Babbling Creek 0588 is a blue paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #A7BAD3, estimated LRV 48 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Babbling Creek from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Hirshfield's · #A7BAD3 · 0588
Babbling Creek
48%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Babbling Creek Technical Profile
HEX Code#A7BAD3
RGB167, 186, 211
Estimated LRV48.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandHirshfield's
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Babbling Creek
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#A8BAD3
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Colors That Work With Babbling Creek
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Babbling Creek
#A7BAD3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8785AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Babbling Creek
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Babbling Creek Room Palettes
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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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Babbling Creek — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Babbling Creek have?
Babbling Creek by Hirshfield's has a neutral 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 Babbling Creek from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Babbling Creek are Babbling Creek by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Sunrise by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Frozen Canal by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Babbling Creek'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 Babbling Creek?
Babbling Creek has a estimated lightness value of 48.0, 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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