Newburyport Blue BM HC-155

Newburyport Blue LRV and undertone

Benjamin Moore Newburyport Blue (HC-155) has an LRV of 10.31, placing it in the dark range. Its color family is blue, and its calculated undertone is cool blue. Light reflectance value measures the amount of visible light reflected by a surface on a scale from 0 for black to 100 for white. At 10.31, this color reflects relatively little light, giving it greater depth than mid-tone and light blues. The room’s window placement and artificial lighting will affect how clearly its blue qualities appear.

Newburyport Blue may appear especially dark in a room with limited natural light. North-facing daylight often brings out cooler qualities, while southern exposure can make the painted surface appear brighter. Compare a sample with flooring, cabinetry, and trim before selecting it for a large area. White trim generally creates a stronger contrast against a low-LRV wall than a dark trim color. Check the sample during the day and under the lighting used after sunset.

Newburyport Blue in other brands

The closest listed cross-brand option is PPG Cavalry (PPG1041-7), with an LRV of 7.0 and ΔE 3.3. This represents a close but visible difference when samples sit side by side. Behr Midnight Blue (N480-7) has an LRV of 9.0 and ΔE 4.3, making it similar rather than especially close. Sherwin-Williams Cyberspace (SW 7076) has an LRV of 6.0 and ΔE 7.4, which indicates a more substantial color difference. ΔE below 1 means near-identical, 1 to 2 means very close, 2 to 4 means close but visible, and above 4 means only similar.

Valspar Gotham Gray (4009-3), with an LRV of 4.69 and ΔE 8.0, is another more distant comparison. Its lower LRV means it reflects less light than Newburyport Blue. Evaluate these alternatives under consistent lighting to compare both depth and color difference.

Lighter and darker Benjamin Moore alternatives

Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) has an LRV of 11.97, making it lighter than Newburyport Blue by reflectance. This small increase may suit a room where a slight change in brightness is sufficient. Benjamin Moore Iron Mountain (2134-30), with an LRV of 10.96, is also lighter, although the difference remains modest.

Benjamin Moore Hale Navy (HC-154) has an LRV of 8.36, making it darker and less reflective. Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron (2124-10), at 8.17, is another darker option. These lower-LRV colors may suit a wall or feature area where greater depth is desired. Sample them alongside the intended trim and floor finish, because surrounding materials affect perceived contrast. Also consider sheen: glossier finishes reflect light differently from flatter paints and may change how the color reads.

Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Benjamin Moore’s page for Newburyport Blue.