# Benjamin Moore Jamestown Blue

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-jamestown-blue-hc-148](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-jamestown-blue-hc-148)

Benjamin Moore Jamestown Blue HC-148 is a muted blue with a clear gray-green cast that keeps it soft rather than bright. Its mid-tone depth gives walls noticeable color while remaining calm and low-contrast in a room. In north-facing or cooler light, the blue-gray side is likely to come forward, while warmer daylight and lamplight can make its subtle green influence more apparent. It suits bathrooms, bedrooms, and built-in cabinetry, especially alongside warm white trim, pale oak, aged brass, or weathered natural wood. For a more grounded palette, pair Jamestown Blue with charcoal accents, deep navy textiles, or creamy off-whites.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Jamestown Blue
- **Color code:** HC-148
- **HEX:** #82A0A6
- **RGB:** 130, 160, 166
- **LRV:** 33.78%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 190° Saturation: 21.69% Value: 65.1%
- **HSL:** hsl(190, 17, 58)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 21.69 Magenta: 3.61 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 34.9
- **YIQ:** Y: 151.714 I: -19.805 Q: -4.479
- **XYZ:** X: 28.657 Y: 32.64 Z: 40.856
- **CIE Lab:** L:63.868 a:-8.983 b:-6.551
- **CIE Luv:** L:63.868 u:-15.743 v:-8.244
- **Decimal:** 8560806
- **Hunter Lab:** 57.131, -10.443, -2.408

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore St. John Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-st-john-blue-csp-675)
- [Sherwin Williams Tranquil Aqua](https://plan-home.com/color/tranquil-aqua-sw-7611)
- [Benjamin Moore Province Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-province-blue-2135-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Williamsburg Wythe Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-williamsburg-wythe-blue-cw-590)
- [Sherwin Williams Powder Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/powder-blue-sw-2863)
- [Benjamin Moore Franklin Lakes](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-franklin-lakes-1643)
- [Behr Dolphin Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dolphin-blue)
- [Behr Rainy Season](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-rainy-season)
- [Benjamin Moore Sea Star](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sea-star-2123-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Dusty Cornflower](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dusty-cornflower-csp-605)
- [Sherwin Williams Delft](https://plan-home.com/color/delft-sw-9134)
- [Benjamin Moore Boca Raton Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-boca-raton-blue-711)
- [Sherwin Williams Aquitaine](https://plan-home.com/color/aquitaine-sw-9057)
- [Behr Crashing Waves](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-crashing-waves)
- [Benjamin Moore Cable Knit Sweater](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cable-knit-sweater-csp-650)
- [Sherwin Williams Morning at Sea](https://plan-home.com/color/morning-at-sea-sw-9634)
- [Behr Voyage](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-voyage)
- [Benjamin Moore Hemlock](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hemlock-719)
- [Behr Schooner](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-schooner)
- [Sherwin Williams Whirlpool](https://plan-home.com/color/whirlpool-sw-9135)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Colorado Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-colorado-gray-2136-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Santorini Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-santorini-blue-1634)
- [Benjamin Moore Buxton Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-buxton-blue-hc-149)
- [Benjamin Moore St. John Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-st-john-blue-csp-675)
- [Benjamin Moore Dusty Cornflower](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dusty-cornflower-csp-605)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Bella Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bella-blue-720)
- [Benjamin Moore Hemlock](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hemlock-719)
- [Benjamin Moore Province Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-province-blue-2135-40)
- [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-148

## 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.