Ref. #435965 · historic-saxon-blue
Saxon Blue
9%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Saxon Blue Technical Profile
What color is Saxon Blue? It's a dark cool blue with the hex code #435965. Colors similar to Saxon Blue include Benjamin Moore In the Midnight Hour, PPG Oceania, Vista Paint Saxon Blue. Saxon Blue has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 9, Saxon Blue creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Saxon Blue
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Saxon Blue from other brands?
The closest matches are In the Midnight Hour by Benjamin Moore (#425764), Oceania by PPG (#425A65), Saxon Blue by Vista Paint (#455966). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Saxon Blue?
Saxon Blue has an LRV of 9.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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.