Babbling Creek 0588 is a blue paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #A7BAD3, 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.
Ref. #A7BAD3 · 0588
Babbling Creek
48%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Babbling Creek Technical Profile
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Babbling Creek in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Babbling Creek in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sBabbling Creek
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBabbling Creek
Babbling Creek
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sunrise
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Misted Eve
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Canopy Bed
Valspar
Nearly identical
Blue Thistle
PPG
Nearly identical
Chivalrous
Behr
Nearly identical
Delicate Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Twilight Dreams
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Celestial
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Babbling Creek
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Babbling Creek
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Babbling Creek 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
Similar Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Babbling Creek.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Babbling Creek in your own space before committing.
What colors match Babbling Creek from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Babbling Creek are Babbling Creek by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sunrise by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Frozen Canal by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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