Chicago Skyline 0631 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #96ADBA, LRV 40 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chicago Skyline from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #96ADBA · 0631
Chicago Skyline
40%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Chicago Skyline Technical Profile
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Chicago Skyline in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chicago Skyline in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintChicago Skyline
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sChicago Skyline
Chicago Skyline
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Windsurf
Behr
Nearly identical
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Harper's Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Water Splash
Kilz
Nearly identical
Slate Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Faded Flaxflower
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Shale Blue
Valspar
Very similar
Whiskful
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Irogon Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Water .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chicago Skyline
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chicago Skyline
#96ADBA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858AAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chicago Skyline
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chicago Skyline 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 Chicago Skyline.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chicago Skyline — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chicago Skyline have?
Chicago Skyline 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 Chicago Skyline in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chicago Skyline from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chicago Skyline are Chicago Skyline by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Windsurf by Behr (a near-identical match), Cloudless Day by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Chicago Skyline'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 Chicago Skyline?
Chicago Skyline has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.9, 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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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 Chicago Skyline's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.