Ref. #3A5F7D · 1160-6
Chinese Porcelain
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Chinese Porcelain Technical Profile
What color is Chinese Porcelain? It's a dark cool blue with the hex code #3A5F7D. Colors similar to Chinese Porcelain include Behr Mood Indigo, Valspar Deep Sea Diving, Benjamin Moore Prussian Blue. Chinese Porcelain has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 11, Chinese Porcelain creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Chinese Porcelain
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chinese Porcelain
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chinese Porcelain
#3A5F7D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5B5E8F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chinese Porcelain
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chinese Porcelain 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Chinese Porcelain.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chinese Porcelain — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chinese Porcelain have?
Chinese Porcelain by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Chinese Porcelain from other brands?
The closest matches are Mood Indigo by Behr (#3C6381), Deep Sea Diving by Valspar (#3B5B75), Prussian Blue by Benjamin Moore (#335B7E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Chinese Porcelain?
Chinese Porcelain has an LRV of 10.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Chinese Porcelain's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.