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Benjamin Moore Jamestown Blue HC-148

Jamestown Blue

Benjamin Moore

HC-148

About Jamestown Blue by Benjamin Moore

Jamestown Blue HC-148 by Benjamin Moore is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 33% and hue near 190° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 32.6%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #82a0a6

RGB: 130, 160, 166

Hue190°

Saturation17%

Lightness58%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Is Jamestown Blue HC-148 a warm or cool color?
Jamestown Blue 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 Jamestown Blue?
Jamestown Blue sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 190°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Jamestown Blue?
Brightness is about 33%. Saturation is around 17%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 58%. Hue is close to 190°. The hex value is #82a0a6. The RGB value is 130, 160, 166.
Is Jamestown Blue better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Jamestown Blue has brightness around 33%. 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 Jamestown Blue?
You can match Jamestown Blue 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 Jamestown Blue work best in a home?
Jamestown Blue 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 Jamestown Blue compare to a pure white paint?
Jamestown Blue 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 Jamestown Blue 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 Jamestown Blue 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 Jamestown Blue. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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