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Benjamin Moore Buckland Blue

HC-151 · #618697 · LRV ~21.8

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Granite Falls (~97% proximity)

Buckland Blue (HC-151) is a dark blue from Benjamin Moore with a strong green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 21.8 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Granite Falls (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Buckland Blue in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

21.8 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Green · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

HC-151

HEX

#618697

RGB

97, 134, 151

HSL

199°, 22%, 49%

Family

Blues

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Buckland Blue FAQ

What undertone does Buckland Blue have?

Buckland Blue is a dark blue with a strong green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Buckland Blue?

Buckland Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 21.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Buckland Blue in other brands?

Glidden: Granite Falls (PPG1152-5), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Brookside (4008-6A), ~97% proximity; PPG: Granite Falls (PPG1152-5), ~96% proximity; Behr: Blue Moon Bay (S480-5), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Seal Pup (DE5816), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Leisure Blue (SW 6515), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Leisure Blue (HGSW6515), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stone Blue (No. 86), ~87% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Buckland Blue?

The HEX code of Buckland Blue (HC-151) is #618697, RGB 97, 134, 151. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.