ColorplanBenjamin Moore Avalon (CC-756) is a deep blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 25. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Berrington Blue (No.14) and Behr Dragonfly (PPU12-03). For trim, try Palest Pistachio (2122-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 25.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #6F8F8E |
| RGB | 111, 143, 142 |
| HSL | 178°, 13%, 50% |
About Avalon
Avalon (CC-756) is a deep, muted blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 25, Avalon 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 Avalon 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. It's very close to Fort Pierce Green (712); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Avalon changes with the light
Avalon 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
Avalon has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Avalon 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 Avalon close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Avalon looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Avalon in real homes
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Avalon 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
Closest available · ΔE 9.7
Also close: Bracing Blue (ΔE 9.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.8
Also close: Sugar Bag Light (ΔE 5.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Avalon questions
What undertone does Avalon have?
Avalon has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Avalon read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Avalon a light or dark color?
Avalon has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 25.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 25, Avalon 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 Avalon in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Privilege Green SW 6193 (closest available, ΔE 9.7); Farrow & Ball: Berrington Blue No.14 (close, ΔE 3.8); Behr: Dragonfly PPU12-03 (very close, ΔE 1.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Avalon?
Try Palest Pistachio (2122-60) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Avalon's undertone.
Where does Avalon work best?
Avalon works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 25, Avalon 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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