Soft Blue 0651 is a blue paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #A8CCDD, LRV 57 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Emily from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A8CCDD · 0651
Soft Blue
57%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Soft Blue Technical Profile
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Soft Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft 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'sSoft Blue
Nearly identical
Vista PaintEmily
Emily
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Flemish Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Blue Calico
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Vast Sky
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tender Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sound Waves
Valspar
Nearly identical
Liberty Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Palatial Skies
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cool Vista
Kilz
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Blue
#A8CCDD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7E88B4
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft 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 Soft 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.
Soft Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Blue have?
Soft 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 Soft Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Blue are Emily by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Soft Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Flemish Blue by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft 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 Soft Blue?
Soft Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.7, 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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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 Soft Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.