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Ref. #A4B0B1 · MP22088

Champenoise Blue Met.

42%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Champenoise Blue Met. Technical Profile

What color is Champenoise Blue Met.? It's a medium cool gray with the hex code #A4B0B1. Colors similar to Champenoise Blue Met. include Behr Flint Smoke, Sherwin-Williams Breezy, Vista Paint Waterby. Champenoise Blue Met. has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 42 gives Champenoise Blue Met. depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a cool neutral, Champenoise Blue Met. pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.

HEX Code#A4B0B1
RGB164, 176, 177
LRV42.1
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygray
BrandMPC
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Colors Similar to Champenoise Blue Met.

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Flint Smoke

Behr

Nearly identical

Breezy

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Waterby

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Citadel Blue

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Wool .03

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Blue Arrow

Valspar

Nearly identical

Nimbus Gray

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Polaris

PPG

Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Champenoise Blue Met.

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Champenoise Blue Met.

#A4B0B1

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8596AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Champenoise Blue Met.

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Blue Arrow

Complement

Mystical Shade

Champenoise Blue Met. Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Graytint

Accent

Forest

Pop

Nick Green Slime

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Gloss Hi-Hide White

Accent

Van Deusen Blue

Pop

Opal Blue Prl over Scarlet Letter

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Gloss Hi-Hide White

Accent

Crimson Prl over Black

Pop

Chili Powder

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar MPC Colors

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Opal Blue Prl over Hot Plata

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Moss Green Metallic

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Frosty Sea Green Met.

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Greybeard

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#B1AEAB

Glacon Blue Met.

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Smoke Screen

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#A5A8A4

More gray colors from other brands

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

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Rio Bravo

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#6F7C7C

Maid

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#BCC7B8

Creekside Green

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#9B9986

Montana Moss

Valspar · 6009-3

#595244

Aging Barrel

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#695B4F

Champenoise Blue Met. — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Champenoise Blue Met. have?
Champenoise Blue Met. by MPC has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Champenoise Blue Met. from other brands?
The closest matches are Flint Smoke by Behr (#A8B3B4), Breezy by Sherwin-Williams (#A0AEAF), Waterby by Vista Paint (#A0ADAD). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Champenoise Blue Met.?
Champenoise Blue Met. has an LRV of 42.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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