John's Blue 0617 is a blue paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #82A3C0, LRV 35 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hawaiian Sky from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #82A3C0 · 0617
John's Blue
35%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
John's Blue Technical Profile
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John's Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to John's 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'sJohn's Blue
Nearly identical
BehrHawaiian Sky
Hawaiian Sky
Behr
Nearly identical
Far Horizons
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Soft Jazz
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Country House Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Florentine Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Cosmos
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Grayed Cobalt
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Frozen Lake
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Office Blue
Valspar
Very similar
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With John's Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
John's Blue
#82A3C0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8586AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for John's Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
John's 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
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John's Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does John's Blue have?
John's Blue 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 John's Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match John's Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to John's Blue are Hawaiian Sky by Behr (a near-identical match), Hawaiian Sky by Behr (a near-identical match), Far Horizons by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting John's 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 John's Blue?
John's Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.7, 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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