# Benjamin Moore Buxton Blue

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-buxton-blue-hc-149](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-buxton-blue-hc-149)

Benjamin Moore Buxton Blue HC-149 is a muted blue-gray with a lightly weathered, green-leaning cast visible beneath its soft blue surface. Its mid-light value keeps it airy on broad walls, while the restrained saturation prevents it from reading overly bright or coastal-themed. In cooler daylight, Buxton Blue can appear cleaner and more blue; under warm bulbs, its gray undertone becomes more noticeable. It suits bedrooms, bathrooms, and painted cabinetry, especially alongside warm white trim, pale oak, aged brass, or natural linen. For contrast, pair this shade with deeper charcoal accents or a crisp off-white rather than a stark, icy white.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Buxton Blue
- **Color code:** HC-149
- **HEX:** #9DB6BA
- **RGB:** 157, 182, 186
- **LRV:** 44.97%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Colorado Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-colorado-gray-2136-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Ocean City Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ocean-city-blue-718)
- [Benjamin Moore Cape Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cape-blue-1642)
- [Sherwin Williams Aqua-Sphere](https://plan-home.com/color/aqua-sphere-sw-7613)
- [Sherwin Williams French Moire](https://plan-home.com/color/french-moire-sw-9056)
- [Behr Harmonious](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-harmonious)
- [Behr Clear Vista](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-clear-vista)
- [Sherwin Williams Interesting Aqua](https://plan-home.com/color/interesting-aqua-sw-6220)
- [Benjamin Moore Silken Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silken-blue-csp-670)
- [Behr Oslo Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-oslo-blue)
- [Benjamin Moore Exhale](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-exhale-af-515)
- [Behr Peaceful Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-peaceful-blue)
- [Sherwin Williams Languid Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/languid-blue-sw-6226)
- [Behr Ovation](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ovation)
- [Behr Gray Wool](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-gray-wool)
- [Benjamin Moore Santorini Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-santorini-blue-1634)
- [Behr Tahoe Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-tahoe-blue)
- [Sherwin Williams Rain](https://plan-home.com/color/rain-sw-6219)
- [Benjamin Moore Saratoga Springs](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-saratoga-springs-1669)
- [Benjamin Moore Paradiso](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-paradiso-717)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Silver Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silver-gray-2131-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Brittany Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-brittany-blue-1633)
- [Benjamin Moore Colorado Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-colorado-gray-2136-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Yarmouth Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-yarmouth-blue-hc-150)
- [Benjamin Moore Fantasy Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-fantasy-blue-716)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Hemlock](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hemlock-719)
- [Benjamin Moore St. John Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-st-john-blue-csp-675)
- [Benjamin Moore Jamestown Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-jamestown-blue-hc-148)
- [Benjamin Moore Ocean City Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ocean-city-blue-718)
- [Benjamin Moore Williamsburg Wythe Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-williamsburg-wythe-blue-cw-590)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-quietly-violet-csp-415)
- [Benjamin Moore Desert Shadows](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-desert-shadows-2114-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Hint of Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hint-of-violet-2114-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Antique Pearl](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-antique-pearl-2113-70)
- [Benjamin Moore Night Shade](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-night-shade-2116-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Brownstone](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-brownstone-csp-240)
- [Benjamin Moore Studio Clay](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-studio-clay-csp-380)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/HC-149

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.