Blue Horizon 8272 is a neutral paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #8DA2B0, LRV 35 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Favorite Jeans from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8DA2B0 · 8272
Blue Horizon
35%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue Horizon Technical Profile
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Blue Horizon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Horizon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintBlue Horizon
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsFavorite Jeans
Favorite Jeans
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Relaxing Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Silver Skate
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Seabrook
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Blue Skylights
Valspar
Nearly identical
Winding River
Kilz
Nearly identical
Dresden Dream
PPG
Very similar
Cable Knit Sweater
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Breath-Taking View
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Horizon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Horizon
#8DA2B0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8589AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Horizon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Horizon 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 Blue Horizon.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue Horizon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Horizon have?
Blue Horizon 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 Blue Horizon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Horizon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Horizon are Favorite Jeans by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Relaxing Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Silver Skate by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Horizon'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 Horizon?
Blue Horizon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.6, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Horizon's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.