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Bowman Blue

15%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Bowman Blue 0500 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #587176, LRV 15 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bowman Blue from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Bowman Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#587176
RGB88, 113, 118
LRV15.2
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familygray
BrandHirshfield's

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Bowman Blue in Every Brand

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

Hirshfield'sBowman Blue
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBowman Blue

Bowman Blue

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Juniper Berries

Behr

Nearly identical

Riverway

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Shadowed Blue

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Moody Blues

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Bella Blue

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Superstition

PPG

Very similar

Flannel Gray

Valspar

Very similar

Deep Charcoal

Kilz

Very similar

Wool .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

Inchyra Blue

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Bowman Blue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Bowman Blue

#587176

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#67789A

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Bowman Blue

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Moody Blues

Complement

Pine Cone

Bowman Blue Room Palettes

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

Walls

Metro

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Aqueous

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Ocean Crest

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Fresh Day

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

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Pop

Best of the Bunch

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Hirshfield's Colors

Other Hirshfield's colors close to Bowman Blue.

Portsmouth Blue

Hirshfield's · H0049

#5B7074

Paradise City

Hirshfield's · 0486

#5F7475

Deep Lagoon

Hirshfield's · 0507

#5E6C76

Winter Harbor

Hirshfield's · H0051

#5E737D

Cape Cod Bay

Hirshfield's · 0633

#557080

Micropolis

Hirshfield's · 0472

#556E6B

More gray colors from other brands

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

Muddled Basil

Sherwin-Williams · 7745

#5A5243

Farm Fresh

PPG · 1129-5

#8E9B88

Puritan Gray

Benjamin Moore · HC-164

#98A09C

Green Earth

Sherwin-Williams · 7748

#9A9883

Aged Mercury

Dutch Boy · 442-5DB

#867A6F

Marron

Valspar · 1004-9B

#7F6C67

Bowman Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Bowman Blue have?
Bowman Blue by Hirshfield's 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 Bowman Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bowman Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bowman Blue are Bowman Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Juniper Berries by Behr (a near-identical match), Sophisticated Teal by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bowman Blue'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 Bowman Blue?
Bowman Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.2, 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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