Benjamin Moore Hudson Bay 1680

Let’s dive into a full Hudson Bay paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 1680. Find out if this gorgeous cold blue paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Hudson Bay 1680
Color code:1680
Color name:Hudson Bay
Brand:Benjamin Moore

Hudson Bay for living room

  • Benjamin Moore Hudson Bay living room paint
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Check out this stunning Dark used in real living rooms. Explore how this Blue color shade can create a unique space

What are Benjamin Moore Hudson Bay undertones?

Blue is Benjamin Moore Hudson Bay undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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B

HEX value

HEX value:

#3F5266

RGB code:

63, 82, 102

Is Benjamin Moore Hudson Bay 1680 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 211° this Blue refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1680 Hudson Bay HSL code: 211, 24%, 32%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Cool Blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool Blue undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
  • Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Hudson Bay:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Hudson Bay 1680 vs Newburg Green HC-158

Can't decide between these gorgeous hues? We've got you covered with a comparison.

Benjamin Moore Hudson Bay 1680 vs Benjamin Moore Newburg Green HC-158Open Hudson Bay 1680
LRV: 9.77%
Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 10.58%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold

Hudson Bay 1680 vs Newburyport Blue HC-155

Trying to decide between these two shades? Our comparison highlights the similarities and differences between these two paint colors.

Benjamin Moore Hudson Bay 1680 vs Benjamin Moore Newburyport Blue HC-155Open Hudson Bay 1680
LRV: 9.77%
Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 10.31%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold