North Beach Blue 0485 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #859C9C, estimated LRV 31 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is North Beach Blue from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #859C9C · 0485
North Beach Blue
31%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
North Beach Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#859C9C
RGB133, 156, 156
Estimated LRV31.2
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 Familygray
BrandVista Paint
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
North Beach Blue
Hirshfield's
#849C9D
Close digital match
Life'S Whirlwind
Dutch Boy
#889F9E
Close digital match
Sea Star
Benjamin Moore
#899F9F
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Cool Ashes
Behr
#899D9D
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Blue Grass Field
PPG
#8A9C9B
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Delft
Sherwin-Williams
#8B9FA0
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Oval Room Blue
Farrow & Ball
#8B9D9B
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Secluded Garden
Valspar
#809B99
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June Gloom
Kilz
#869B97
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Meek Moss Green
Dunn-Edwards
#869F98
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Water .05
Colorhouse
#82979D
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Silver Grey
RAL
#8A9597
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Colors That Work With North Beach Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
North Beach Blue
#859C9C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8599AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for North Beach Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
North Beach 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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North Beach Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does North Beach Blue have?
North Beach Blue by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 North Beach Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to North Beach Blue are North Beach Blue by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Life'S Whirlwind by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Sea Star by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting North Beach 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 North Beach Blue?
North Beach Blue has a estimated lightness value of 31.2, 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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