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Blazing Sky

10%LRV Value
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Blazing Sky 8270 is a neutral paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #495D6B, LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ragtime Blues from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Blazing Sky Technical Profile

HEX Code#495D6B
RGB73, 93, 107
LRV10.3
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandVista Paint

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Blazing Sky in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Blazing Sky in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Vista PaintBlazing Sky
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsRagtime Blues

Ragtime Blues

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Approaching Storm

PPG

Nearly identical

Hampton Surf

Valspar

Nearly identical

Digital

Behr

Very similar

Saxon Blue

Hirshfield's

Very similar

In the Midnight Hour

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Alaskan Night

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Stiffkey Blue

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Wool .06

Colorhouse

Very similar

Bunglehouse Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Kettle Black

Kilz

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Blazing Sky

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Blazing Sky

#495D6B

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#5C608B

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Blazing Sky

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Observatory

Complement

Gardener's Soil

Blazing Sky Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Metro

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Aqueous

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Whispering Waterfall

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Lord Baltimore

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

First Frost

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pumpkin

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Vista Paint Colors

Other Vista Paint colors close to Blazing Sky.

Saxon Blue

Vista Paint · H0052

#455966

Seal Blue

Vista Paint · C-1377

#495764

Volute

Vista Paint · H0062

#495B5F

Thunderstorm

Vista Paint · 0514

#525962

Blue Lake

Vista Paint · 8262

#57626B

Green Mountain Falls

Vista Paint · 7469

#45575E

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Merry Music

PPG · 1127-3

#CED3C1

Dried Chervil

Behr · ICC-105

#B5BDA3

Pebbles

Valspar · 8004-48B

#C7C5CC

Storm Rolling In

Valspar · 8004-1D

#979193

Nightfall

Dunn-Edwards · DE5804

#43535E

Overcast Sky

Dunn-Edwards · DE5821

#A7B8C4

Blazing Sky — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Blazing Sky have?
Blazing Sky by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Blazing Sky in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blazing Sky from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blazing Sky are Ragtime Blues by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Approaching Storm by PPG (a near-identical match), Hampton Surf by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blazing Sky'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 Blazing Sky?
Blazing Sky has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.3, 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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