Color Palettes

Benjamin Moore Newburyport Blue (HC-155)

A rich, dusky blue that sits a touch brighter than a navy, showing more blue in sunlight and turning moody in shade. It is a traditional choice for shutters, doors, libraries and dining rooms.

Newburyport Blue · HC-155

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Undertones and where to use it

Undertone: Deep slate blue with understated gray.

LRV 10.31: Newburyport Blue is a very dark color that absorbs most of the light.

Where to use it: Front door, shutters, dining room, office.

Trim: Newburyport Blue pairs well with White Dove OC-17 for trim, doors and ceilings.

Coordinating colors

Benjamin Moore colors that work with Newburyport Blue on walls, trim and accents.

White Dove OC-17#EFEEE5Revere Pewter HC-172#CBC6B8Chantilly Lace OC-65#F4F6F1

Similar colors from other brands

The closest matches to Newburyport Blue from Sherwin-Williams and Behr, by digital color value. ΔE measures the visible difference: under 2 is barely noticeable.

Indigo Batik SW 7602Sherwin-Williams · #3E5063 · ΔE 2.8, very closeVery Navy M500-7Behr · #3A4859 · ΔE 5.5, closeHidden Sapphire HDC-WR14-7Behr · #445771 · ΔE 5.7, closeSea Serpent SW 7615Sherwin-Williams · #3E4B54 · ΔE 6.6, close

Newburyport Blue lighter and darker tones

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Color palettes with Newburyport Blue

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Newburyport Blue
Analogous palette · Newburyport Blue
Complementary palette · Newburyport Blue
Triadic palette · Newburyport Blue
With neutrals palette · Newburyport Blue
With an accent palette · Newburyport Blue

Colors similar to Newburyport Blue

Payne's grayCharcoal grayGraphiteGunmetal grayDark grayPetrol blueDark slate grayLead grayOxford grayDove gray

More Benjamin Moore blues

Hale Navy HC-154Van Deusen Blue HC-156Boothbay Gray HC-165Blue Nova 825Smoke 2122-40Gentleman's Gray 2062-20Old Navy 2063-10Pale Smoke 1584Polo Blue 2062-10Blue Note 2129-30Deep Royal 2061-10Evening Dove 2128-30Quiet Moments 1563Beach Glass 1564

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for Benjamin Moore Newburyport Blue?

The digital hex value for Benjamin Moore Newburyport Blue (HC-155) is #465566, which is rgb(70, 85, 102). Use it for mockups and digital design; a physical sample is the only reliable way to judge the paint itself.

What is the LRV of Newburyport Blue?

Benjamin Moore Newburyport Blue has an LRV (light reflectance value) of 10.31. LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white), so Newburyport Blue is a very dark color that absorbs most of the light.

Is Newburyport Blue warm or cool?

Newburyport Blue has a deep slate blue with understated gray undertone. By its digital value it sits on the cool side, but north-facing light will cool it down and warm bulbs will warm it up, so test a sample in the room where you plan to use it.

What is the Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Newburyport Blue?

The closest Sherwin-Williams color to Benjamin Moore Newburyport Blue is Indigo Batik (SW 7602, #3E5063), which is very close by digital value (ΔE 2.8). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.

What is the Behr equivalent of Newburyport Blue?

The closest Behr color to Benjamin Moore Newburyport Blue is Very Navy (M500-7, #3A4859), which is close by digital value (ΔE 5.5). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.