# Benjamin Moore Whipple Blue

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-whipple-blue-hc-152](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-whipple-blue-hc-152)

Benjamin Moore Whipple Blue HC-152 is a muted mid-tone blue with a noticeable gray cast that keeps it grounded rather than bright. Its cool blue character reads clearly in natural daylight, while lower or warmer light can make the shade appear softer and more subdued. It has enough depth for a study, bedroom, or dining room, especially when paired with crisp white trim. Whipple Blue also suits painted cabinetry or an exterior front door where a calm, weathered-looking blue feels appropriate. Combine it with pale oak, brushed nickel, charcoal accents, and warm off-whites to give the color some contrast without making it feel stark.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Whipple Blue
- **Color code:** HC-152
- **HEX:** #769EB0
- **RGB:** 118, 158, 176
- **LRV:** 32.37%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 199° Saturation: 32.95% Value: 69.02%
- **HSL:** hsl(199, 27, 58)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 32.95 Magenta: 10.23 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 30.98
- **YIQ:** Y: 148.092 I: -29.62 Q: -2.86
- **XYZ:** X: 27.531 Y: 31.438 Z: 45.68
- **CIE Lab:** L:62.876 a:-9.156 b:-13.729
- **CIE Luv:** L:62.876 u:-20.211 v:-19.255
- **Decimal:** 7773872
- **Hunter Lab:** 56.07, -10.475, -9.054

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Saga Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-saga-blue)
- [Sherwin Williams Bluebird Feather](https://plan-home.com/color/bluebird-feather-sw-9062)
- [Benjamin Moore Labrador Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-labrador-blue-1670)
- [Behr Dolphin Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dolphin-blue)
- [Behr Yacht Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-yacht-blue)
- [Benjamin Moore Colonial Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-colonial-blue-1677)
- [Benjamin Moore Cable Knit Sweater](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cable-knit-sweater-csp-650)
- [Sherwin Williams Baby Blue Eyes](https://plan-home.com/color/baby-blue-eyes-sw-9070)
- [Benjamin Moore Franklin Lakes](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-franklin-lakes-1643)
- [Benjamin Moore I've Got the Blues](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ive-got-the-blues-774)
- [Benjamin Moore Sea Reflections](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sea-reflections-1664)
- [Sherwin Williams Adrift](https://plan-home.com/color/adrift-sw-7608)
- [Sherwin Williams Favorite Jeans](https://plan-home.com/color/favorite-jeans-sw-9147)
- [Sherwin Williams Dyer's Woad](https://plan-home.com/color/dyers-woad-sw-9071)
- [Behr Snowboard](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-snowboard)
- [Benjamin Moore Palace Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-palace-blue-cw-605)
- [Benjamin Moore Lafayette Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lafayette-blue-cw-610)
- [Sherwin Williams Powder Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/powder-blue-sw-2863)
- [Sherwin Williams Blue Cruise](https://plan-home.com/color/blue-cruise-sw-7606)
- [Benjamin Moore Denim Wash](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-denim-wash-838)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Saratoga Springs](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-saratoga-springs-1669)
- [Benjamin Moore New Born's Eyes](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-new-borns-eyes-1663)
- [Benjamin Moore Colonial Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-colonial-blue-1677)
- [Benjamin Moore Mediterranean Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mediterranean-sky-1662)
- [Benjamin Moore Sheer Romance](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sheer-romance-837)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Azurite](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-azurite-cw-670)
- [Benjamin Moore Schooner](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-schooner-af-520)
- [Benjamin Moore Fiji](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-fiji-af-525)
- [Benjamin Moore Bedford Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bedford-blue-1679)
- [Benjamin Moore Mozart Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mozart-blue-1665)

## 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 Woodcliff Lake](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-woodcliff-lake-980)
- [Benjamin Moore Silver Fox](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silver-fox-2108-50)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/HC-152

## 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.