Avalon
What Avalon Actually Looks Like
Avalon reads as a muted, medium-depth teal gray. It sits squarely between blue and green without leaning hard toward either, giving it a restrained, almost mineral quality. It is not a bright or saturated color. The gray presence keeps it grounded and serious rather than playful, and at its LRV it carries real depth on the wall.
Avalon Undertones
The hex and RGB values place the green and blue channels in close proximity, which produces that characteristic teal balance. A subtle gray runs through the color, softening what might otherwise feel cool and sharp. In low or north-facing light the gray can take over, pushing the color toward a quiet slate. In warmer or brighter light the blue-green reads more clearly.
Where Avalon Works Best
Avalon suits spaces where you want a color with presence but not aggression. Because its LRV puts it in the medium-dark range, it works well as an accent wall color, in smaller rooms you want to feel enveloping, or in larger rooms with good natural light where the depth becomes an asset. It also holds up in exteriors, given its availability in both interior and exterior formulas.
Where to put Avalon
On a single focal wall in a living room, Avalon creates a settled, grounded backdrop without the starkness of a true navy or charcoal. Pair the remaining walls with a warm off-white and bring in natural wood tones to balance the coolness.
Avalon wraps a bedroom in quiet, cool depth that many people find genuinely restful. Use it on all four walls in a room with decent light. Layer in linen or warm-toned textiles to prevent the space from feeling too cold.
A focused, non-distracting color at this saturation level works well in a workspace. Avalon is stimulating enough to keep you alert but not loud enough to compete with your screen or your thinking.
On an exterior, Avalon reads as a classic New England or coastal-influenced slate teal. It pairs naturally with white or cream trim and ages well in natural light. Dark bronze or black hardware reads sharp against it.
What to Pair With Avalon
No coordinating colors are listed in our database for Avalon CC-756, so pairings here are based on established color principles for muted teal grays at this depth. Keep companions neutral or warm to let Avalon anchor the palette without competition.
Colors that clash with Avalon
Avalon sits on the cool blue-green side of the wheel. Warm red-orange furnishings or flooring can make the color feel unsettled rather than complementary, even though teal and terracotta are often cited as a pairing.
A bright, blue-toned white next to Avalon can push the whole room toward cold and institutional, especially in a north-facing space.
At an LRV below 30, Avalon absorbs light rather than reflecting it. In a room with one small window or limited artificial light, the color can feel oppressively dark.
Common questions
The color code is CC-756, the hex is #6F8F8E, and the LRV is 26.39, which places it firmly in the medium-dark range.
Yes, Benjamin Moore makes Avalon available in both interior and exterior formulas.
It tends to balance the two, which is exactly what makes it feel like a true teal rather than a blue-green or green-blue. The dominant influence in any given room will depend on your light source and the colors surrounding it.
An eggshell finish is a reliable choice for living rooms and bedrooms. It is washable, has just enough sheen to give the color life, and does not highlight wall imperfections the way a satin finish can.