John's Blue 0617 is a blue paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #82A3C0, estimated 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.
Hirshfield's · #82A3C0 · 0617
John's Blue
35%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
John's Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#82A3C0
RGB130, 163, 192
Estimated LRV34.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandHirshfield's
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Hawaiian Sky
Behr
#83A2BD
Close digital match
Far Horizons
Vista Paint
#86A4C2
Close digital match
Soft Jazz
Benjamin Moore
#82A6C1
Close digital match
Country House Blue
PPG
#84A8C3
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Florentine Blue
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#83A9C4
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#8EA9C2
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Colors That Work With John's Blue
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for John's Blue
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
John's 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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match John's Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to John's Blue are Hawaiian Sky by Behr (a close digital match), Hawaiian Sky by Behr (a close digital match), Far Horizons by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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