Benjamin Moore Blue Echo AF-505

Official page:Blue Echo AF-505
Code:AF-505
Name:Blue Echo
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Blue Echo?

Enhance your space with the tranquil charm of Benjamin Moore's Blue Echo (AF-505). This soothing shade of blue effortlessly adds a serene touch to any room. Pair Blue Echo with crisp white accents for a classic and timeless look, or combine it with soft grey tones for a modern twist. This versatile color also complements natural wood finishes, creating a harmonious and inviting atmosphere. Whether used as a statement wall color or as part of a cohesive color scheme, Blue Echo (AF-505) is sure to bring a sense of calm and sophistication to your space.

Benjamin Moore Blue Echo reviews (4 photos)

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What are Benjamin Moore Blue Echo undertones?

Blue Echo has a clear blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#6E888D

RGB code:

110, 136, 141

Is Benjamin Moore Blue Echo AF-505 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 190°, this dark blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.

AF-505 Blue Echo HSL code: 190, 12%, 49%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Blue Echo

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Blue Echo:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

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Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Blue Echo with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 10, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.

LRV of Blue Echo

Blue Echo has an LRV of 24.36% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 24.36%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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HEX#6E888DCopy color code
RGB Decimal110, 136, 141Copy color code
RGB Percent43.14%, 53.33%, 55.29%Copy color code
HSVHue: 190° Saturation: 21.99% Value: 55.29%Copy color code
HSLhsl(190, 12, 49)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 21.99 Magenta: 3.55 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 44.71Copy color code
YIQY: 128.796 I: -17.1 Q: -3.944Copy color code
XYZX: 20.041 Y: 22.846 Z: 28.546Copy color code
CIE LabL:54.913 a:-8.064 b:-5.74Copy color code
CIE LuvL:54.913 u:-13.6 v:-6.964Copy color code
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Hunter Lab47.797, -8.803, -1.952Copy color code
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