Blue paint color
Chinese Porcelain

A rich blue with a violet undertone
Chinese Porcelain brings strong color to walls, cabinets, and front doors. Warm whites and honey-colored wood balance its cool blue tone.
- Color family
- Blue
- Undertone
- Violet
- Light reflectance
- 11 LRV / 100
- Use
- Interior & exterior
- Brand
- PPG Paints
Color & light
Color and lighting
Chinese Porcelain changes with the light around it.
Lightness
11 LRVA deep shade that reflects little light.
Temperature
coolIntensity
RichRGB
- Red
- 58
- Green
- 95
- Blue
- 125
HSL
- Hue
- 207°
- Saturation
- 37%
- Lightness
- 36%
How light can change it
Bright daylight
The blue looks richer and clearer.
Cool or indirect light
It can look deeper and slightly grayer.
Warm evening light
The violet undertone may be easier to see.
Inspiration
Interior and exterior ideas
Interior
See Chinese Porcelain in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and more.

Living room
Blue walls complement the cream sofa and timber furniture.

Dining room
Blue paneling frames the round dining table and woven chairs.

Kitchen cabinets
Blue cabinets pair with pale counters and a wood worktable.

Bedroom
Blue walls complement white bedding and the patterned blue throw.

Home office
Blue paint frames the wood desk beside open timber shelving.

Bathroom
Blue walls contrast with pale tile and the floating wood vanity.
Exterior
See Chinese Porcelain on siding, front doors, trim, and more.

Siding
Blue siding works with white trim and a timber entrance.

Front door
The blue door adds color against warm stone and white flowers.

Shutters & trim
Blue shutters contrast with the pale plaster facade.

Fences & garden structures
Blue fencing forms a backdrop for a timber bench and pale flowers.

Stucco
Blue stucco complements the timber porch and garden planting.

Garage door
The blue garage door adds color beneath white siding.
Color pairings
Colors that go with Chinese Porcelain
White and black
Light walls and black details give the main color a clear outline.
- Chinese Porcelain1160-6 · Main color
- Delicate White1001-1 · Second color
- Black Magic1001-7 · Accent color
Cream and green
Use a soft off-white with deep green woodwork or accents.
- Chinese Porcelain1160-6 · Main color
- Gypsum1006-1 · Second color
- Night Watch1145-7 · Accent color
Beige and blue
Warm beige balances a richer blue on cabinets or doors.
- Chinese Porcelain1160-6 · Main color
- Transcend1079-4 · Second color
- Harbor Mist1160-1 · Accent color
Lighter and darker shades
Related blues and blue-grays from PPG Paints
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Frequently Asked Questions
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