Hudson Bay
Hudson Bay is a genuinely dark Blue from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 12 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#3F5266
LRV
9.77
Hudson Bay in Real Rooms
Hudson Bay has a low LRV of 9.77 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets, living room, home office, misc and dining room.
3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Hudson Bay on cabinets gives a kitchen a sense of intentionality without the risk that comes with louder choices. It's grounded enough to feel permanent, versatile enough to work with whatever countertop material surrounds it.
Hudson Bay kitchen cabinets picture
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Benjamin Moore Hudson Bay kitchen cabinets color
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1680 Kitchen Cabinets
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1 Living Room Photo
The beauty of Hudson Bay in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.
Benjamin Moore Hudson Bay living room paint
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1 Home Office Photo
To create a "library" feel in your home office, use Hudson Bay on both the walls and the built-in shelving. This monochromatic approach creates a sophisticated, academic atmosphere that makes the room feel like a true destination for thought.
Benjamin Moore Hudson Bay home office interior
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5 Misc Photos
Observe the use of Hudson Bay on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.
Hudson Bay Accent Wall
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Benjamin Moore Hudson Bay Accent Wall
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1680 Painted Furniture
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Painted Furniture
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1680 Painted Dresser
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2 Dining Room Photos
Hudson Bay encourages conversation. Its calm, grounded presence creates a sense of safety and comfort that allows guests to relax and stay at the table longer, which is the ultimate goal of any well-designed dining area.
1680 Dining Room
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Hudson Bay Dining Room
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