Ref. #006566 · C-682
Joyful Tears
10%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Joyful Tears Technical Profile
What color is Joyful Tears? It's a dark cool blue with the hex code #006566. Colors similar to Joyful Tears include Hirshfield's Joyful Tears, Behr Peacock Tail, Behr Tropical Skies. Joyful Tears has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 10, Joyful Tears creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Joyful Tears
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Joyful Tears
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Joyful Tears
#006566
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#1F4C7A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Joyful Tears
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Joyful Tears 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 Joyful Tears.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Joyful Tears — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Joyful Tears have?
Joyful Tears by Vista Paint has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Joyful Tears from other brands?
The closest matches are Joyful Tears by Hirshfield's (#006669), Peacock Tail by Behr (#116969), Tropical Skies by Behr (#106161). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Joyful Tears?
Joyful Tears has an LRV of 10.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Joyful Tears's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.