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Benjamin Moore Harbor Town 493

Harbor Town

Benjamin Moore

493

About Harbor Town by Benjamin Moore

Harbor Town 493 by Benjamin Moore is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 58% and hue near 60° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 58.4%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #cbcbad

RGB: 203, 203, 173

Hue60°

Saturation22%

Lightness74%

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These are close matches to Harbor Town from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Harbor Town looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Harbor Town 493 a warm or cool color?
Harbor Town by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Harbor Town?
Harbor Town sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 60°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Harbor Town?
Brightness is about 58%. Saturation is around 22%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 74%. Hue is close to 60°. The hex value is #cbcbad. The RGB value is 203, 203, 173.
Is Harbor Town better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Harbor Town has brightness around 58%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Harbor Town?
You can match Harbor Town with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Harbor Town work best in a home?
Harbor Town works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Harbor Town compare to a pure white paint?
Harbor Town is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Harbor Town in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Harbor Town in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Harbor Town. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Harbor Town. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.