Standish Blue H0048 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #85979A, LRV 30 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Standish Blue from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #85979A · H0048
Standish Blue
30%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Standish Blue Technical Profile
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Standish Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Standish 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'sStandish Blue
Nearly identical
Vista PaintStandish Blue
Standish Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Morning at Sea
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Water .05
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Water's Edge
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Atmospheric
Behr
Nearly identical
Skyscraper
Valspar
Very similar
Grayed Foundry
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Gray Flannel
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Blue Grass Field
PPG
Very similar
Silver Grey
RAL
Very similar
Oval Room Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stray Gray
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Standish Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Standish Blue
#85979A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8593AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Standish Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Standish 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 Standish 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.
Standish Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Standish Blue have?
Standish 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 Standish Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Standish Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Standish Blue are Standish Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Morning at Sea by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Pools of Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Standish 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 Standish Blue?
Standish Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Standish Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.