Stratton Blue by Benjamin Moore is a muted, medium-depth blue-green paint color with subtle gray undertones. This historic hue acts as a grounding, serene anchor for any room, offering a classic colonial feel that pairs beautifully with creamy whites.
Will Stratton Blue clash with your room?
Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | HC-142 |
| HEX Code | #93A9A0 |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 37.77 |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Primary Undertone | Blue-Green |
| Hidden Undertones | Gray, Green |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | South, West |
| Best For | Living rooms, Bathrooms, Kitchen cabinets, Bedrooms, Exterior doors |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: This soft blue-green hue coats the walls, contrasting beautifully against light white oak and brass hardware.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:South-facing, bright natural sunlight casting soft shadows
- Trim Recommendation:Benjamin Moore White Dove
- Flooring:Light European white oak
- Hardware Finishes:Aged Brass
- Textiles:Cream boucle and rust-toned velvet
- Architectural Style:Transitional
Complementary Paint Colors
Color test: The muted teal tone pairs elegantly with crisp white wainscoting and polished nickel hardware in morning light.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Morning east-facing light, crisp and cool
- Trim And Wainscoting:Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace
- Key Materials:Carrara marble hexagon tiles
- Hardware Finishes:Polished Nickel
- Styling Pro Tips:Incorporate a fresh white orchid for organic contrast
Complementary Paint Colors
Concept board: This historical blue-green shade applied to kitchen cabinetry enhances the warmth of unlacquered brass cup pulls.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Diffused overhead ambient and warm under-cabinet task lighting
- Wall Color:Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee
- Countertop:Matte Charcoal Soapstone
- Hardware Finishes:Unlacquered Brass
- Backsplash:Handmade ceramic subway tile
Complementary Paint Colors
Material study: The soothing blue-gray wall color creates a serene backdrop for washed oatmeal linen and warm walnut floors.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft afternoon west-facing light, warm and enveloping
- Ceiling And Trim:Benjamin Moore White Dove
- Flooring:Warm Walnut hardwood
- Textiles:Washed linen bedding in oatmeal
- Vibe:Coastal historic
Complementary Paint Colors
Digital color palette: The muted teal finish on the entry door stands out sharply against light gray wood siding.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Direct midday sunlight, casting sharp, defined shadows
- Siding Color:Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray
- Hardware Finishes:Matte Black
- Architectural Details:Classic 6-panel door
- Styling Pro Tips:Flank with weathered terracotta planters
Complementary Paint Colors
Room Compatibility & Clashes Diagnoses
Hackrea's reports evaluating the compatibility of Stratton Blue in real rooms.Primary Bedroom with Dormer Ceiling & Skylights
"The saturated blue-green undertones provide deep character, but create energetic complementary vibration against the amber flooring and an abrupt transition seam along the angled dormer pitch."