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Ref. #AEF1F1 · 550C-3

Monaco

62%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Monaco Technical Profile

What color is Monaco? It's a light cool blue with the hex code #AEF1F1. Colors similar to Monaco include Dunn-Edwards Spearmint, MPC Bluepoint, Benjamin Moore Jamaican Aqua. Monaco has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 62, Monaco sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.

HEX Code#AEF1F1
RGB174, 241, 241
LRV62.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors Similar to Monaco

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Spearmint

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Bluepoint

MPC

Very similar

Jamaican Aqua

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Aqua Infusion

Vista Paint

Very similar

Sprout .01

Colorhouse

Very similar

Everest

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Silent Ripple

PPG

Very similar

Frosty

Valspar

Very similar
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Monaco

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Monaco

#AEF1F1

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#6E99C4

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Monaco

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Carefree Sky

Complement

Youthful Coral

Monaco Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Frost 1857

Accent

Hilltop

Pop

Solitary Tree

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Frost

Accent

Mosaic Blue

Pop

Matadors Cape

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Frost

Accent

Circus Red

Pop

Chili Pepper

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Monaco.

Sea Rover

Behr · 540C-3

#A9F0EE

Carefree Sky

Behr · M490-2

#AAEBEC

Bengal Blue

Behr · M480-3

#A7F1EB

Holiday Road

Behr · 560C-3

#B4E9F2

Early September

Behr · M500-2

#B1E8EC

Winsome Hue

Behr · 530C-3

#ADFAEA

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Heartbroken

Kilz · RC120-01

#547494

Royal Hyacinth

PPG · 1169-7

#464B6A

Bellflower

Dunn-Edwards · DE5908

#5D66AA

Wish Upon a Star

Vista Paint · C-667

#417C88

Oriental Iris

Benjamin Moore · 1418

#B5BEDA

Coat of Arms

Benjamin Moore · 763

#3D6D7B

Monaco — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Monaco have?
Monaco by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Monaco from other brands?
The closest matches are Spearmint by Dunn-Edwards (#B1EAE8), Bluepoint by MPC (#ADE7E9), Jamaican Aqua by Benjamin Moore (#B4E9E7). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Monaco?
Monaco has an LRV of 62.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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