Benjamin Moore

Buxton Blue

HC-149

Buxton Blue is a medium blue with a slight green undertone. Its LRV of 44.97 places it in the mid range and keeps it from reading too dark. It is suitable for bedrooms, bathrooms, or living rooms with coastal or neutral schemes.

Pair it with Benjamin Moore White Dove and Simply White for clean contrast. Soft Fern, Kendall Charcoal, or Hale Navy can add deeper or related tones. In mixed lighting, the undertone remains visible and the color does not wash out.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

HC-149

Collection

Historical Colors

Buxton Blue in Real Homes (1 Photos)

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Buxton Blue in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Buxton Blue under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Buxton Blue under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

188°

Cyan Family

Lightness

67%

Medium

Saturation

17%

Muted

LRV

45.0
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Very Light
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Color Position
Saturation →
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Color Codes

HEX
#9DB6BA
RGB Decimal
157, 182, 186
RGB Percent
61.6%, 71.4%, 72.9%
HSL
188.3, 17.4%, 67.3%
HSV
188.3, 15.6%, 72.9%
CMYK
15.6%, 2.2%, 0.0%, 27.1%
YIQ
175.0, -16.2, -4.0
XYZ
39.50, 44.17, 52.90
CIE Lab
72.34, -7.67, -4.91
CIE Luv
72.34, -13.44, -6.10
Hunter Lab
66.46, -6.89, -4.65
Decimal
10335930

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