Formal Affair BNC-19 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #7687A8, LRV 24 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Periwinks from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7687A8 · BNC-19
Formal Affair
24%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Formal Affair Technical Profile
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Formal Affair in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Formal Affair in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrFormal Affair
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyPeriwinks
Periwinks
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Guest Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Stratford
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Enchanting Sky
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Evening Hush
PPG
Very similar
Remembrance
Kilz
Very similar
Pale Orchid
Vista Paint
Very similar
Searching Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Celestial Horizon
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pigeon Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Formal Affair
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Formal Affair
#7687A8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8B85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Formal Affair
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Formal Affair 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 Formal Affair.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Formal Affair — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Formal Affair have?
Formal Affair 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 Formal Affair in your own space before committing.
What colors match Formal Affair from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Formal Affair are Periwinks by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Guest Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match), Stratford by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Formal Affair'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 Formal Affair?
Formal Affair has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Formal Affair's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.