Modern Blue 0608 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #BBD1E8, estimated 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.
Vista Paint · #BBD1E8 · 0608
Modern Blue
62%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Modern Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#BBD1E8
RGB187, 209, 232
Estimated LRV62.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandVista Paint
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Modern Blue
Hirshfield's
#BAD1E9
Close digital match
Pale Wildflower Blue
PPG
#BDD1E8
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Hyacinth Tint
Behr
#BBD3EA
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Utterly Blue
Valspar
#B6CCE5
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Blues Scale
Kilz
#B8CDE1
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Windmill Wings
Benjamin Moore
#BDD3EE
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Simply Sparkling
Dutch Boy
#BCCEE6
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Drenched Rain
Dunn-Edwards
#C1D1E2
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Wondrous Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#B8CDDD
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#C5D1D8
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Colors That Work With Modern Blue
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Modern Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Modern Blue are Modern Blue by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Pale Wildflower Blue by PPG (a close digital match), Hyacinth Tint by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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