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Ref. #6AA3AC · CW-600

Bracken Blue

32%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Bracken Blue CW-600 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #6AA3AC, LRV 32 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sea Song from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Bracken Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#6AA3AC
RGB106, 163, 172
LRV32.2
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Bracken Blue in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Bracken Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreBracken Blue
Nearly identical
ValsparSea Song

Sea Song

Valspar

Nearly identical

Teal Lake

Vista Paint

Very similar

Relaxed Blue

Behr

Very similar

Deepest Aqua

PPG

Very similar

Estuary

Kilz

Very similar

Island Hop

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Blessed Blue

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Lobster

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Freshwater

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

North Haven

Dutch Boy

Visible difference

Pastel Blue

RAL

Visible difference

Water .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Bracken Blue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Bracken Blue

#6AA3AC

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8593AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Bracken Blue

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Sea Song

Complement

Summer's Eve

Bracken Blue 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

Fresh Lime

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Bunny Gray

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Prom Dress

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Glass Slipper

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Fire Dance

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Majestic Blue

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Seaside Resort

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#70ABB5

Whipple Blue

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#779FB1

More blue colors from other brands

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

Crisp Collar

Valspar · 8003-42C

#B7CED6

Heartbroken

Kilz · RC120-01

#547494

Royal Hyacinth

PPG · 1169-7

#464B6A

Bellflower

Dunn-Edwards · DE5908

#5D66AA

Wish Upon a Star

Vista Paint · 0668

#417C88

Bright Prelude Blue

PPG · 31BB 23/340

#5184BF

Bracken Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Bracken Blue have?
Bracken Blue 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 Bracken Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bracken Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bracken Blue are Sea Song by Valspar (a near-identical match), Gone Fishing by Valspar (a near-identical match), Teal Lake by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Bracken Blue'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 Bracken Blue?
Bracken Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.2, 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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