Ref. #6F898E · AF-505
Blue Echo
23%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Echo Technical Profile
What color is Blue Echo? It's a deep cool gray with the hex code #6F898E. Colors similar to Blue Echo include Behr Winter In Paris, PPG Twilight Stroll, Behr Polaris Blue. Blue Echo has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 23, Blue Echo creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Blue Echo pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Blue Echo
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Echo
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Echo
#6F898E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8391AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Echo
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Echo 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Blue Echo.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue Echo — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Echo have?
Blue Echo by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Blue Echo from other brands?
The closest matches are Winter In Paris by Behr (#6E888E), Twilight Stroll by PPG (#71898D), Polaris Blue by Behr (#6F8A8D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Blue Echo?
Blue Echo has an LRV of 23.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Echo's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.