Quiet Refuge 7306 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #AEC6DA, estimated LRV 54 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Caspian Tide from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #AEC6DA · 7306
Quiet Refuge
54%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Quiet Refuge Technical Profile
HEX Code#AEC6DA
RGB174, 198, 218
Estimated LRV54.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandVista Paint
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#AFC6DB
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Colors That Work With Quiet Refuge
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Quiet Refuge
#AEC6DA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8284B0
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Quiet Refuge
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Quiet Refuge Room Palettes
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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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Quiet Refuge — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Quiet Refuge have?
Quiet Refuge 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 Quiet Refuge from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Quiet Refuge are Caspian Tide by Behr (a close digital match), Novella Blue by Valspar (a close digital match), Tiny Brook Blue by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Quiet Refuge'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 Quiet Refuge?
Quiet Refuge has a estimated lightness value of 54.4, 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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