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Emily
60%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Emily Technical Profile
What color is Emily? It's a light cool blue with the hex code #ABD1E1. Colors similar to Emily include PPG Flemish Blue, Benjamin Moore Hawaiian Breeze, Vista Paint Soft Blue. Emily has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 60, Emily sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 Emily
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Emily
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Emily
#ABD1E1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7C88B6
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Emily
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Emily 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 Emily.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Emily — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Emily have?
Emily by Hirshfield's has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Emily from other brands?
The closest matches are Flemish Blue by PPG (#ADD0E0), Hawaiian Breeze by Benjamin Moore (#ACD4E3), Soft Blue by Vista Paint (#AACDDD). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Emily?
Emily has an LRV of 59.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Emily's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.