Alfresco 1672 is a neutral paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #688290, estimated LRV 21 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is High Seas Blue from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #688290 · 1672
Alfresco
21%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Alfresco Technical Profile
HEX Code#688290
RGB104, 130, 144
Estimated LRV20.9
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Alfresco
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Alfresco
#688290
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8087AB
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Alfresco
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Alfresco Room Palettes
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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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Alfresco — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Alfresco have?
Alfresco by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Alfresco from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Alfresco are High Seas Blue by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Windy Seas by Behr (a close digital match), Artifact by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Alfresco'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 Alfresco?
Alfresco has a estimated lightness value of 20.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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