Buxton Blue HC-149 is a neutral paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9EB7BB, estimated LRV 45 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue By You from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #9EB7BB · HC-149
Buxton Blue
45%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
More about Buxton Blue
Buxton Blue is a soft, historic blue with a green whisper at LRV 45 — a gentle, slightly grayed blue-green with a vintage, coastal character. It has enough color to feel intentional while staying calm and livable, popular for bedrooms, bathrooms, and exteriors.
It swings a touch between blue and green with the light, so sample in place. It pairs with crisp whites and natural materials for a classic, collected look. Behr Harmonious is its near-identical cross-brand match.
Buxton Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#9EB7BB
RGB158, 183, 187
Estimated LRV44.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyneutral
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Blue By You
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#A0B7BA
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#9BB5B8
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#9CB3B5
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Colors That Work With Buxton Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Buxton Blue
#9EB7BB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8593AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Buxton Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Buxton Blue Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Buxton Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Buxton Blue have?
Buxton Blue by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Buxton Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Buxton Blue are Blue By You by PPG (a close digital match), Harmonious by Behr (a close digital match), Powder Mill by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Buxton Blue's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Buxton Blue?
Buxton Blue has a estimated lightness value of 44.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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