Jamestown Blue HC-148 is a neutral paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #83A1A7, estimated LRV 33 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Symphony Of Blue from PPG (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #83A1A7 · HC-148
Jamestown Blue
33%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Jamestown Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#83A1A7
RGB131, 161, 167
Estimated LRV33.1
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Jamestown Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Jamestown Blue
#83A1A7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8592AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Jamestown Blue
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Jamestown 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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Jamestown Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Jamestown Blue have?
Jamestown Blue by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) 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 Jamestown Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Jamestown Blue are Symphony Of Blue by PPG (a very close match), Stone Silver by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Tranquil Aqua by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Jamestown 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 Jamestown Blue?
Jamestown Blue has a estimated lightness value of 33.1, 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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