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Benjamin Moore Whipple Blue HC-152

Whipple Blue

Benjamin Moore

HC-152

About Whipple Blue by Benjamin Moore

Whipple Blue HC-152 by Benjamin Moore is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 31% and hue near 199° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 31.4%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #769eb0

RGB: 118, 158, 176

Hue199°

Saturation27%

Lightness58%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Is Whipple Blue HC-152 a warm or cool color?
Whipple 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 Whipple Blue?
Whipple Blue sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 199°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Whipple Blue?
Brightness is about 31%. Saturation is around 27%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 58%. Hue is close to 199°. The hex value is #769eb0. The RGB value is 118, 158, 176.
Is Whipple Blue better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Whipple Blue has brightness around 31%. 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 Whipple Blue?
You can match Whipple 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 Whipple Blue work best in a home?
Whipple 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 Whipple Blue compare to a pure white paint?
Whipple 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 Whipple 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 Whipple 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 Whipple Blue. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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