ColorplanBenjamin Moore Jamestown Blue (HC-148) is a deep blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 33. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Oval Room Blue (No.85). For trim, try Lily White (2128-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 32.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #82A0A6 |
| RGB | 130, 160, 166 |
| HSL | 190°, 17%, 58% |
About Jamestown Blue
Jamestown Blue (HC-148) is a deep, muted blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 33, Jamestown Blue absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
North-facing light makes Jamestown Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. It's very close to St. John Blue (CSP-675); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Jamestown Blue changes with the light
Jamestown Blue has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Jamestown Blue has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Jamestown Blue will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Jamestown Blue close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Jamestown Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Jamestown Blue in real homes
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Jamestown Blue equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 6.4
Also close: Languid Blue (ΔE 8.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.0
Also close: Berrington Blue (ΔE 4.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.0
Also close: In The Moment (ΔE 6.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Jamestown Blue questions
What undertone does Jamestown Blue have?
Jamestown Blue has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Jamestown Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Jamestown Blue a light or dark color?
Jamestown Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 32.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 33, Jamestown Blue absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Jamestown Blue in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Daphne SW 9151 (closest available, ΔE 6.4); Farrow & Ball: Oval Room Blue No.85 (close, ΔE 4.0); Behr: Atmospheric PPU12-15 (closest available, ΔE 6.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Jamestown Blue?
Try Lily White (2128-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Jamestown Blue's undertone.
Where does Jamestown Blue work best?
Jamestown Blue works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 33, Jamestown Blue absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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