Benjamin Moore Buxton Blue is a buoyant, medium-toned blue paint color that adds instant charm to any space. With an LRV of 44.97, this historical hue carries subtle gray and green undertones, keeping it soft and livable rather than overly bright or saturated.
Will Buxton Blue clash with your room?
Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | HC-149 |
| HEX Code | #9DB6BA |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 44.97 |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Primary Undertone | Gray |
| Hidden Undertones | Green |
| Use | Interior |
| Best Exposures | South, East |
| Best For | Bedrooms, bathrooms, living rooms, cabinetry |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: A classic mid-tone blue applied to bedroom walls, enriched by warm cherry wood floors and golden hour sunlight.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Golden hour sunlight
- Trim Recommendation:BM Cloud White
- Textiles:Crisp white percale, navy velvet
- Flooring:Warm cherry wood
- Vibe:Traditional elegance
Complementary Paint Colors
Concept board: A soothing historical blue hue applied above crisp wainscoting, accented by polished chrome and basketweave marble tile.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Crisp morning daylight
- Wainscoting:BM Super White
- Floor Tile:Basketweave marble
- Hardware Finishes:Chrome
- Accents:White fluffy towels
Complementary Paint Colors
Material exploration: This breezy blue-green shade coating coastal living room walls, perfectly paired with natural sisal and antique brass.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft diffused afternoon light
- Key Materials:Rattan, linen, sisal
- Trim Recommendation:BM White Dove
- Hardware Finishes:Antique brass
- Vibe:Coastal chic
Complementary Paint Colors
Color rendering: A heritage blue tone applied to utility cabinetry, contrasting beautifully with warm butcher block oak and terracotta floors.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright overhead task lighting
- Countertop:Butcher block oak
- Backsplash:White subway tile
- Hardware Finishes:Satin brass
- Flooring:Terracotta hex
Room Compatibility & Clashes Diagnoses
Hackrea's reports evaluating the compatibility of Buxton Blue in real rooms.Attic Loft Bedroom with Skylights
"Buxton Blue's saturated duck-egg undertone creates complementary tension against warm honey oak flooring and clashes with olive velvet, while its mid-tone LRV introduces a sharp cutoff line beneath the sloped ceilings."