Benjamin Moore Buxton Blue HC-149

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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Buxton Blue HC-149 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 188° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HC-149 Buxton Blue HSL code: 188, 17%, 67%

• 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.

How light temperature affects Buxton Blue

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

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 décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

HC-149
Buxton Blue

• 2131-60
  Silver Gray

  

• 1633
  Brittany Blue

  

• 2136-50
  Colorado Gray

  

• HC-150
  Yarmouth Blue

  

• 716
  Fantasy Blue

  

Darker shades

HC-149
Buxton Blue

• 719
  Hemlock

  

• CSP-675
  St. John Blue

  

• HC-148
  Jamestown Blue

  

• 718
  Ocean City Blue

  

• CW-590
  Williamsburg Wythe Blue

  

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.

HC-149
Buxton Blue

• CSP-415
  Quietly Violet

  

• 2114-30
  Desert Shadows

  

• 2114-60
  Hint of Violet

  

• 2113-70
  Antique Pearl

  

• 2116-10
  Night Shade

  

• CSP-240
  Brownstone

  

• CSP-380
  Studio Clay

  

LRV of Buxton Blue

Buxton Blue has an LRV of 44.97% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#9DB6BA
RGB Decimal	157, 182, 186
RGB Percent	61.57%, 71.37%, 72.94%
HSV	Hue: 188° Saturation: 15.59% Value: 72.94%
HSL	hsl(188, 17, 67)
CMYK	Cyan: 15.59 Magenta: 2.15 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 27.06
YIQ	Y: 174.981 I: -16.183 Q: -4.044
XYZ	X: 39.493 Y: 44.168 Z: 52.886
CIE Lab	L:72.341 a:-7.676 b:-4.902
CIE Luv	L:72.341 u:-13.445 v:-6.087
Decimal	10335930
Hunter Lab	66.459, -10.232, -0.659