Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | French Court |
| SKU | PPU14-04 |
| Hex | #698EA3 |
| RGB | 105, 142, 163 |
| HSL | 202°, 24%, 53% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr French Court
French Court sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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 Court 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
12 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
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to French Court 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 #698EA3 in HSL space. Pair French Court 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 Court Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching French Court 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 PPU14-04 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of French Court
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of French Court is Leisure Blue (SW 6515). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Leisure Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Leisure Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of French Court
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of French Court. The nearest is Old Blue Jeans (839) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Old Blue Jeans swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of French Court
The closest Valspar equivalent of French Court is Palace Intrigue (P107). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.4 vs 25). If Valspar is your counter, order Palace Intrigue and you'll get the same color. See the full Palace Intrigue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of French Court
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to French Court is Brookside Blue (338-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brookside Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of French Court
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of French Court is Blue Patchwork (HGSW 2373). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Blue Patchwork and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue Patchwork swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of French Court
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Salt Box Blue (DET562), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for French Court without repainting risk. See the full Salt Box Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of French Court
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Yard Blue (NO. G12), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for French Court without repainting risk. See the full Yard Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of French Court
At C2 Paint, the closest color to French Court is Eiger (C2-747) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Eiger swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of French Court
Portola Paints has no exact twin of French Court. The nearest is Blue Heron (BLUE HERON) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Heron swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of French Court
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of French Court. The nearest is Greek Blue (GREEK BLUE) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greek Blue swatch →