French Porcelain by Behr paint color
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Ref. #AFE5FD · P520-2

French Porcelain

58%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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French Porcelain P520-2 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AFE5FD, LRV 58 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Azure Sky from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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French Porcelain Technical Profile

HEX Code#AFE5FD
RGB175, 229, 253
LRV58.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr

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French Porcelain in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to French Porcelain in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrFrench Porcelain
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsAzure Sky

Azure Sky

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Turquoise Haze

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Lady in Waiting

Valspar

Very similar

Fresh Water Blue

PPG

Very similar

Casual Blue

Kilz

Very similar

New Day Sky

Vista Paint

Very similar

Breezeway

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Bluebell

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Orleans Tune

Hirshfield's

Visible difference

Dream .01

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With French Porcelain

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

French Porcelain

#AFE5FD

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#5F75D3

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for French Porcelain

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

French Porcelain

Complement

Tender Peach

French Porcelain Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Hilltop

Pop

Mint Sprig

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Purple Orchid

Pop

Super Hero

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Red Velvet

Pop

Japanese Koi

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to French Porcelain.

Utah Sky

Behr · 560A-3

#B1EBFB

Little Pond

Behr · 550A-3

#AAEDFB

Mediterranean Charm

Behr · P510-2

#A7ECFF

Ocean Dream

Behr · 580B-4

#B4DBFC

Holiday Road

Behr · 560C-3

#B4E9F2

Tender Twilight

Behr · 570C-3

#BAE5F5

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Ocean Blues

Vista Paint · 7414

#497786

Crisp Collar

Valspar · 8003-42C

#B7CED6

Heartbroken

Kilz · RC120-01

#547494

Royal Hyacinth

PPG · 1169-7

#464B6A

Bellflower

Dunn-Edwards · DE5908

#5D66AA

Wish Upon a Star

Vista Paint · 0668

#417C88

French Porcelain — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does French Porcelain have?
French Porcelain 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 Porcelain in your own space before committing.
What colors match French Porcelain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Porcelain are Azure Sky by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Turquoise Haze by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Splash by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting French Porcelain'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 Porcelain?
French Porcelain has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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