted Rain
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pompeii Ruins
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Stencil Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Pompeii Ruins
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Blue Luna
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sea View
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Soothing Ocean
Kilz
Nearly identical
Peace River
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Parma Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With English Hollyhock
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
English Hollyhock
#B4C8D4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858AAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for English Hollyhock
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
English Hollyhock 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 English Hollyhock.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
English Hollyhock — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does English Hollyhock have?
English Hollyhock 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 English Hollyhock in your own space before committing.
What colors match English Hollyhock from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to English Hollyhock are Honest Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Muted Rain by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Pompeii Ruins by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting English Hollyhock'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 English Hollyhock?
English Hollyhock has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 English Hollyhock's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.