North Beach Blue 0485 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #859C9C, 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.
Ref. #859C9C · 0485
North Beach Blue
31%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
North Beach Blue Technical Profile
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North Beach Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to North Beach 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 PaintNorth Beach Blue
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sNorth Beach Blue
North Beach Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Life'S Whirlwind
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sea Star
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cool Ashes
Behr
Nearly identical
Blue Grass Field
PPG
Nearly identical
Delft
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Oval Room Blue
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Secluded Garden
Valspar
Nearly identical
June Gloom
Kilz
Very similar
Meek Moss Green
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Water .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Silver Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With North Beach Blue
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
Pure 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
Similar Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to North Beach Blue.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample North Beach Blue in your own space before committing.
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 near-identical match), Life'S Whirlwind by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Sea Star by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why North Beach Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.