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By the Bay

56%LRV Value
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By the Bay 7274 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #B4C7E2, LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Simply Sparkling from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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By the Bay Technical Profile

HEX Code#B4C7E2
RGB180, 199, 226
LRV56.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandVista Paint

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By the Bay in Every Brand

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

Vista PaintBy the Bay
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sSimply Sparkling

Simply Sparkling

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Heritage

Behr

Nearly identical

Lyrical Poetry

Kilz

Nearly identical

Afternoon Sky

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Utterly Blue

Valspar

Nearly identical

Simply Sparkling

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Blue Stemware

PPG

Very similar

Blue Ice

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Agapanthus

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Lulworth Blue

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Dream .03

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Colors That Work With By the Bay

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

By the Bay

#B4C7E2

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#837EB4

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for By the Bay

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Lyrical Poetry

Complement

Brazil Nut

By the Bay Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Floral Paradise

Pop

Crown Jewels

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Altar of Heaven

Pop

Angelic Choir

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Shaker Red

Pop

Child of the Moon

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Vista Paint Colors

Other Vista Paint colors close to By the Bay.

Blue Bayou

Vista Paint · 0615

#B3CADC

Genevieve

Vista Paint · 1274

#BAC2DC

Quiet Refuge

Vista Paint · 7306

#AEC6DA

Spoiled Rotten

Vista Paint · 1268

#B6BCE2

Angela Bay

Vista Paint · 0603

#A9C0E4

Pretty Posie

Vista Paint · 1260

#BCBCE2

More blue colors from other brands

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

Glacier Mist

Valspar · 4005-3B

#AEBECE

Laguna Green

Valspar · 5007-10B

#34A79E

Blue Nile

Sherwin-Williams · 6776

#01717E

Ice Fishing

Dunn-Edwards · DE5847

#DCECF5

Sailor's Coat

PPG · 1153-7

#334B58

Ocean Front

Behr · P490-1

#BFFEF5

By the Bay — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does By the Bay have?
By the Bay 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 By the Bay in your own space before committing.
What colors match By the Bay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to By the Bay are Simply Sparkling by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Heritage by Behr (a near-identical match), Lyrical Poetry by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting By the Bay'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 By the Bay?
By the Bay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.0, 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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