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Ref. #246CA6 · C-1376

Bowen Blue

14%LRV Value
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Bowen Blue C-1376 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #246CA6, LRV 14 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Paddington Blue from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Bowen Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#246CA6
RGB36, 108, 166
LRV13.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandVista Paint

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Bowen Blue in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Bowen 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 PaintBowen Blue
Nearly identical
Benjamin MoorePaddington Blue

Paddington Blue

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

The Blues

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Bowen Blue

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Lovely Lapis

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Planetarium

PPG

Nearly identical

In the Nick

Valspar

Nearly identical

Electric Blue

Behr

Very similar

Sky Blue

RAL

Very similar

Blue Chip

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Beyond The Sea

Kilz

Very similar

Pea Flower Tea

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Bowen Blue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Bowen Blue

#246CA6

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#4E53AF

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Bowen Blue

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Bowen Blue

Complement

Blonde Wood

Bowen Blue Room Palettes

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

Walls

Powdered Pool

Trim

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Accent

Shamrock Green

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Clear to See

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Petulant Pat

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Romance in Bloom

Trim

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Accent

Wild Rose

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Vista Paint Colors

Other Vista Paint colors close to Bowen Blue.

Peninsula

Vista Paint · 0654

#3B799C

Hidden Springs

Vista Paint · 7358

#1A84B2

More blue colors from other brands

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

Bright Prelude Blue

PPG · 31BB 23/340

#5184BF

Blue Chalk

Behr · M500-3

#96DBE9

Oriental Iris

Benjamin Moore · 1418

#B5BEDA

Coat of Arms

Benjamin Moore · 763

#3D6D7B

Very Navy

Behr · M500-7

#233B5E

Grape Gatsby

Dunn-Edwards · DE5948

#A19ABD

Bowen Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Bowen Blue have?
Bowen Blue by Vista Paint has a neutral 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 Bowen Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bowen Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bowen Blue are Paddington Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), The Blues by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Bowen Blue by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bowen 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 Bowen Blue?
Bowen Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.9, 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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