Citadel Blue 7405 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #006981, estimated LRV 12 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Deep Ocean from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #006981 · 7405
Citadel Blue
12%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Citadel Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#006981
RGB0, 105, 129
Estimated LRV11.7
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandVista Paint
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#016A86
Close digital match
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#016E85
Close digital match
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Colors That Work With Citadel Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Citadel Blue
#006981
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#244690
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Citadel Blue
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Citadel Blue Room Palettes
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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
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Citadel Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Citadel Blue have?
Citadel Blue by Vista Paint has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Citadel Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Citadel Blue are Deep Ocean by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Amalfi by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Caribbean Splash by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Citadel 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 Citadel Blue?
Citadel Blue has a estimated lightness value of 11.7, 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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