Heron 530F-6 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #4A8088, estimated LRV 19 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wish Upon a Star from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #4A8088 · 530F-6
Heron
19%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Heron Technical Profile
HEX Code#4A8088
RGB74, 128, 136
Estimated LRV18.7
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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#447F8A
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Colors That Work With Heron
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Heron
#4A8088
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6A7C9B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Heron
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Heron Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Heron — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Heron have?
Heron by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Heron from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Heron are Wish Upon a Star by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Vardo by Farrow & Ball (a very close match), Wish Upon a Star by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Heron's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Heron?
Heron has a estimated lightness value of 18.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Heron's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.