Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Buxton Blue |
| SKU | HC-149 |
| Hex | #9DB6BA |
| RGB | 157, 182, 186 |
| HSL | 188°, 17%, 67% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Benjamin Moore Buxton Blue
Buxton Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Buxton Blue is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
19 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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Buxton 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 #9DB6BA in HSL space. Pair Buxton 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 Buxton Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Buxton 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-149 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Buxton Blue
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Buxton Blue. The nearest is Dockside Blue (SW 7601) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dockside Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Buxton Blue
The closest Behr equivalent of Buxton Blue is Harmonious (PPU13-12). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45). If Behr is your counter, order Harmonious and you'll get the same color. See the full Harmonious swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Buxton Blue
Valspar's nearest match is Warm Breezes (V103-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.4 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Buxton Blue without repainting risk. See the full Warm Breezes swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Buxton Blue
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Buxton Blue is Blue By You (PPG1035-3). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Blue By You and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue By You swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Buxton Blue
The closest Glidden equivalent of Buxton Blue is Blue By You (PPG1035-3). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). If Glidden is your counter, order Blue By You and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue By You swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Buxton Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Buxton Blue is Stonewash Blue (432-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stonewash Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Buxton Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Buxton Blue is Falkland Blue (HGSW 3316) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Falkland Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Buxton Blue
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Powder Mill (DET566), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Buxton Blue without repainting risk. See the full Powder Mill swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Buxton Blue
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Buxton Blue. The nearest is Rainy Days (JG-01) at ΔE 4.23 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rainy Days swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Buxton Blue
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Buxton Blue is Stormy Bay (0484) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stormy Bay swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Buxton Blue
At Rodda, the closest color to Buxton Blue is Patina (CA190) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Patina swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Buxton Blue
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Buxton Blue. The nearest is Well Water (BD18) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Well Water swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Buxton Blue
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Buxton Blue is Costa (COSTA) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Costa swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Buxton Blue
At Backdrop, the closest color to Buxton Blue is Underdog (BD-UD) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 45) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Underdog swatch →