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Blue Echo

We've categorized Blue Echo as a versatile Blue because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 4 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#6E888D

LRV

24.36

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Light Reflectance Value
24.36
Dark
TemperatureCool
UseInterior & Exterior

Blue Echo in Real Rooms

Blue Echo has a medium LRV of 24.36 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a misc and living room.

1 Misc Photo

These "miscellaneous" applications of Blue Echo prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.

Benjamin Moore Blue Echo cozy accent wall color

Accent wall in Blue Echo brings cozy intimacy to the room.

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3 Living Room Photos

Blue Echo anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.

Benjamin Moore AF-505 cozy hallway paint

Hallway walls in Blue Echo create a welcoming, enveloping passage.

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Benjamin Moore Blue Echo cozy hallway interior

Hallway accent wall painted Blue Echo adds unexpected personality.

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Benjamin Moore Blue Echo hallway color review

Walls in Blue Echo establish a warm, inviting blue atmosphere.

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Coordinating Colors

Blue Echo
Spa
Blue Echo vs Spa
Blue Echo
Spa
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Blue Echo
AF-505 · LRV 24
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Spa
AF-435 · LRV 63

Spa reflects far more light (LRV 63 vs 24), opening up a space where Blue Echo encloses it.

Blue Echo
Mink
Blue Echo vs Mink
Blue Echo
Mink
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Blue Echo
AF-505 · LRV 24
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Mink
2112-10 · LRV 7

At LRV 24 vs 7, Blue Echo is decisively the brighter choice.

Blue Echo
Clay Beige
Blue Echo vs Clay Beige
Blue Echo
Clay Beige
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Blue Echo
AF-505 · LRV 24
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Clay Beige
OC-11 · LRV 62

At LRV 62 vs 24, Clay Beige is decisively the brighter choice.

Blue Echo
Splendor
Blue Echo vs Splendor
Blue Echo
Splendor
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Blue Echo
AF-505 · LRV 24
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Splendor
AF-385 · LRV 50

At LRV 50 vs 24, Splendor is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Blue Echo
Hemlock
Blue Echo vs Hemlock
Blue Echo
Hemlock
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Blue Echo
AF-505 · LRV 24
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Hemlock
719 · LRV 29

Hemlock reads slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 24), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Aegean Teal
Blue Echo
Aegean Teal vs Blue Echo
Aegean Teal
Blue Echo
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Aegean Teal
2136-40 · LRV 25
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Blue Echo
AF-505 · LRV 24

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 25 vs 24), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Blue Echo
Fort Pierce Green
Blue Echo vs Fort Pierce Green
Blue Echo
Fort Pierce Green
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Blue Echo
AF-505 · LRV 24
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Fort Pierce Green
712 · LRV 26

With LRVs of 26 and 24, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Blue Echo
Templeton Gray
Blue Echo vs Templeton Gray
Blue Echo
Templeton Gray
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Blue Echo
AF-505 · LRV 24
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Templeton Gray
HC-161 · LRV 24

With LRVs of 24 and 24, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Blue Echo
Quietly Violet
Blue Echo vs Quietly Violet
Blue Echo
Quietly Violet
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Blue Echo
AF-505 · LRV 24
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Quietly Violet
CSP-415 · LRV 22

With LRVs of 24 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Blue Echo
Desert Shadows
Blue Echo vs Desert Shadows
Blue Echo
Desert Shadows
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Blue Echo
AF-505 · LRV 24
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Desert Shadows
2114-30 · LRV 12

At LRV 24 vs 12, Blue Echo is decisively the brighter choice.

Blue Echo
Hint of Violet
Blue Echo vs Hint of Violet
Blue Echo
Hint of Violet
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Blue Echo
AF-505 · LRV 24
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Hint of Violet
2114-60 · LRV 66

Hint of Violet reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 24), opening up a space where Blue Echo encloses it.

