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Modern Blue

62%LRV Value
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Modern Blue 0608 is a blue paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #BAD1E9, LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Modern Blue from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Modern Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#BAD1E9
RGB186, 209, 233
LRV61.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandHirshfield's

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Modern Blue in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Modern 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'sModern Blue
Nearly identical
Vista PaintModern Blue

Modern Blue

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Hyacinth Tint

Behr

Nearly identical

Sweet Baby Boy

PPG

Nearly identical

Utterly Blue

Valspar

Nearly identical

Windmill Wings

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Blues Scale

Kilz

Nearly identical

Simply Sparkling

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Maritime

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Wondrous Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Dream .03

Colorhouse

Very similar

Kakelugn

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Modern Blue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Modern Blue

#BAD1E9

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#7A79B9

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Modern Blue

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Carousel Purple

Complement

Sand Pearl

Modern Blue Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Vienna Dawn

Accent

Magenta Red Lips

Pop

Crown Jewels

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Altar of Heaven

Pop

Angelic Choir

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Fruitful Orchard

Pop

Mexican Spirit

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Hirshfield's Colors

Other Hirshfield's colors close to Modern Blue.

Bridgewater Bay

Hirshfield's · 0650

#BCD7E2

Surf's Surprise

Hirshfield's · 0593

#C4D3E5

Atmospheric Pressure

Hirshfield's · 0587

#C2D0E1

Abstract Idea

Hirshfield's · 0643

#B9D1DD

Fluid Blue

Hirshfield's · 0602

#C5D6EB

Blue Bayou

Hirshfield's · 0615

#B4CCDF

More blue colors from other brands

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

Slumber

Valspar · 4007-9C

#98C8EA

Mill Run Blue

PPG · 70BG 60/145

#AFCFE2

Utah Sky

Behr · 560A-3

#B1EBFB

True Turquoise

PPG · 19BG 61/207

#9AD5E2

Glacier Mist

Valspar · 4005-3B

#AEBECE

Laguna Green

Valspar · 5007-10B

#34A79E

Modern Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Modern Blue have?
Modern 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 Modern Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Modern Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Modern Blue are Modern Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Hyacinth Tint by Behr (a near-identical match), Sweet Baby Boy by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Modern 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 Modern Blue?
Modern Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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