French Colony N480-4 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #88B3BC, LRV 34 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ebbtide from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #88B3BC · N480-4
French Colony
34%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
French Colony Technical Profile
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French Colony in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to French Colony in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrFrench Colony
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsEbbtide
Ebbtide
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
More Water Please
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
North Haven
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Fresh Basin
Valspar
Nearly identical
Trisha’s Eyes
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Trisha's Eyes
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Stormy Waters
Kilz
Very similar
Kingston Aqua
PPG
Very similar
Peacock Feathers
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
Water .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With French Colony
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
French Colony
#88B3BC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8592AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for French Colony
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
French Colony 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
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Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
French Colony — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does French Colony have?
French Colony by Behr has a cool (blue) 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 French Colony in your own space before committing.
What colors match French Colony from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Colony are Ebbtide by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), More Water Please by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), North Haven by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting French Colony'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 French Colony?
French Colony has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why French Colony's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.