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Ref. #579A99 · 0688

Cold North

27%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Cold North 0688 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #579A99, LRV 27 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cold North from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Cold North Technical Profile

HEX Code#579A99
RGB87, 154, 153
LRV27.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandVista Paint

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Cold North in Every Brand

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

Vista PaintCold North
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sCold North

Cold North

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Pastel Blue

RAL

Nearly identical

Dreamy Teal

Valspar

Nearly identical

Semi-precious

Behr

Nearly identical

Niagara Reef Jade

PPG

Very similar

Majestic Blue

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Adequate Aqua

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Cloudburst

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

French Blue

Kilz

Very similar

Siren Song

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Lobster

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Dream .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Cold North

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Cold North

#579A99

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#7C93A8

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Cold North

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Cold North

Complement

Fire Weed

Cold North 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

Rosie O’Dell

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Blessed Blue

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Aged Jade

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Teal Tease

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Time to Grow

Vista Paint · 7526

#4A9589

More blue colors from other brands

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

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Glacier Mist

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Laguna Green

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Blue Nile

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Ice Fishing

Dunn-Edwards · DE5847

#DCECF5

Cold North — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Cold North have?
Cold North 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 Cold North in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cold North from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cold North are Cold North by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Pastel Blue by RAL (a near-identical match), Dreamy Teal by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cold North'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 Cold North?
Cold North has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.4, 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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