Color Palettes

Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue (HC-143)

Wythe Blue is a gentle, genteel blue-green that can lean more green in warm light and more blue in cool light. It is popular for bedrooms, bathrooms, porch ceilings and exteriors.

Wythe Blue · HC-143

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Undertones and where to use it

Undertone: Soft blue-green with a gray cast.

LRV 48.11: Wythe Blue is a mid-tone: noticeably deeper than a white, but far from dark.

Where to use it: Bedroom, bathroom, porch ceiling, exterior.

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

Coordinating colors

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

White Dove OC-17#EFEEE5Palladian Blue HC-144#C1D1C9Revere Pewter HC-172#CBC6B8

Similar colors from other brands

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

Watery HDC-CT-26Behr · #AEBDBB · ΔE 4.8, very closeAloe SW 6464Sherwin-Williams · #ACCABC · ΔE 5.5, closeRain SW 6219Sherwin-Williams · #ABBEBF · ΔE 6.0, closeJojoba N390-3Behr · #B0B9A6 · ΔE 6.4, close

Wythe Blue lighter and darker tones

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Color palettes with Wythe Blue

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

Colors similar to Wythe Blue

Ash grayHeather graySilverGreigePastel blueFrench grayPearl grayLight grayWarm grayTimberwolf

More Benjamin Moore turquoises

Aegean Teal 2136-40Palladian Blue HC-144Narragansett Green HC-157Woodlawn Blue HC-147

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue?

The digital hex value for Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue (HC-143) is #AABEB4, which is rgb(170, 190, 180). 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 Wythe Blue?

Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue has an LRV (light reflectance value) of 48.11. LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white), so Wythe Blue is a mid-tone: noticeably deeper than a white, but far from dark.

Is Wythe Blue warm or cool?

Wythe Blue has a soft blue-green with a gray cast 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 Wythe Blue?

The closest Sherwin-Williams color to Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue is Aloe (SW 6464, #ACCABC), 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.

What is the Behr equivalent of Wythe Blue?

The closest Behr color to Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue is Watery (HDC-CT-26, #AEBDBB), which is very close by digital value (ΔE 4.8). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.