TEALS
#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.
Benjamin Moore
Buxton Blue HC-149
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →#9DB6BA is Buxton Blue, a light teal with a cool undertone.
Buxton Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
Buxton Blue works well in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
Buxton Blue pairs naturally with white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
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#9DB6BA converts to RGB 157, 182, 186.