Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Yarmouth Blue |
| SKU | HC-150 |
| Hex | #A4BACE |
| RGB | 164, 186, 206 |
| HSL | 209°, 30%, 73% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Benjamin Moore Yarmouth Blue
Yarmouth Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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.
Yarmouth Blue is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
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 blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Yarmouth 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 #A4BACE in HSL space. Pair Yarmouth 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 Yarmouth Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Yarmouth 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-150 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Yarmouth Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Yarmouth Blue is Windy Blue (SW 6240) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 48 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Windy Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Yarmouth Blue
Behr's nearest match is Ridge View (610F-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 47 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Yarmouth Blue without repainting risk. See the full Ridge View swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Yarmouth Blue
Valspar's nearest match is Glacier Mist (4005-3B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 47.7 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Yarmouth Blue without repainting risk. See the full Glacier Mist swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Yarmouth Blue
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 48 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Yarmouth Blue without repainting risk. See the full Heavenly Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Yarmouth Blue
Glidden's nearest match is Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 48 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Yarmouth Blue without repainting risk. See the full Heavenly Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Yarmouth Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Yarmouth Blue is Ocean's Side (HGSW 3356) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 48 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean's Side swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Yarmouth Blue
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Yarmouth Blue is Northern Pond (DE5870). At ΔE 0.27 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 39). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Northern Pond and you'll get the same color. See the full Northern Pond swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Yarmouth Blue
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Lulworth Blue (NO. 89), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 45 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Yarmouth Blue without repainting risk. See the full Lulworth Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Yarmouth Blue
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Yarmouth Blue. The nearest is Babbling Creek (0588) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 49 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Babbling Creek swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Yarmouth Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Yarmouth Blue is Babbling Creek (0588) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 50 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Babbling Creek swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Yarmouth Blue
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Yarmouth Blue is Tidal (C2-768) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 50 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tidal swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Yarmouth Blue
At Clare, the closest color to Yarmouth Blue is Cloud Watching (PNT100-MD-73) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 50 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cloud Watching swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Yarmouth Blue
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Yarmouth Blue is Louis Blue (LOUIS BLUE) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 50 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Louis Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Yarmouth Blue
Backdrop has no exact twin of Yarmouth Blue. The nearest is Lost in the 80s (BD-LO) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 51 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lost in the 80s swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Yarmouth Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Yarmouth Blue is Babbling Creek (0588) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 48 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Babbling Creek swatch →