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. 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 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.
Kitchen cabinets painted Hudson Bay offer a soft, understated elegance.
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Cabinetry finished in Hudson Bay delivers timeless, neutral sophistication to the kitchen.
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Cabinet surfaces in Hudson Bay provide subtle color depth and visual interest.
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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.
Living room walls in Hudson Bay establish a calm, collected ambiance.
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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.
Home office walls painted Hudson Bay foster focus and quiet professionalism.
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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.
Accent wall finished in Hudson Bay draws the eye without overwhelming the space.
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Wall accent painted Hudson Bay provides sophisticated visual interest and depth.
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Painted furniture in Hudson Bay showcases versatility beyond traditional wall applications.
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Dresser painted Hudson Bay becomes a functional art piece within the bedroom.
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Furniture piece finished in Hudson Bay demonstrates the color's versatile appeal.
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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.
Dining room walls in Hudson Bay create an intimate, refined gathering space.
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Walls wrapped in Hudson Bay establish sophisticated elegance in the dining area.
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Coordinating Colors
Seashell reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 10), opening up a space where Hudson Bay encloses it.
Timothy Straw reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 10), opening up a space where Hudson Bay encloses it.
At LRV 30 vs 10, Maple Syrup is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 67 vs 10, Muslin is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 12 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 11 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 10 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 12 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
A 4-point LRV gap (10 vs 6) makes Hudson Bay the marginally brighter of the two.
A 7-point LRV gap (17 vs 10) makes Woodcliff Lake the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 44 vs 10, Silver Fox is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 39 vs 10, Upper West Side is decisively the brighter choice.
Himalayan Trek reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 10), opening up a space where Hudson Bay encloses it.
At LRV 32 vs 10, Briarwood is decisively the brighter choice.
Thunder reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 10), opening up a space where Hudson Bay encloses it.
Lighter Colors
With LRVs of 12 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 11 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Darker Colors
A 4-point LRV gap (10 vs 6) makes Hudson Bay the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 10 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.