Buxton Blue HC-149 is a neutral paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9EB7BB, 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.
Ref. #9EB7BB · HC-149
Buxton Blue
45%LRV Value
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.
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Buxton Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Buxton Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreBuxton Blue
Nearly identical
PPGBlue By You
Blue By You
PPG
Nearly identical
Harmonious
Behr
Nearly identical
Powder Mill
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Blue Juniper
Kilz
Nearly identical
French Moire
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Water .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Windswept Clouds
Valspar
Very similar
Bulfinch Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Bulfinch Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Tempest Wind
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Buxton Blue
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
Pure 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
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Buxton Blue.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Buxton Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Buxton Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Buxton Blue are Blue By You by PPG (a near-identical match), Harmonious by Behr (a near-identical match), Powder Mill by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Buxton Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.