Blue Nose 1678 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #6488A0, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #6488A0 · 1678
Blue Nose
23%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Nose Technical Profile
HEX Code#6488A0
RGB100, 136, 160
Estimated LRV22.9
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#618AA3
Close digital match
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#65869B
Close digital match
Breakwaters
Kilz
#6086A2
Close digital match
Sporty Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#6A8AA4
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#5A859E
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Behr
#698EA3
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#708BA0
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#638496
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#6B90B3
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#6A90B4
Visible digital difference
Light Blue
RAL
#3B83BD
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Blue Nose
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Blue Nose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Nose are Storm Blue Sky by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Seal Pup by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Breakwaters by Kilz (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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