Blooming Blue 7346 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #BBD7E7, LRV 65 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Siesta Key Blue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BBD7E7 · 7346
Blooming Blue
65%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blooming Blue Technical Profile
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Blooming Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blooming Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintBlooming Blue
Nearly identical
PPGSiesta Key Blue
Siesta Key Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Aviator Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mediterranean Breeze
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Clear Blue Sky
Valspar
Nearly identical
Algod0n Azul
Behr
Nearly identical
Island View
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Empress Lila
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Scandinavia
Kilz
Very similar
Something Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blooming Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blooming Blue
#BBD7E7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7C84B6
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blooming Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blooming 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Blooming Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blooming Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blooming Blue have?
Blooming Blue by Vista Paint has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Blooming Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blooming Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blooming Blue are Siesta Key Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Aviator Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Mediterranean Breeze by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blooming 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 Blooming Blue?
Blooming Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 64.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blooming Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.