Benjamin Moore Etiquette AF-50

Let’s dive into a full Etiquette paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful AF-50. Find out if this gorgeous warm grey paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Etiquette AF-50
Color code:AF-50
Color name:Etiquette
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What are Benjamin Moore Etiquette undertones?

Red is Benjamin Moore Etiquette undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#E5E0D5

RGB code:

229, 224, 213

Is Benjamin Moore Etiquette AF-50 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 41° this Grey refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

AF-50 Etiquette HSL code: 41, 24%, 87%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Grey will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Grey undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Etiquette:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Etiquette AF-50 vs Gray Mist OC-30

Discover the key differences and which shade could be the perfect fit for you.

Benjamin Moore Etiquette AF-50 vs Benjamin Moore Gray Mist OC-30Open Etiquette AF-50
LRV: 74.03%
Off-White color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 72.83%
Off-White color
Temperature: warm

Etiquette AF-50 vs Intense White OC-51

Two gorgeous paint colors, but which one is right for you? Our comparison has got you covered.

Benjamin Moore Etiquette AF-50 vs Benjamin Moore Intense White OC-51Open Etiquette AF-50
LRV: 74.03%
Off-White color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 73.36%
Off-White color
Temperature: warm