Yarmouth Blue HC-150 is a neutral paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B6C9CA, LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Misty Surf from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B6C9CA · HC-150
Yarmouth Blue
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
More about Yarmouth Blue
Yarmouth Blue is a soft, historic powder blue at LRV 56 — a gentle, slightly grayed light blue with a timeless, coastal charm. It's clearly a blue but soft enough to behave like a serene near-neutral, popular for bedrooms, bathrooms, and traditional exteriors.
Its soft blue reads a touch cooler in north light and gentler under warm bulbs. It pairs with crisp whites and natural materials. Behr Dayflower is its near-identical cross-brand match, with Sherwin-Williams Sleepy Blue in the same family.
Yarmouth Blue Technical Profile
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Yarmouth Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Yarmouth 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 MooreYarmouth Blue
Nearly identical
PPGMisty Surf
Misty Surf
PPG
Nearly identical
Dayflower
Behr
Nearly identical
Berry Mojito
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Restful Retreat
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Appleton
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Degas Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fluttering Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Water .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Chilly Morning
Kilz
Very similar
Sleepy Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Parma Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Yarmouth Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Yarmouth Blue
#B6C9CA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8597AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Yarmouth Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Yarmouth 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 Yarmouth 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.
Yarmouth Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Yarmouth Blue have?
Yarmouth 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 Yarmouth Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Yarmouth Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Yarmouth Blue are Misty Surf by PPG (a near-identical match), Dayflower by Behr (a near-identical match), Berry Mojito by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Yarmouth 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 Yarmouth Blue?
Yarmouth Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Yarmouth Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.