Buxton Blue
Buxton Blue is a versatile Blue from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 16 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#9DB6BA
LRV
44.97
Buxton Blue in Real Rooms
Buxton Blue has a medium-high LRV of 44.97 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, house, living room and kitchen cabinets.
9 Bedroom Photos
To use Buxton Blue in a bedroom is to lean into the concept of "soft minimalism." It provides enough visual interest that you don't need a lot of wall decor; the color itself becomes the art. This allows for a clutter-free environment that is essential for mental clarity at the end of the day.
Shiplap wall treatment in Buxton Blue brings texture and coastal charm to the bedroom.
@hausworthy
1 House Photo
Buxton Blue is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.
Exterior siding in Buxton Blue defines this home's classic architectural charm.
@carriepresses
3 Living Room Photos
Buxton Blue provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
Living room accent wall painted in Buxton Blue anchors the seating area.
@lifestylesmith
Walls finished in Buxton Blue establish a calm backdrop for gathered furnishings.
@nlcallender
Crown molding contrasts beautifully against Buxton Blue walls in this living room.
@harmonyhaus
3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The way Buxton Blue interacts with under-cabinet lighting is transformative. It catches the glow and reflects a softer, more diffused light onto the countertops, making the workspace feel more inviting and less utilitarian.
Kitchen cabinetry in Buxton Blue brings depth and sophistication to the workspace.
@kenorah.design.build
Painted cabinet doors in Buxton Blue transform this kitchen's visual impact.
@alovinroomful
Lower cabinetry finished in Buxton Blue grounds this kitchen's color palette.
@alovinroomful
Coordinating Colors
White Heron reflects far more light (LRV 87 vs 45), opening up a space where Buxton Blue encloses it.
Cloud Cover reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 45), opening up a space where Buxton Blue encloses it.
Buxton Blue reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 24), opening up a space where Duxbury Gray encloses it.
At LRV 45 vs 11, Buxton Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 46 vs 45), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 45 and 44, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 45 and 42, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 47 and 45, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 45 vs 22, Buxton Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Buxton Blue reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 12), opening up a space where Desert Shadows encloses it.
At LRV 66 vs 45, Hint of Violet is decisively the brighter choice.
Antique Pearl reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 45), opening up a space where Buxton Blue encloses it.
At LRV 45 vs 6, Buxton Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 45 vs 8, Buxton Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 45 vs 29, Buxton Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Silver Gray reflects far more light (LRV 60 vs 45), opening up a space where Buxton Blue encloses it.
Brittany Blue reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 45), opening up a space where Buxton Blue encloses it.
With LRVs of 45 and 44, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 11-point LRV gap (56 vs 45) makes Yarmouth Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Fantasy Blue reflects far more light (LRV 63 vs 45), opening up a space where Buxton Blue encloses it.
Darker Colors
At LRV 45 vs 29, Buxton Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Buxton Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 34), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 11-point LRV gap (45 vs 34) makes Buxton Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 45 and 42, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 12-point LRV gap (45 vs 33) makes Buxton Blue the marginally brighter of the two.