Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | French Colony |
| SKU | N480-4 |
| Hex | #88B3BC |
| RGB | 136, 179, 188 |
| HSL | 190°, 28%, 64% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr French Colony
French Colony sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
French Colony is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
15 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to French Colony within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #88B3BC in HSL space. Pair French Colony with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr French Colony Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching French Colony from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr N480-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of French Colony
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Ebbtide (SW 6493), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for French Colony without repainting risk. See the full Ebbtide swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of French Colony
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of French Colony. The nearest is Saratoga Springs (1669) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Saratoga Springs swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of French Colony
Valspar has no exact twin of French Colony. The nearest is Windswept Clouds (8003-39D) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Windswept Clouds swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of French Colony
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to French Colony is Crystal Lake (PPG1151-4) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Crystal Lake swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of French Colony
At Glidden, the closest color to French Colony is Gentle Turquoise (90GG 41/143) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gentle Turquoise swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of French Colony
Dutch Boy's nearest match is North Haven (334-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for French Colony without repainting risk. See the full North Haven swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of French Colony
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is El Caribe (HGSW 2334), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for French Colony without repainting risk. See the full El Caribe swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of French Colony
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is More Water Please (DEFD55), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for French Colony without repainting risk. See the full More Water Please swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of French Colony
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of French Colony. The nearest is Morning Calm (JG-77) at ΔE 4.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Morning Calm swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of French Colony
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of French Colony. The nearest is Yonder (NO. 9810) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Yonder swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of French Colony
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of French Colony. The nearest is Wonder Land (0498) at ΔE 4.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wonder Land swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of French Colony
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to French Colony is Bulfinch Blue (H0043) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bulfinch Blue swatch →
Clare Equivalent of French Colony
Clare has no exact twin of French Colony. The nearest is Vacay (PNT100-LT-44) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vacay swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of French Colony
Kompozit has no exact twin of French Colony. The nearest is Wonder Land (0498) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wonder Land swatch →