Portsmouth Blue H0049 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #5B7074, LRV 15 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bowman Blue from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5B7074 · H0049
Portsmouth Blue
15%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Portsmouth Blue Technical Profile
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Portsmouth Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Portsmouth 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'sPortsmouth Blue
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBowman Blue
Bowman Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Riverway
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Shadowed Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Unreal Teal
Behr
Nearly identical
Superstition
PPG
Nearly identical
Moody Blues
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Deep Charcoal
Kilz
Very similar
Flannel Gray
Valspar
Very similar
Knoxville Gray
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Inchyra Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Wool .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Portsmouth Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Portsmouth Blue
#5B7074
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#68799A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Portsmouth Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Portsmouth 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
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Portsmouth Blue.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Portsmouth Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Portsmouth Blue have?
Portsmouth Blue by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Portsmouth Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Portsmouth Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Portsmouth Blue are Bowman Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Portsmouth Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Riverway by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth Blue?
Portsmouth Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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