ColorplanNewburyport Blue vs Stiffkey Blue
Benjamin Moore Newburyport Blue HC-155 compared with Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue No.281
Newburyport Blue is a touch warmer and a touch more muted than Stiffkey Blue. Both have a cool blue undertone. The difference (ΔE 2.5) is visible side by side but subtle on a whole wall, so check samples together before swapping one for the other.
ΔE 2.5 · Close
How different the two colors look. Under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall; over 5 is clearly different.
Which to choose
For a small or dim room, Newburyport Blue reflects more light (LRV 9).
Side by side
| Newburyport Blue | Stiffkey Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Farrow & Ball |
| Code | HC-155 | No.281 |
| LRV | 9 | 8 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Family | Blue | Blue |
| HEX | #475769 | #41536A |
| Good for | accent walls, front doors | accent walls, front doors |
Questions
What is the difference between Newburyport Blue and Stiffkey Blue?
Newburyport Blue is a touch warmer and a touch more muted than Stiffkey Blue. Both have a cool blue undertone. The difference (ΔE 2.5) is visible side by side but subtle on a whole wall, so check samples together before swapping one for the other.
Which is lighter, Newburyport Blue or Stiffkey Blue?
Newburyport Blue is lighter, with an LRV of 9 against 8.
How does Newburyport Blue compare to Stiffkey Blue in a north-facing room?
Newburyport Blue will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright. The same goes for Stiffkey Blue.
Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.