Looking for the perfect blue-green paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue and if it might be right for your home!
Blue-green paint colors are peaceful, cheerful, and welcoming. They can be used with a variety of decor styles, including coastal, farmhouse, and modern.
Blue-green paint colors are a fun way to add a pop of color to an otherwise neutral palette, or they can be one among many fun, bright colors.
But beware, blue-green paint colors are referred to as two colors at once because they’re just that: sometimes blue, sometimes green!
It’s always important to swatch colors before committing to one, especially one that has two colors in its name.
Let’s dive into the details of Wythe Blue today.
Wythe Blue, Bejamin Moore, HC-143
Wythe Blue is one of those true chameleon blue-green colors.
It can look blue, green, or anywhere in between, depending on lighting. It’s a soothing, calming color with a bit of gray.
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Color Family
Wythe Blue is in the blue family.
Light Reflectance Value
48
Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around.
This is on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.
With an LRV of 48, Wythe Blue is a mid-toned paint color.
It will look lighter in rooms with lots of light and darker in rooms with less light.
RGB Colors
R: 170 G: 190 B: 180
RGB describes the amount of each color – red, green, and blue – present in a color.
This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!
Hex Code
#ADBCB3
Undertones
Wythe Blue is a blue paint color with strong green undertones, so strong that it’s considered a blue-green paint color. It also has gray undertones.
In south-facing rooms with lots of natural light, Wythe Blue looks brighter, and you’ll see more of that blue-green.
In north-facing rooms without much natural light, Wythe Blue looks cooler, and more of the gray undertones come out.
It’s very important to swatch colors on your wall to make sure they look good – day and night – in your actual space before committing.
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Best uses
Wythe Blue is a great choice for many spaces in the home, including:
- Living rooms
- Bedrooms
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms
- Cabinets
- Built-ins
- Interior or exterior doors
- Shutters
- Furniture
Similar Colors
- Benjamin Moore Rhine River
- Behr Water Surface
- Sherwin Williams Fresh Eucalyptus
- Benjamin Moore Catalina Blue
- Benjamin Moore Wedgewood Gray
- Benjamin Moore Kensington Green
- Benjamin Moore Palladian Blue
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Coordinating Colors
Wythe Blue pairs well with a variety of colors, including other cool colors, such as grays, teals, blues, greens, and bright whites.
It also pairs well with creamy off-whites, beiges, pinks, yellows and browns.
Dark grays:
- Chelsea Gray
- Dolphin
- Eagle Rock
- Secret
- Amherst Gray
Dark teals:
- Aegean Teal
- Amazon Green
- Vanderberg Blue
- Mediterranean Teal
Off-whites:
- French Canvas
- Polar Frost
- Vanilla Milkshake
- Acadia White
Trim Colors
Wythe Blue pairs well with both bright and soft whites for trim. It really is a chameleon color!
If your other decor is more cool, go with a bright white.
If your other decor is warmer, go with a soft white.
- Benjamin Moore Simply White
- Sherwin Williams Extra White
- Behr Ultra Pure White
- Sherwin Williams Alabaster
- Benjamin Moore White Dove
- Behr Cameo White
Wythe Blue paint color palette
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FAQS
Here are some common frequently asked questions about Wythe Blue.
What color is Wythe Blue?
Wythe Blue is a blue-green. It can look blue, green, or anything in between, depending on the lighting. It also has gray undertones.
Is Wythe Blue warm or cool?
Wythe Blue is one of those neutral colors that is neither too warm nor too cool.
What colors coordinate with Wythe Blue?
Wythe Blue pairs well with a variety of colors, including grays, teals, blues, greens, bright whites, creamy off-whites, beige, pinks, yellows, and browns.
Try it with BM Chelsea Gray, BM Aegean Teal or BM French Canvas to start.
What SW color is similar to BM Wythe Blue?
SW Fresh Eucalyptus is similar to BM Wythe Blue, but keep in mind that Fresh Eucalyptus is a bit more green, and Wythe Blue is a bit more blue.
Both have an LRV of 48, which means they will absorb and reflect the same amount of light back into a room.
Does Wythe Blue work for exterior doors and shutters?
Yes, Wythe Blue is a great choice for exterior doors and shutters!
It’s a popular choice, especially for those near water or in the South.
Wythe Blue pairs well with many grays, browns, and whites, but always be sure to swatch it on your house next to your siding and other finishes before committing.
What is the difference between BM Wythe Blue and Palladian Blue?
Wythe Blue is darker than Palladian Blue, with an LRV of 48 versus 60.
This means walls painted with Palladian Blue will reflect more light back into a room.
Both are blue colors with green and gray undertones; however, Wythe Blue is more of a blue-green, and Palladian Blue is more of a blue.
It’s always best to swatch colors in your specific space before committing.
Before you go…
So, you’ve found the perfect paint color, but here’s the thing – there’s another big decision you have to make: picking the right paint sheen. Seriously, the level of glossiness can totally change how your color looks on the walls and how long the paint lasts!
Check out our complete guide to understanding paint sheens.
Still not sure what paint color to choose?
My Paint Color Formula ebook walks you through the painless process of expertly testing paint swatches to ensure you have the perfect color for your home.
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Thanks for reading!
Meg Hemmelgarn is a freelance writer and home decor + DIY blogger who loves to talk about paint colors. She and her husband are currently renovating their third fixer upper. You can see their projects on her blog, Green With Decor.