Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Cordon Bleu |
| SKU | C2-774 |
| Hex | #3E4B67 |
| RGB | 62, 75, 103 |
| HSL | 221°, 25%, 32% |
| LRV | 7 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About C2 Paint Cordon Bleu
At LRV 7, Cordon Bleu is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Cordon Bleu earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
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 blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Cordon Bleu within C2 Paint'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 #3E4B67 in HSL space. Pair Cordon Bleu 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.
C2 Paint Cordon Bleu Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cordon Bleu 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 C2 Paint C2-774 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cordon Bleu
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Cordon Bleu is Dignified (SW 6538) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dignified swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Cordon Bleu
The closest Behr equivalent of Cordon Bleu is Blackberry Cobbler (HDC-SM16-08). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). If Behr is your counter, order Blackberry Cobbler and you'll get the same color. See the full Blackberry Cobbler swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cordon Bleu
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Stunning (826), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Cordon Bleu without repainting risk. See the full Stunning swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cordon Bleu
Valspar has no exact twin of Cordon Bleu. The nearest is Skyline (8003-47G) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Skyline swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cordon Bleu
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Cordon Bleu is Annapolis Blue (PPG1164-7) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Annapolis Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cordon Bleu
Glidden's nearest match is Rich Navy (50BB 08/171), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Cordon Bleu without repainting risk. See the full Rich Navy swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cordon Bleu
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Cordon Bleu is Skafi Isle (239-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Skafi Isle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cordon Bleu
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Cordon Bleu is Courtly Blue (HGSW 2391) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Courtly Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cordon Bleu
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Jazz Age Blues (DET574), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Cordon Bleu without repainting risk. See the full Jazz Age Blues swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cordon Bleu
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Serge (NO. 9919), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Cordon Bleu without repainting risk. See the full Serge swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cordon Bleu
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Cordon Bleu is Star-Studded (0620) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Star-Studded swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Cordon Bleu
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Quiet Peace (0592), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 9 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Cordon Bleu without repainting risk. See the full Quiet Peace swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cordon Bleu
Kompozit's nearest match is Quiet Peace (0592), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Cordon Bleu without repainting risk. See the full Quiet Peace swatch →