Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Buckland Blue |
| SKU | HC-151 |
| Hex | #618697 |
| RGB | 97, 134, 151 |
| HSL | 199°, 22%, 49% |
| LRV | 23 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Benjamin Moore Buckland Blue
With an LRV of 23, Buckland Blue is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Buckland Blue works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
11 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
Portola Paints
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Buckland Blue within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #618697 in HSL space. Pair Buckland Blue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Buckland Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Buckland Blue from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore HC-151 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Buckland Blue
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Buckland Blue. The nearest is Stratford Blue (SW 2864) at ΔE 4.38 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stratford Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Buckland Blue
Behr's nearest match is South Pacific (MQ5-60), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Buckland Blue without repainting risk. See the full South Pacific swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Buckland Blue
The closest Valspar equivalent of Buckland Blue is Brookside (4008-6A). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 21.7 vs 23). If Valspar is your counter, order Brookside and you'll get the same color. See the full Brookside swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Buckland Blue
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Granite Falls (PPG1152-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 23) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Buckland Blue without repainting risk. See the full Granite Falls swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Buckland Blue
Glidden's nearest match is Granite Falls (PPG1152-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 23) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Buckland Blue without repainting risk. See the full Granite Falls swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Buckland Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Buckland Blue is High Seas Blue (337-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 23) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full High Seas Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Buckland Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Buckland Blue is Ebb Tide (HGSW 2363) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ebb Tide swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Buckland Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Buckland Blue is Seal Pup (DE5816) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 23) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Seal Pup swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Buckland Blue
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Buckland Blue. The nearest is Belvedere Blue (NO. 215) at ΔE 4.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Belvedere Blue swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Buckland Blue
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Buckland Blue. The nearest is Blue Heron (BLUE HERON) at ΔE 4.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Heron swatch →