Ref. #3E555A · CW-575
Everard Blue
10%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Everard Blue Technical Profile
What color is Everard Blue? It's a dark cool neutral with the hex code #3E555A. Colors similar to Everard Blue include PPG Mountain Pine, MPC Las Palmas Blue, MPC Dabbler Teal. Everard Blue has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 10, Everard Blue 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, Everard Blue 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 Everard Blue
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Everard Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Everard Blue
#3E555A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#515E7A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Everard Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Everard Blue 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 Everard Blue.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Everard Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Everard Blue have?
Everard Blue by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Everard Blue from other brands?
The closest matches are Mountain Pine by PPG (#3B5257), Las Palmas Blue by MPC (#3B545C), Dabbler Teal by MPC (#405658). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Everard Blue?
Everard Blue has an LRV of 10.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Everard Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.