Porcelain Blue PMD-83 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #80AEBD, LRV 39 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Open Seas from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #80AEBD · PMD-83
Porcelain Blue
39%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Porcelain Blue Technical Profile
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Porcelain Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Porcelain Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPorcelain Blue
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsOpen Seas
Open Seas
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
More Water Please
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sailing Sea Blue
PPG
Very similar
North Haven
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wet Streets
Kilz
Very similar
Lucy Blue
Valspar
Very similar
Trisha’s Eyes
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bayville Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Trisha's Eyes
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Porcelain Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Porcelain Blue
#80AEBD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858FAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Porcelain Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Porcelain Blue 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
Other Behr colors close to Porcelain Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Porcelain Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Porcelain Blue have?
Porcelain Blue 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 Porcelain Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Porcelain Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Porcelain Blue are Open Seas by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), More Water Please by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Sailing Sea Blue by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Porcelain Blue'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 Porcelain Blue?
Porcelain Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.5, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Porcelain Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.