Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Jamestown Blue |
| SKU | HC-148 |
| Hex | #82A0A6 |
| RGB | 130, 160, 166 |
| HSL | 190°, 17%, 58% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Benjamin Moore Jamestown Blue
Jamestown Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.
Jamestown Blue is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
17 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Jamestown 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 #82A0A6 in HSL space. Pair Jamestown 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 Jamestown Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Jamestown 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-148 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Jamestown Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Jamestown Blue is Delft (SW 9134) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Delft swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Jamestown Blue
At Behr, the closest color to Jamestown Blue is Schooner (MQ6-7) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Schooner swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Jamestown Blue
Valspar's nearest match is Brocade Blue (V105-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Jamestown Blue without repainting risk. See the full Brocade Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Jamestown Blue
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Jamestown Blue is Symphony Of Blue (PPG1035-4) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Symphony Of Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Jamestown Blue
At Glidden, the closest color to Jamestown Blue is Symphony Of Blue (PPG1035-4) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Symphony Of Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Jamestown Blue
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Jamestown Blue. The nearest is Moonlit Blue (337-4DB) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Moonlit Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Jamestown Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Jamestown Blue is Aqua Reservoir (HGSW 3304) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aqua Reservoir swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Jamestown Blue
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Jamestown Blue. The nearest is Lake Winnipeg (DE5794) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lake Winnipeg swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Jamestown Blue
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Jamestown Blue. The nearest is Display (JG-84) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Display swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Jamestown Blue
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Jamestown Blue. The nearest is Sugar Bag Light (NO. 29) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sugar Bag Light swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Jamestown Blue
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Ocean Melody (0499), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Jamestown Blue without repainting risk. See the full Ocean Melody swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Jamestown Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Jamestown Blue is North Beach Blue (0485) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full North Beach Blue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Jamestown Blue
Rodda has no exact twin of Jamestown Blue. The nearest is Rainfall (CA196) at ΔE 4.38 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rainfall swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Jamestown Blue
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Jamestown Blue. The nearest is Shark Fin (C2-734) at ΔE 4.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shark Fin swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Jamestown Blue
At Clare, the closest color to Jamestown Blue is Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Jamestown Blue
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Jamestown Blue is Blue Harbor (371675) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Jamestown Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Jamestown Blue is North Beach Blue (0485) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full North Beach Blue swatch →