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Citadel Blue

38%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Citadel Blue H0045 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #9BA7A9, LRV 38 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mission Bay Blue from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Citadel Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#9BA7A9
RGB155, 167, 169
LRV37.5
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint

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Citadel Blue in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Citadel 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 PaintCitadel Blue
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsMission Bay Blue

Mission Bay Blue

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Beacon Fog

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Wintery Grey

PPG

Nearly identical

Pearl Gray

Valspar

Nearly identical

Portsmouth Bay

Behr

Nearly identical

Wool .03

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Adagio

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Breezy

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Rustic Blue

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Sardine

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Sensual Silver

Kilz

Very similar

White Aluminium

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Citadel Blue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Citadel Blue

#9BA7A9

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8593AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Citadel Blue

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Explore the Shore

Complement

Escarpment

Citadel Blue Room Palettes

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

Walls

Metro

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Jolly Holly

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Whispering Waterfall

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Wild Berry

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

First Frost

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Best of the Bunch

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Vista Paint Colors

Other Vista Paint colors close to Citadel Blue.

Beacon Fog

Vista Paint · 0490

#9CAAAB

Metropolis Mood

Vista Paint · 0526

#9BA2A5

Raw Steel

Vista Paint · 8313

#9AA3A3

Stormy Bay

Vista Paint · 0484

#9BAFAD

Techile

Vista Paint · 0533

#9EA09F

Hidden Ravine

Vista Paint · 8393

#A2AB9D

More gray colors from other brands

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

Soft Steel

Kilz · RL110

#ACACAC

Prestige

Behr · 750B-4

#B4ADAD

Olive It

PPG · 1032-3

#AEAB9A

Aganthus Green

Benjamin Moore · 472

#BAC1AE

Steely Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 7664

#90979B

Ares Shadow

Hirshfield's · 0207

#62584C

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 gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Citadel Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Citadel Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Citadel Blue are Mission Bay Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Beacon Fog by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Citadel Blue by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.5, 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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