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In the Blue

41%LRV Value
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In the Blue 0504 is a neutral paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #9CAFBA, LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is In the Blue from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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In the Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#9CAFBA
RGB156, 175, 186
LRV41.3
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandVista Paint

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In the Blue in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to In the 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 PaintIn the Blue
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sIn the Blue

In the Blue

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Winter Lake

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Soft Traditional Blue

PPG

Nearly identical

Rainy Sidewalk

Behr

Nearly identical

Dockside Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Kittiwake

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Irogon Blue

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Hibernate

Valspar

Nearly identical

Fogged in

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Water Splash

Kilz

Nearly identical

Wool .03

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With In the Blue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

In the Blue

#9CAFBA

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#858AAD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for In the Blue

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Little Falls

Complement

Heavenly Cocoa

In the Blue Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Picholine

Pop

Aqueous

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Flirty Fran

Pop

Wild Berry

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Exotica

Pop

Pumpkin

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Vista Paint Colors

Other Vista Paint colors close to In the Blue.

Blue Pot

Vista Paint · 0624

#99ADBE

Mystic Lake

Vista Paint · 8344

#9FB4B2

Bulfinch Blue

Vista Paint · H0043

#93AFB4

Stormy Bay

Vista Paint · 0484

#9BAFAD

Purple Paradise

Vista Paint · 7225

#A1A6C4

Beacon Fog

Vista Paint · 0490

#9CAAAB

More neutral colors from other brands

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

Pitch Blue

Farrow & Ball · 220

#636E8F

Glass .06

Colorhouse · Glass-06

#696346

Purple Plumage

Valspar · 1005-5B

#A57A8D

Dense Shrub

Behr · 700F-6

#4E6D5B

Night Club

Behr · N500-7

#334049

Misted Meadow

Dutch Boy · 329-2DB

#C0D1C1

In the Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does In the Blue have?
In the Blue by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample In the Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match In the Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to In the Blue are In the Blue by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Winter Lake by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Soft Traditional Blue by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting In the 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 In the Blue?
In the Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.3, 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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