French Court PPU14-04 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #698EA3, LRV 25 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Leisure Blue from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #698EA3 · PPU14-04
French Court
25%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
French Court Technical Profile
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French Court in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to French Court in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrFrench Court
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsLeisure Blue
Leisure Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Brookside
Valspar
Nearly identical
Salt Box Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Storm Blue Sky
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sea Reflections
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Blue Jay
PPG
Very similar
Americana
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dusty Turquoise
Kilz
Very similar
Breath-Taking View
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Stone Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Squirrel Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With French Court
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
French Court
#698EA3
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.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for French Court
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
French Court 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 Court — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does French Court have?
French Court 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 Court in your own space before committing.
What colors match French Court from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Court are Leisure Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Brookside by Valspar (a near-identical match), Salt Box Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting French Court'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 Court?
French Court has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.0, 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 Court's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.