Benjamin Moore Stratton Blue / 704 / Del Mar Blue / HC-142
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- Stratton Blue for bedroom (3 photos)
- Stratton Blue for living room (2 photos)
- Benjamin Moore HC-142 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)
- Stratton Blue for exterior (3 photos)
- Benjamin Moore Stratton Blue reviews (14 photos)
- What are Benjamin Moore Stratton Blue undertones?
- Is Stratton Blue HC-142 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Stratton Blue
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Stratton Blue HC-142
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Stratton Blue HC-142 |
| Code: | HC-142 |
| Name: | Stratton Blue |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Stratton Blue?
Benjamin Moore Stratton Blue HC-142 is a muted blue-green with a noticeable gray cast, giving it a softened, medium-light appearance. Its green undertone keeps it from reading like a straightforward blue, while the restrained saturation makes it feel grounded rather than bright. In daylight, Stratton Blue can show more of its airy green-gray side; under warmer bulbs, it may appear a little quieter and more neutral. It suits bedroom walls, bathrooms, mudrooms, or painted cabinetry where a calm but visible color is wanted. Pair it with creamy off-whites, weathered oak, brushed nickel, charcoal accents, or natural linen for a layered, unfussy look.
Stratton Blue for bedroom (3 photos)
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing green shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Stratton Blue for living room (2 photos)
Check out this stunning mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this green shade can create a unique space
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Benjamin Moore HC-142 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool green hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Stratton Blue for exterior (3 photos)
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 green hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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Benjamin Moore Stratton Blue reviews (14 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this green that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Benjamin Moore Stratton Blue undertones?
Stratton Blue is a mid-light, very muted blue-green with a soft, low-saturation appearance rather than a crisp or vivid one. In the supplied digital sample, the visible bias leans subtly green, though that shift is gentle and can read differently across surfaces and lighting. Benjamin Moore describes it as a “muted blue-green,” which matches its overall visible color family rather than identifying a separate hidden undertone. Warm artificial light may bring out more of its yellow-green cast, while cool daylight can make the blue-green character appear a little clearer.
Manufacturer information used in this description: official color page.
HEX value:
RGB code:
147, 169, 160
Is Benjamin Moore Stratton Blue cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 155°, this Green leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
HC-142 Stratton Blue HSL code: 155, 11%, 62%
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.
How light temperature affects Stratton 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:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange-red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange-yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Green shade looks under different lighting:
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Stratton 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-142
Stratton Blue
Darker shades
HC-142
Stratton 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 Stratton Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 335, such as Benjamin Moore Raindrops on Roses and Aplomb.
LRV of Stratton Blue
Stratton Blue has an LRV of 37.77% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 37.77%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #93A9A0 |
| RGB Decimal | 147, 169, 160 |
| RGB Percent | 57.65%, 66.27%, 62.75% |
| HSV | Hue: 155° Saturation: 13.02% Value: 66.27% |
| HSL | hsl(155, 11, 62) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 13.02 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 5.33 Key: 33.73 |
| YIQ | Y: 161.396 I: -10.218 Q: -7.455 |
| XYZ | X: 32.564 Y: 37.116 Z: 38.697 |
| CIE Lab | L:67.364 a:-9.462 b:2.065 |
| CIE Luv | L:67.364 u:-11.547 v:4.573 |
| Decimal | 9677216 |
| Hunter Lab | 60.923, -11.207, 4.987 |
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