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Ref. #A0ACAE · QE-52

Portsmouth Bay

40%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Portsmouth Bay QE-52 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A0ACAE, LRV 40 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Citadel Blue from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Portsmouth Bay Technical Profile

HEX Code#A0ACAE
RGB160, 172, 174
LRV40.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familygray
BrandBehr

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Portsmouth Bay in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Portsmouth Bay in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrPortsmouth Bay
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sCitadel Blue

Citadel Blue

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Breezy

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Wool .03

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Marinescape

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Waterby

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Shaded Brook

PPG

Nearly identical

Pearl Gray

Valspar

Nearly identical

Nimbus Gray

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Timber Wolf

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Sensual Silver

Kilz

Very similar

Sardine

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Portsmouth Bay

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Portsmouth Bay

#A0ACAE

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8593AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Portsmouth Bay

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Marinescape

Complement

Comfort Zone

Portsmouth Bay Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Dense Shrub

Pop

Turtle Creek

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Alter Ego

Pop

Daah-Ling

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Blood Rose

Pop

Fall Foliage

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Portsmouth Bay.

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#9EACB1

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#9EB1AF

Twilight

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Canyon Sunset

Behr · T12-3

#A4A6B2

Iron Wood

Behr · ECC-33-1

#A0A6A8

Frozen Pond

Behr · PPU12-9

#A5B4AE

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Frosted Olive

Dutch Boy · 425-2DB

#BEC1B6

Blackened Kettle

Dutch Boy · 439-7DB

#4F4842

Lynx

Dunn-Edwards · DE6035

#604D47

Deep Space

Hirshfield's · 0487

#435454

Silver Mink

Benjamin Moore · 1586

#A8B3B1

Newbury Moss

Vista Paint · H0092

#606552

Portsmouth Bay — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Portsmouth Bay have?
Portsmouth Bay by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Portsmouth Bay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Portsmouth Bay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Portsmouth Bay are Citadel Blue by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Beacon Fog by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Breezy by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Portsmouth Bay'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 Portsmouth Bay?
Portsmouth Bay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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