Antique Pearl
Blue Echo
Antique Pearl vs Blue Echo
Antique Pearl
Blue Echo
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Antique Pearl
2113-70 · LRV 72
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Blue Echo
AF-505 · LRV 24

At LRV 72 vs 24, Antique Pearl is decisively the brighter choice.

Blue Echo
Night Shade
Blue Echo vs Night Shade
Blue Echo
Night Shade
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Blue Echo
AF-505 · LRV 24
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Night Shade
2116-10 · LRV 6

Blue Echo reflects far more light (LRV 24 vs 6), opening up a space where Night Shade encloses it.

Blue Echo
Brownstone
Blue Echo vs Brownstone
Blue Echo
Brownstone
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Blue Echo
AF-505 · LRV 24
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Brownstone
CSP-240 · LRV 8

Blue Echo reflects far more light (LRV 24 vs 8), opening up a space where Brownstone encloses it.

Blue Echo
Studio Clay
Blue Echo vs Studio Clay
Blue Echo
Studio Clay
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Blue Echo
AF-505 · LRV 24
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Studio Clay
CSP-380 · LRV 29

Studio Clay reads slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 24), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Lighter Colors

Blue Echo
Smokestack Gray
Blue Echo vs Smokestack Gray
Blue Echo
Smokestack Gray
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Blue Echo
AF-505 · LRV 24
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Smokestack Gray
2131-40 · LRV 23

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 24 vs 23), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Aegean Teal
Blue Echo
Aegean Teal vs Blue Echo
Aegean Teal
Blue Echo
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Aegean Teal
2136-40 · LRV 25
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Blue Echo
AF-505 · LRV 24

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 25 vs 24), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Blue Echo
Van Courtland Blue
Blue Echo vs Van Courtland Blue
Blue Echo
Van Courtland Blue
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Blue Echo
AF-505 · LRV 24
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Van Courtland Blue
HC-145 · LRV 31

A 7-point LRV gap (31 vs 24) makes Van Courtland Blue the marginally brighter of the two.

Blue Echo
Province Blue
Blue Echo vs Province Blue
Blue Echo
Province Blue
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Blue Echo
AF-505 · LRV 24
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Province Blue
2135-40 · LRV 32

A 7-point LRV gap (32 vs 24) makes Province Blue the marginally brighter of the two.

Blue Echo
Williamsburg Wythe Blue
Blue Echo vs Williamsburg Wythe Blue
Blue Echo
Williamsburg Wythe Blue
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Blue Echo
AF-505 · LRV 24
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Williamsburg Wythe Blue
CW-590 · LRV 33

Williamsburg Wythe Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 24), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Darker Colors

Blue Echo
Yorktowne Green
Blue Echo vs Yorktowne Green
Blue Echo
Yorktowne Green
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Blue Echo
AF-505 · LRV 24
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Yorktowne Green
HC-133 · LRV 11

At LRV 24 vs 11, Blue Echo is decisively the brighter choice.

Blue Echo
Providence Blue
Blue Echo vs Providence Blue
Blue Echo
Providence Blue
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Blue Echo
AF-505 · LRV 24
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Providence Blue
1636 · LRV 19

Blue Echo reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 19), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Blue Echo
Nocturnal Gray
Blue Echo vs Nocturnal Gray
Blue Echo
Nocturnal Gray
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Blue Echo
AF-505 · LRV 24
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Nocturnal Gray
2135-30 · LRV 14

A 11-point LRV gap (24 vs 14) makes Blue Echo the marginally brighter of the two.

Blue Echo
Wetherburn's Blue
Blue Echo vs Wetherburn's Blue
Blue Echo
Wetherburn's Blue
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Blue Echo
AF-505 · LRV 24
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Wetherburn's Blue
CW-580 · LRV 24

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 24 vs 24), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Color Codes

HEX#6E888D
RGB110, 136, 141
HSL190° 12% 49%
CMYK22 4 0 45
CIE LabL: 54.9 a: -8.1 b: -5.7
XYZX: 0.20 Y: 0.23 Z: 0.28