Saxon Blue H0052 is a blue paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #435965, LRV 9 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is In the Midnight Hour from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #435965 · H0052
Saxon Blue
9%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Saxon Blue Technical Profile
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Saxon Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Saxon 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'sSaxon Blue
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreIn the Midnight Hour
In the Midnight Hour
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Oceania
PPG
Nearly identical
Saxon Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tailored Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Good Night!
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Newport Gray
Valspar
Very similar
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Observatory
Behr
Very similar
Bunglehouse Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Kettle Black
Kilz
Very similar
Hague Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Iron Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Saxon Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Saxon Blue
#435965
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#585E83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Saxon Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Saxon 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 Saxon Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Saxon Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Saxon Blue have?
Saxon Blue by Hirshfield's has a cool (blue) 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 Saxon Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Saxon Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Saxon Blue are In the Midnight Hour by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Oceania by PPG (a near-identical match), Saxon Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Saxon 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 Saxon Blue?
Saxon Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.3, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Saxon Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.