Blue Heron 50BB 13/104 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #5F6478, estimated LRV 13 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Flirty Fran from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #5F6478 · 50BB 13/104
Blue Heron
13%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Blue Heron Technical Profile
HEX Code#5F6478
RGB95, 100, 120
Estimated LRV12.9
UndertoneNeutral
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 Familygray
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Blue Heron
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Flirty Fran
Vista Paint
#5C6379
Close digital match
Blue Gaspe
Benjamin Moore
#5D6375
Close digital match
Mesmerize
Sherwin-Williams
#5D657B
Close digital match
Sweet Blueberry
Dutch Boy
#5D657B
Close digital match
Pencil Lead
Dunn-Edwards
#5C6274
Close digital match
Dark Night
Valspar
#5E6576
Close digital match
Curtain Call
Behr
#5C6070
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Wine Dark
Farrow & Ball
#5C6576
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Hirshfield's
#686D7C
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Kilz
#5D6181
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#6C6881
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Colors That Work With Blue Heron
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Heron
#5F6478
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7B6D9D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Heron
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Heron 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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Blue Heron — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Heron have?
Blue Heron by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Blue Heron from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Heron are Flirty Fran by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Blue Gaspe by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Mesmerize by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Blue Heron'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 Blue Heron?
Blue Heron has a estimated lightness value of 12.9, 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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