Soft Blue 0651 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #AACDDD, LRV 57 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soft Blue from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AACDDD · 0651
Soft Blue
57%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Soft Blue Technical Profile
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Soft Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft 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 PaintSoft Blue
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sSoft Blue
Soft Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Flemish Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Vast Sky
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tender Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Liberty Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Blue Calico
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Adrift
Valspar
Nearly identical
Paradise View
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cool Vista
Kilz
Nearly identical
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Blue
#AACDDD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7F89B3
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft 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 Soft Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Blue have?
Soft Blue 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 Soft Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Blue are Soft Blue by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Flemish Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Emily by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft 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 Soft Blue?
Soft Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.4, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soft Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.