TEALS
Buxton Blue
#9DB6BA
Buxton Blue pulls into the airy end of the teals spectrum — HSL 188°, 17%, 67%. Its low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality; it reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Reads best alongside white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Buxton Blue HC-149
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #9DB6BA?
#9DB6BA is Buxton Blue, a light teal with a cool undertone.
Is #9DB6BA warm or cool?
Buxton Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Buxton Blue?
Buxton Blue works well in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Buxton Blue?
Buxton Blue pairs naturally with white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Buxton Blue?
You can download Buxton Blue on dsgn.house in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.
What's the RGB value of #9DB6BA?
#9DB6BA converts to RGB 157, 182, 186.