Meringue 0696 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #289F90, LRV 27 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Meringue from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #289F90 · 0696
Meringue
27%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Meringue Technical Profile
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Meringue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Meringue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintMeringue
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sMeringue
Meringue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mermaid Tail
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Deep Teal
Kilz
Nearly identical
Hi Tech Turquoise
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Plumage
Behr
Very similar
Miami Jade
PPG
Very similar
Laguna Green
Valspar
Very similar
Albuquerque Teal
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Jargon Jade
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dream .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pastel Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Arsenic
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Meringue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Meringue
#289F90
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5088AA
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Meringue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Meringue 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 Meringue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Meringue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Meringue have?
Meringue 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 Meringue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Meringue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Meringue are Meringue by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Mermaid Tail by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Deep Teal by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Meringue'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 Meringue?
Meringue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.3, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Meringue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.