Azure Water 677 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #699C9A, estimated LRV 29 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Semi-Precious from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #699C9A · 677
Azure Water
29%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Azure Water Technical Profile
HEX Code#699C9A
RGB105, 156, 154
Estimated LRV29.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Azure Water
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Azure Water
#699C9A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859BAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Azure Water
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Azure Water 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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Azure Water — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Azure Water have?
Azure Water by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Azure Water from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Azure Water are Semi-Precious by Behr (a close digital match), Semi-precious by Behr (a close digital match), Folk Song by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Azure Water'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 Azure Water?
Azure Water has a estimated lightness value of 29.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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