Grand Bay 8273 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #9FB4C1, LRV 44 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Faded Flaxflower from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9FB4C1 · 8273
Grand Bay
44%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Grand Bay in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Grand Bay in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintGrand Bay
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsFaded Flaxflower
Faded Flaxflower
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Harper's Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Cloudless Day
Behr
Nearly identical
Country Air
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
In the Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Palisade Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Slate Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Valor
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Water Splash
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Grand Bay
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Grand Bay
#9FB4C1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8589AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Grand Bay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Grand Bay 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 Grand Bay.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Grand Bay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Grand Bay have?
Grand Bay 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 Grand Bay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Grand Bay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Grand Bay are Faded Flaxflower by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Harper's Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Cloudless Day by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Grand Bay'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 Grand Bay?
Grand Bay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.9, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Grand Bay's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.