Modern Blue 0608 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #BBD1E8, LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Modern Blue from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BBD1E8 · 0608
Modern Blue
62%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Modern Blue Technical Profile
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Modern Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Modern 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 PaintModern Blue
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sModern Blue
Modern Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pale Wildflower Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Hyacinth Tint
Behr
Nearly identical
Utterly Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Blues Scale
Kilz
Nearly identical
Windmill Wings
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Simply Sparkling
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Drenched Rain
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wondrous Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Modern Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Modern Blue
#BBD1E8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7B7BB7
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Modern Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Modern Blue 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 Modern Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Modern Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Modern Blue have?
Modern Blue 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 Modern Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Modern Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Modern Blue are Modern Blue by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Pale Wildflower Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Hyacinth Tint by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Modern 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 Modern Blue?
Modern Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Modern Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.