Yarmouth Blue featured
Benjamin MooreHC-150

Yarmouth Blue

With a focus on versatile and reflective tones, Yarmouth Blue (HC-150) is a standout Blue in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. See it applied across 27 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#B5C8C9

LRV

55.82

Light Reflectance Value
55.82
Mid-tone
Tone
Timeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Yarmouth Blue in Real Rooms

Yarmouth Blue has a medium-high LRV of 55.82 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a house, front door, bathroom, bedroom, living room, misc and mudroom.

3 House Photos

When choosing Yarmouth Blue for an exterior, you are opting for a color that respects the landscape. It feels like it grew out of the earth rather than being dropped onto it, creating a harmonious relationship between the architecture and the garden.

Benjamin Moore Yarmouth Blue house exterior

Benjamin Moore Yarmouth Blue house exterior

@thephinery.paintcolors

Yarmouth Blue exterior paint

Yarmouth Blue exterior paint

@leslie_fain_

Benjamin Moore Yarmouth Blue house exterior

Benjamin Moore Yarmouth Blue house exterior

@leslie_fain_

1 Front Door Photo

In a world of boring front doors, Yarmouth Blue is a breath of fresh air. It's a sophisticated choice that works with almost any siding color, providing a much-needed focal point that guides guests naturally toward the entrance.

Bm Yarmouth Blue Front Door

Bm Yarmouth Blue Front Door

@homeworks_construction

2 Bathroom Photos

The interaction between Yarmouth Blue and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.

Benjamin Moore Yarmouth Blue bathroom

Benjamin Moore Yarmouth Blue bathroom

@laurenpravetzdesign

Bathroom

Bathroom

@gmdesigninc

3 Bedroom Photos

Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Yarmouth Blue reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.

Benjamin Moore Yarmouth Blue bedroom color

Benjamin Moore Yarmouth Blue bedroom color

@jphorton

Yarmouth Blue Bedroom

Yarmouth Blue Bedroom

@mm_painting_and_renovation_

Bedroom

Bedroom

@mm_painting_and_renovation_

7 Living Room Photos

Choosing Yarmouth Blue for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.

Hc-150 Living Room

Hc-150 Living Room

@an.architect.afield

10 Misc Photos

Note how Yarmouth Blue is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.

Benjamin Moore Yarmouth Blue painted cabinets

Benjamin Moore Yarmouth Blue painted cabinets

@kbdetails

1 Mudroom Photo

In a laundry/mudroom combo, Yarmouth Blue adds a touch of luxury to a space that is usually purely functional. It makes the chores feel a little less like work by surrounding you with a color that is sophisticated and calming.

Benjamin Moore Yarmouth Blue laundry room paint

Benjamin Moore Yarmouth Blue laundry room paint

@cementtileshop

Coordinating Colors

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#B5C8C9
RGB181, 200, 201
HSL183° 16% 75%
CMYK10 0 0 21
CIE LabL: 79.2 a: -6.2 b: -2.7
XYZX: 0.50 Y: 0.55 Z: 0.63