Soft Blue 0651 is a blue paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #A8CCDD, estimated 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.
Hirshfield's · #A8CCDD · 0651
Soft Blue
57%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Soft Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#A8CCDD
RGB168, 204, 221
Estimated LRV56.7
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandHirshfield's
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Emily
Vista Paint
#A7CCDD
Close digital match
Flemish Blue
PPG
#ADD0E0
Close digital match
Blue Calico
Dunn-Edwards
#A5CDE1
Close digital match
Vast Sky
Sherwin-Williams
#A9C9D7
Close digital match
Tender Blue
Dutch Boy
#A9C9D7
Close digital match
Sound Waves
Valspar
#A0C5D7
Close digital match
Liberty Gray
Behr
#B0D0DD
Close digital match
Palatial Skies
Benjamin Moore
#A6C9DE
Close digital match
Cool Vista
Kilz
#AECED9
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Dream .03
Colorhouse
#B4CBD9
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Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
#A1B8CA
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Colors That Work With Soft Blue
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Soft Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Blue are Emily by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Soft Blue by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Flemish Blue by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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