Benjamin Moore Buxton Blue HC-149
| Official page: | Buxton Blue HC-149 |
| Code: | HC-149 |
| Name: | Buxton Blue |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Buxton Blue?
Experience the tranquil beauty of Benjamin Moore's Buxton Blue (HC-149) infusing your space with a sense of calm and sophistication. This timeless shade of blue, reminiscent of a clear sky on a perfect day, is perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and bathrooms, creating a serene oasis in your home. Buxton Blue evokes a feeling of tranquility and balance, making it ideal for creating a peaceful and inviting atmosphere. Whether used as an accent wall or as the main color, this versatile hue adds a touch of elegance and freshness to any room. Let Buxton Blue transform your space into a peaceful retreat where you can relax and recharge.
Buxton Blue for bedroom
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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Buxton Blue for living room
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Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Blue shade can create a unique space
Benjamin Moore HC-149 on kitchen cabinets
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Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Buxton Blue for exterior
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Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
What are Benjamin Moore Buxton Blue undertones?
The undertone of Buxton Blue can be accurately described as a Blue hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#9DB6BA
RGB code:
157, 182, 186
Is Benjamin Moore Buxton Blue HC-149 cool or warm?
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cool
With a hue of 188° this Blue refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
HC-149 Buxton Blue HSL code: 188, 17%, 67%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
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 Buxton Blue:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent decor, it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
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Buxton Blue
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Buxton Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 8, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.
