Citadel Blue H0045 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #9EABAD, estimated LRV 39 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Portsmouth Bay from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Hirshfield's · #9EABAD · H0045
Citadel Blue
39%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Citadel Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#9EABAD
RGB158, 171, 173
Estimated LRV39.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandHirshfield's
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Compare alternatives to Citadel Blue
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Portsmouth Bay
Behr
#A0ACAE
Close digital match
Mission Bay Blue
Dunn-Edwards
#9BA9AB
Close digital match
Beacon Fog
Vista Paint
#9CAAAB
Close digital match
Pearl Gray
Valspar
#9AA9AC
Close digital match
Breezy
Sherwin-Williams
#A0AEAF
Close digital match
Wool .03
Colorhouse
#A1ABAB
Close digital match
Shaded Brook
PPG
#A3AFB3
Close digital match
Nimbus Gray
Benjamin Moore
#A2B1B5
Close digital match
Timber Wolf
Dutch Boy
#A7B4B6
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Sardine
Farrow & Ball
#90A3A6
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Sensual Silver
Kilz
#9EA7AE
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Colors That Work With Citadel Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Citadel Blue
#9EABAD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8594AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Citadel Blue
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Citadel Blue 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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Citadel Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Citadel Blue have?
Citadel Blue by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Citadel Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Citadel Blue are Portsmouth Bay by Behr (a close digital match), Mission Bay Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Beacon Fog by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Citadel 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 Citadel Blue?
Citadel Blue has a estimated lightness value of 39.4, 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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