What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Blue Echo?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Blue Echo undertone is #6E888D .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Blue Echo?

RGB code is 110, 136, 141 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Benjamin Moore Blue Echo AF-505

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

Benjamin Moore AF-505 Blue Echo is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Blue Echo undertones?

Blue is Benjamin Moore Blue Echo undertone color.

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.

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What are Benjamin Moore Blue Echo undertones?

The undertone of Blue Echo can be accurately described as a Blue hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

HEX value

HEX value:

#6E888D

RGB code:

110, 136, 141

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

warm

cool

With a hue of 190° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

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.

Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

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 sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange‑red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange‑yellow	All 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

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.

Lighter shades

AF-505
Blue Echo

Darker shades

AF-505
Blue Echo

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.

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LRV of Blue Echo

Blue Echo has an LRV of 24.36% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why 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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Format	Code
HEX	#6E888D
RGB Decimal	110, 136, 141
RGB Percent	43.14%, 53.33%, 55.29%
HSV	Hue: 190° Saturation: 21.99% Value: 55.29%
HSL	hsl(190, 12, 49)
CMYK	Cyan: 21.99 Magenta: 3.55 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 44.71
YIQ	Y: 128.796 I: -17.1 Q: -3.944
XYZ	X: 20.041 Y: 22.846 Z: 28.546
CIE Lab	L:54.913 a:-8.064 b:-5.74
CIE Luv	L:54.913 u:-13.6 v:-6.964
Decimal	7243917
Hunter Lab	47.797, -8.803, -1.952