Monaco 550C-3 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AEF1F1, estimated LRV 62 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spearmint from Dunn-Edwards (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #AEF1F1 · 550C-3
Monaco
62%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Monaco Technical Profile
HEX Code#AEF1F1
RGB174, 241, 241
Estimated LRV62.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Monaco
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Monaco
#AEF1F1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6E99C4
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Monaco Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Monaco — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Monaco have?
Monaco by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Monaco from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Monaco are Spearmint by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Jamaican Aqua by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Aqua Infusion by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Monaco's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Monaco?
Monaco has a estimated lightness value of 62.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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