Blue Nose 1678 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #6488A0, LRV 23 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Storm Blue Sky from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6488A0 · 1678
Blue Nose
23%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Nose Technical Profile
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Blue Nose in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Nose in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreBlue Nose
Nearly identical
Vista PaintStorm Blue Sky
Storm Blue Sky
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Seal Pup
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Breakwaters
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sporty Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Roadster Blue
Valspar
Very similar
French Court
Behr
Very similar
Brookside Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Granite Falls
PPG
Very similar
Heavenly Sky
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Nose
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Nose
#6488A0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8589AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Nose
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Nose 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 Nose.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue Nose — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Nose have?
Blue Nose by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Blue Nose in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Nose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Nose are Storm Blue Sky by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Seal Pup by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Breakwaters by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Nose'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 Blue Nose?
Blue Nose has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Nose's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.