French Moire 9056 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #9FBBC3, LRV 47 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Clear Vista from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9FBBC3 · 9056
French Moire
47%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
French Moire Technical Profile
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French Moire in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to French Moire in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsFrench Moire
Nearly identical
BehrClear Vista
Clear Vista
Behr
Nearly identical
Cape Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Key Largo Bay
PPG
Nearly identical
Soft Shore
Valspar
Nearly identical
Exotic Port
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Splishy Splash
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Beach Water
Kilz
Very similar
Frozen Tundra
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Bulfinch Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Water .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Parma Gray
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With French Moire
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
French Moire
#9FBBC3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8590AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for French Moire
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
French Moire 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to French Moire.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
French Moire — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does French Moire have?
French Moire by Sherwin-Williams 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 French Moire in your own space before committing.
What colors match French Moire from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Moire are Clear Vista by Behr (a near-identical match), Cape Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Key Largo Bay by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting French Moire'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 Moire?
French Moire has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why French Moire's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.