Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Paris |
| SKU | PPU14-08 |
| Hex | #91A7BD |
| RGB | 145, 167, 189 |
| HSL | 210°, 25%, 65% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Behr Paris
Paris sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Paris is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
13 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 blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Paris 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 #91A7BD in HSL space. Pair Paris 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 Paris Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Paris 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 PPU14-08 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Paris
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Cosmos (SW 6528), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Paris without repainting risk. See the full Cosmos swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Paris
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Harlequin Blue (830), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Paris without repainting risk. See the full Harlequin Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Paris
At Valspar, the closest color to Paris is New Toile (T611) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36.3 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full New Toile swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Paris
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Kaleidoscope (PPG1160-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Paris without repainting risk. See the full Kaleidoscope swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Paris
Glidden's nearest match is Kaleidoscope (PPG1160-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Paris without repainting risk. See the full Kaleidoscope swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Paris
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Grayed Cobalt (239-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Paris without repainting risk. See the full Grayed Cobalt swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Paris
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Suffolk Blue (HGSW 1385), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Paris without repainting risk. See the full Suffolk Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Paris
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Paris is Bachelor Blue (DE5878) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bachelor Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Paris
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Paris. The nearest is Kittiwake (NO. 307) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kittiwake swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Paris
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Paris is John's Blue (0617) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full John's Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Paris
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Paris. The nearest is Chicago Skyline (0631) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chicago Skyline swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Paris
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Paris is Approaching Storm (BD12) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Approaching Storm swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Paris
Kompozit has no exact twin of Paris. The nearest is Chicago Skyline (0631) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chicago Skyline swatch →