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Genevieve

54%LRV Value
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Genevieve 1274 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #BAC2DC, LRV 54 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Genevieve from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Genevieve Technical Profile

HEX Code#BAC2DC
RGB186, 194, 220
LRV54.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandVista Paint

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Genevieve in Every Brand

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

Vista PaintGenevieve
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sGenevieve

Genevieve

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Over the Moon

Valspar

Nearly identical

Agapanthus

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Oriental Iris

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Prim Blue

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Painter'S Periwinkle

PPG

Nearly identical

Coveted Gem

Behr

Nearly identical

My Serendipity

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Periwinkle Bloom

Kilz

Very similar

Lulworth Blue

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Dream .03

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Colors That Work With Genevieve

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Genevieve

#BAC2DC

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8F85AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Genevieve

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Snow Flurries

Complement

Cream Fleece

Genevieve Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Berry Light

Pop

Pink Parade

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Flirty Fran

Pop

Copper Coast

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

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Accent

Brownstone

Pop

Rain Slicker

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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

Blue Oasis

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Sapphire Ice

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Mystical Shade

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Rain Shower Blue

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Stormy Ridge

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Tropical Sea

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Genevieve — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Genevieve have?
Genevieve 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 Genevieve in your own space before committing.
What colors match Genevieve from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Genevieve are Genevieve by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Over the Moon by Valspar (a near-identical match), Agapanthus by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Genevieve'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 Genevieve?
Genevieve has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.2, 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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