French Colony N480-4 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #88B3BC, estimated 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.
Behr · #88B3BC · N480-4
French Colony
34%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
French Colony Technical Profile
HEX Code#88B3BC
RGB136, 179, 188
Estimated LRV34.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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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#84B4BE
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Colors That Work With French Colony
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match French Colony from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Colony are Ebbtide by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), More Water Please by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), North Haven by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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