French Country Blue 36BB 46/231 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9BB3DD, LRV 44 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Prince Charming from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9BB3DD · 36BB 46/231
French Country Blue
44%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
French Country Blue Technical Profile
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French Country Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to French Country Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGFrench Country Blue
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPrince Charming
Prince Charming
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mysterious Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Blue Skies Today
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Veranda Iris
Behr
Nearly identical
Summer Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Slow Dance
Kilz
Very similar
Lite Periwinkle
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sky High
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Celestial
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With French Country Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
French Country Blue
#9BB3DD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#837BB7
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for French Country Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
French Country 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
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Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
French Country Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does French Country Blue have?
French Country Blue by PPG has a neutral 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 Country Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match French Country Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Country Blue are Prince Charming by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Mysterious Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match), Blue Skies Today by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting French Country 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 French Country Blue?
French Country Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 44.4, 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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