Blue Period 0690 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #165359, LRV 7 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Period from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #165359 · 0690
Blue Period
7%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Period Technical Profile
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Blue Period in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Period 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 Period
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sBlue Period
Blue Period
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Deep Water
Valspar
Nearly identical
Beau Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Very similar
Dance Teal Dawn
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Deep Emerald
PPG
Very similar
Blue Peacock
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Petrol Blue
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Azure Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Oceans Deep
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Period
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Period
#165359
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#344C6E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Period
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Period 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 Period.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue Period — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Period have?
Blue Period 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 Blue Period in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Period from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Period are Blue Period by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Deep Water by Valspar (a near-identical match), Beau Green by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Blue Period'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 Period?
Blue Period has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.1, 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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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 Period's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.