Formal Affair BNC-19 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #7687A8, estimated 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.
Behr · #7687A8 · BNC-19
Formal Affair
24%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Formal Affair Technical Profile
HEX Code#7687A8
RGB118, 135, 168
Estimated LRV24.0
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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Compare alternatives to Formal Affair
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Periwinks
Dutch Boy
#7989AA
Close digital match
Guest Blue
Valspar
#7785A3
Close digital match
Stratford
Benjamin Moore
#7786A2
Close digital match
Enchanting Sky
Dunn-Edwards
#7886AA
Close digital match
Evening Hush
PPG
#7B8CA8
Similar digital color
Remembrance
Kilz
#7A8EB1
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Pale Orchid
Vista Paint
#7E889F
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Searching Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#6C7F9A
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Celestial Horizon
Hirshfield's
#7C94B3
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Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
#6A90B4
Visible digital difference
Pigeon Blue
RAL
#606E8C
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Formal Affair
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Formal Affair from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Formal Affair are Periwinks by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Guest Blue by Valspar (a close digital match), Stratford by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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