Blue Nose by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Blue Nose

23%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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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.

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Blue Nose Technical Profile

HEX Code#6488A0
RGB100, 136, 160
LRV22.9
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Blue Nose

Complement

Nutshell

Blue Nose Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Alaskan Husky

Trim

Snow White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Paradise Valley

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Bunny Gray

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Raspberry Glac

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Glass Slipper

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Peruvian

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Blue Nose.

Old Blue Jeans

Benjamin Moore · 839

#6C8AA4

Yin Yang

Benjamin Moore · 824

#6B83A9

West Coast

Benjamin Moore · 1671

#6C8996

Sea Reflections

Benjamin Moore · 1664

#7193A4

Alfresco

Benjamin Moore · 1672

#688290

Blue Dusk

Benjamin Moore · 1644

#6F8892

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

The Blues

Dunn-Edwards · DE5859

#296A9D

Bird’s Egg Blue

Vista Paint · 7343

#6198C0

Roman White

Hirshfield's · 0656

#DEEDEB

Midship Blue

PPG · 30BB 14/173

#536784

The Crowd Roars!

Valspar · 8001-38E

#1FA9C3

Ocean Blues

Vista Paint · 7414

#497786

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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