Blue Heron 50BB 13/104 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #5F6478, 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.
Ref. #5F6478 · 50BB 13/104
Blue Heron
13%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue Heron Technical Profile
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Blue Heron in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Heron in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBlue Heron
Nearly identical
Vista PaintFlirty Fran
Flirty Fran
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Blue Gaspe
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mesmerize
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sweet Blueberry
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pencil Lead
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dark Night
Valspar
Nearly identical
Curtain Call
Behr
Very similar
Wine Dark
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Overlook
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Bewitched
Kilz
Very similar
Pearl Black Berry
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Heron
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Blue Heron.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Blue Heron in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Heron from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Heron are Flirty Fran by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Blue Gaspe by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Mesmerize by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Blue Heron's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.