Country House Blue 90BG 38/185 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #84A8C3, LRV 37 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Florentine Blue from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #84A8C3 · 90BG 38/185
Country House Blue
37%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Country House Blue Technical Profile
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Country House Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Country House Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCountry House Blue
Nearly identical
KilzFlorentine Blue
Florentine Blue
Kilz
Nearly identical
Soft Jazz
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
John's Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Hawaiian Sky
Behr
Very similar
Subdued Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cosmos
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Calm Tint
Vista Paint
Very similar
Soft Skies
Valspar
Very similar
Wandering River
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Country House Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Country House Blue
#84A8C3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8487AE
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Country House Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Country House 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Country House 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.
Country House Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Country House Blue have?
Country House Blue by PPG 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 Country House Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Country House Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Country House Blue are Florentine Blue by Kilz (a near-identical match), Soft Jazz by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Five by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Country House 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 Country House Blue?
Country House Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Country House Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.