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Benjamin Moore Hudson Bay 1680

Hudson Bay

Benjamin Moore

1680

About Hudson Bay by Benjamin Moore

Hudson Bay 1680 by Benjamin Moore is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 8% and hue near 211° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 8.1%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #3f5266

RGB: 63, 82, 102

Hue211°

Saturation24%

Lightness32%

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These are close matches to Hudson Bay 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 Hudson Bay looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Hudson Bay 1680 a warm or cool color?
Hudson Bay by Benjamin Moore is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Hudson Bay?
Hudson Bay sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 211°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Hudson Bay?
Brightness is about 8%. Saturation is around 24%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 32%. Hue is close to 211°. The hex value is #3f5266. The RGB value is 63, 82, 102.
Is Hudson Bay better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Hudson Bay has brightness around 8%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Hudson Bay?
You can match Hudson Bay 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 Hudson Bay work best in a home?
Hudson Bay 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 Hudson Bay compare to a pure white paint?
Hudson Bay is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper 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 Hudson Bay 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 Hudson Bay 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 Hudson Bay. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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