Stratton Blue HC-142 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #94AAA1, estimated LRV 38 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lotus Leaf from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #94AAA1 · HC-142
Stratton Blue
38%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
More about Stratton Blue
Stratton Blue is a mid-tone historic blue-green at LRV 38 — a soft, slightly grayed teal with a vintage, refined character. It has enough depth to make a statement on cabinetry or a whole room while staying calm and collected rather than bold.
It swings between blue and green with the light, so sample in place. It pairs beautifully with warm whites, brass, and natural wood for a classic look. Sherwin-Williams Marine and Behr Lotus Leaf are its closest cross-brand matches.
Stratton Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#94AAA1
RGB148, 170, 161
Estimated LRV37.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#93A79E
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#95A99E
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Melville
Vista Paint
#90A79C
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Marine
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#94A69D
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#90A49C
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Colors That Work With Stratton Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Stratton Blue
#94AAA1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AAAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Stratton Blue
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Stratton 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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Stratton Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Stratton Blue have?
Stratton Blue by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Stratton Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Stratton Blue are Lotus Leaf by Behr (a close digital match), Melville by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Melville by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Stratton 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 Stratton Blue?
Stratton Blue has a estimated lightness value of 37.6, 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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