Ref. #126DA8 · historic-bowen-blue
Bowen Blue
14%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Bowen Blue Technical Profile
What color is Bowen Blue? It's a deep cool blue with the hex code #126DA8. Colors similar to Bowen Blue include Sherwin-Williams Blue Chip, Benjamin Moore Paddington Blue, PPG Planetarium. Bowen Blue has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 14, Bowen Blue creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Bowen Blue
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bowen Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bowen Blue
#126DA8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#3D49B0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bowen Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bowen Blue 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 Bowen Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bowen Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bowen Blue have?
Bowen Blue by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Bowen Blue from other brands?
The closest matches are Blue Chip by Sherwin-Williams (#016EA7), Paddington Blue by Benjamin Moore (#146AA8), Planetarium by PPG (#1C70AD). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Bowen Blue?
Bowen Blue has an LRV of 13.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bowen Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.