Paradise Bay 7409 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #7BC9E4, LRV 52 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lasting Thoughts from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7BC9E4 · 7409
Paradise Bay
52%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Paradise Bay Technical Profile
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Paradise Bay in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Paradise Bay in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintParadise Bay
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sLasting Thoughts
Lasting Thoughts
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Winter Chime
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pool Party
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Chilly Blue
Behr
Very similar
By the Sea
PPG
Very similar
Sky Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sky Fall
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Summer Splash
Valspar
Very similar
Mountain Creek
Kilz
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Paradise Bay
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Paradise Bay
#7BC9E4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7184C1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Paradise Bay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Paradise Bay 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 Paradise Bay.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Paradise Bay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Paradise Bay have?
Paradise Bay by Vista Paint has a cool (blue) 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 Paradise Bay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Paradise Bay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Paradise Bay are Lasting Thoughts by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Winter Chime by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Pool Party by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Paradise Bay'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 Paradise Bay?
Paradise Bay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.6, 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 Paradise Bay's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.