Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Abstract Idea |
| SKU | 0643 |
| Hex | #B9D1DD |
| RGB | 185, 209, 221 |
| HSL | 200°, 35%, 80% |
| LRV | 62 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Gray |
About Hirshfield's Abstract Idea
At LRV 62, Abstract Idea is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.
Abstract Idea is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Abstract Idea within Hirshfield's's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B9D1DD in HSL space. Pair Abstract Idea with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Hirshfield's Abstract Idea Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Abstract Idea from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Hirshfield's 0643 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Abstract Idea
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Abstract Idea. The nearest is Bewitching Blue (SW 6960) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 61 vs 62). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bewitching Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Abstract Idea
Behr's nearest match is Millstream (PPU14-16), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 62) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Abstract Idea without repainting risk. See the full Millstream swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Abstract Idea
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Abstract Idea is Grand Rapids (835). At ΔE 0.43 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 62 vs 62). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Grand Rapids and you'll get the same color. See the full Grand Rapids swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Abstract Idea
Valspar's nearest match is Arctic Circle (V108-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It runs slightly darker (LRV 60.2 vs 62) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Abstract Idea without repainting risk. See the full Arctic Circle swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Abstract Idea
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Abstract Idea is Constellation (PPG1155-4) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 60 vs 62) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Constellation swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Abstract Idea
At Glidden, the closest color to Abstract Idea is Constellation (PPG1155-4) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 60 vs 62) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Constellation swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Abstract Idea
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Abstract Idea is Sky's the Limit (140-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 60 vs 62) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sky's the Limit swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Abstract Idea
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Abstract Idea is Celestial Skies (HGSW 1396) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 59 vs 62) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Celestial Skies swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Abstract Idea
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Two Harbors (DE5813), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It runs slightly darker (LRV 58 vs 62) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Abstract Idea without repainting risk. See the full Two Harbors swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Abstract Idea
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Abstract Idea — the nearest deck color, Vibrant Horizon (JG-88), is clearly different (ΔE 5.12). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0643 instead. See the full Vibrant Horizon swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Abstract Idea
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Abstract Idea — the nearest deck color, Skylight (NO. 205), is clearly different (ΔE 7.96). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0643 instead. See the full Skylight swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Abstract Idea
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Abstract Idea (0643), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 62 vs 62) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Abstract Idea without repainting risk. See the full Abstract Idea swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Abstract Idea
At Rodda, the closest color to Abstract Idea is Dream Whisper (R085) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 58 vs 62) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dream Whisper swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Abstract Idea
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Abstract Idea is Thermal (C2-752) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 62) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thermal swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Abstract Idea
Clare has no exact twin of Abstract Idea. The nearest is Nairobi Blue (PNT100-LT-36) at ΔE 4.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 67 vs 62). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nairobi Blue swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Abstract Idea
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Abstract Idea — the nearest deck color, Pigeon Gray (PIGEON GRAY), is clearly different (ΔE 7.53). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0643 instead. See the full Pigeon Gray swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Abstract Idea
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Abstract Idea — the nearest deck color, Louis Blue (LOUIS BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 5.35). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0643 instead. See the full Louis Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Abstract Idea
Backdrop has no exact twin of Abstract Idea. The nearest is Lost in the 80s (BD-LO) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 51 vs 62). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lost in the 80s swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Abstract Idea
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Abstract Idea — the nearest deck color, Serenity Blue (285139), is clearly different (ΔE 7.76). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0643 instead. See the full Serenity Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Abstract Idea
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Abstract Idea is Abstract Idea (0643). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 61 vs 62). If Kompozit is your counter, order Abstract Idea and you'll get the same color. See the full Abstract Idea swatch →