Looking for color by Hex, RGB, CMYK, or Lab?

Match of Benjamin Moore™ HC-159 Philipsburg Blue *

Color Image

Actual color may vary from on-screen representation. Please view a physical color swatch or material sample to confirm your color choice prior to purchase.

  • Image Code
  • HTML
  • URL
  • Direct Image Link
Copy below code in your post
Fast Shipping

70% of Orders Ship within 3 Business Days.

Ready to purchase? Select your options in the 4 steps below.

Step 1: Select Paint Type / Application

Spray, OEM, Bottles and Pens

House and Wall Paint

Epoxy, Urethane, and Colorant Concentrate

A match of Benjamin Moore HC-159 Philipsburg Blue reads as a cool blue-gray with low chroma and medium-dark depth. It is not a bright blue; the gray component softens the color and gives it a slate-like character. On painted parts, it tends to read steady and restrained rather than vivid.

As a MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to this color, it can be used on vents, switch covers, speaker grilles, access panels, shelf brackets, mailboxes, railings, shutters, PVC trim pieces, and small hardware where a muted blue-gray is needed on a separate part or accessory. It also works well for makers and maintenance teams coating frames, baskets, knobs, and fixture details that need to coordinate with an existing reference color.

Because this is a darker, low-chroma color, finish, substrate, and film build can change how it reads. If you are coating a contrasting surface, proper prep and even coverage help prevent patchiness from showing through. On smoother or glossier parts, scratches, dents, and sheen differences can be more noticeable than they would be in a flatter finish, and exterior exposure can slowly shift the appearance of any painted surface over time.

Similar colors:

1650 Stillwater
GN-81
1645 Thousand Oceans

Product Data

About Benjamin Moore Paints

Benjamin Moore has set the standard for excellence with their large selection of authentic colors such as the Benjamin Moore HC-159 Philipsburg Blue.

If you need more assistance, please feel free to contact us and one of our expert staff would be happy to help.

Frequently Asked Questions About Match of Benjamin Moore™ HC-159 Philipsburg Blue *

Do I need primer before applying HC-159 Philipsburg Blue custom spray paint?

Primer may be needed for HC-159 Philipsburg Blue depending on the substrate, the condition of the surface, and the paint format you choose. As a rule of thumb, primer does not hurt and can improve adhesion, but it is not always required.

Check the prep guidance for the specific MyPerfectColor product you are ordering. Bare, glossy, damaged, or hard-to-bond surfaces are the most likely cases where primer is worth using before applying a match of HC-159 Philipsburg Blue.

Can HC-159 Philipsburg Blue be applied to plastic parts and other difficult surfaces?

Yes, HC-159 Philipsburg Blue can be used on many plastic parts, but plastics vary a lot, so the actual material matters. Testing on the real part is the safest way to confirm adhesion and appearance before painting the full item.

MyPerfectColor spray paint sticks well to most plastics, and using the MyPerfectColor primer can improve adhesion on challenging surfaces. For the best result, clean the part well, confirm the plastic type if you can, and test first on an inconspicuous area.

Will HC-159 Philipsburg Blue look the same in every finish?

No. The finish you choose changes how HC-159 Philipsburg Blue reflects light, so the same color can read differently in matte, satin, semi-gloss, or gloss. Finish also affects how smooth or textured the surface appears after application.

If you are coating a part that already has paint on it, match the existing sheen as closely as practical. If you are starting from bare material, choose the finish based on the function of the item and the look you want the finished coating to have.

What kinds of projects work well with HC-159 Philipsburg Blue custom spray paint?

HC-159 Philipsburg Blue custom spray paint is a practical choice for trim details, fixtures, railings, vents, pipes, hardware, accessories, and other small parts that are awkward to coat with a brush. It is also useful when you want a removable or replaceable item to coordinate with a known Benjamin Moore color reference.

For Benjamin Moore colors like HC-159 Philipsburg Blue, MyPerfectColor supplies its own custom-matched paint in non-housepaint formats, so spray paint is often the most useful option for these kinds of projects.

How do I choose the right format when ordering HC-159 Philipsburg Blue from MyPerfectColor?

Choose the format based on the part you are painting. For small, awkward, or removable items, custom spray paint matched to HC-159 Philipsburg Blue is often the easiest option. For very small details, paint pens or brush-in-cap bottles may be more practical, and specialty coatings such as epoxy or urethane may be appropriate when the project calls for them.

For Benjamin Moore color matches, MyPerfectColor does not offer interior or exterior house paint product options in this collection. Order the non-housepaint format that best fits the object, the substrate, and the way the part will be used.

How quickly will I receive my paint matched to Benjamin Moore HC-159 Philipsburg Blue?
All paint is custom-made to order. While most orders ship within 48 hours, the lead-time for paint made to match Benjamin Moore HC-159 Philipsburg Blue depends on the type of paint needed. Interior and exterior house paints usually ship within 1 to 3 business days, while custom spray paint typically takes 3-5 business days to ship. The transit time depends on your location and the shipping method you choose. If your need is immediate, select Expedited Production during checkout. Most expedited production orders ship within 24 hours on business days. Please contact MyPerfectColor if you are concerned about a specific deadline. We do our best to make sure you get your paint on time. Learn more about paint lead times at MyPerfectColor.
What are the RGB, HEX and LRV values for Benjamin Moore HC-159 Philipsburg Blue?
The RGB values for Benjamin Moore HC-159 Philipsburg Blue are 102, 126, 137 and the HEX code is #667E89. The LRV for Benjamin Moore HC-159 Philipsburg Blue is 19.51. The LRV stands for Light Reflectance Value and measures the percentage of light that a color reflects. Learn more about Light Reflectance Values and using RGB and Hex codes for paint.
What is spray paint matched to Benjamin Moore HC-159 Philipsburg Blue made of? And how much area will one can cover?

MyPerfectColor spray paint is a fast-drying durable acrylic enamel coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Benjamin Moore HC-159 Philipsburg Blue enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.

The MyPerfectColor 11oz spray can will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge spray paint need as the coverage is highly dependent on how it is applied. Learn more about how spray paint works at MyPerfectColor.

Is Benjamin Moore Paint used to make Benjamin Moore HC-159 Philipsburg Blue?

No, MyPerfectColor uses a combination of proprietary ingredients to make interior and exterior housepaints, its own line of custom spray paint, and other acrylic enamel based products.

Can I buy Benjamin Moore HC-159 Philipsburg Blue locally?
You would have to ask around locally. MyPerfectColor can make and ship the Benjamin Moore HC-159 Philipsburg Blue in a variety of paint types, but we are not able to comment on what other suppliers can provide. MyPerfectColor is not just working off a formula in a database - we compare every batch against the original color to verify the color accuracy. MyPerfectColor has extensive color matching capabilities and more than ten times the number of pigments available to a typical paint store.
How do I convert Benjamin Moore HC-159 Philipsburg Blue to a different color from another paint company?

While we can provide Benjamin Moore HC-159 Philipsburg Blue in paint, we don't provide any crossover information. We've found that every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another brand.

However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the brand you want.

Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn't mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.