ColorplanBenjamin Moore Alfresco (1672) is a deep blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 21. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Bracing Blue (SW 6242), Farrow & Ball Sloe Blue (No.87) and Behr Blueprint (S470-5). For trim, try Lily White (2128-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 20.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #67818F |
| RGB | 103, 129, 143 |
| HSL | 201°, 16%, 48% |
About Alfresco
Alfresco (1672) is a deep, muted blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 21, Alfresco absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
North-facing light makes Alfresco read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to West Coast (CC-750), it's darker.
How Alfresco changes with the light
Alfresco has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Alfresco has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Alfresco will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Alfresco close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Alfresco looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Alfresco in real homes
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Alfresco equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.5
Also close: Storm Cloud (ΔE 5.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Alfresco questions
What undertone does Alfresco have?
Alfresco has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Alfresco read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Alfresco a light or dark color?
Alfresco has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 20.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 21, Alfresco absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Alfresco in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Bracing Blue SW 6242 (close, ΔE 4.5); Farrow & Ball: Sloe Blue No.87 (close, ΔE 4.2); Behr: Blueprint S470-5 (very close, ΔE 2.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Alfresco?
Try Lily White (2128-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Alfresco's undertone.
Where does Alfresco work best?
Alfresco works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 21, Alfresco absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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