Benjamin Moore Agave AF-420

What are Benjamin Moore Agave undertones?

The undertone of Agave can be accurately described as a Yellow hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Agave AF-420 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 57° thisGreenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

AF-420 Agave HSL code: 57, 27%, 55%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Agave

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Green shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Agave:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

AF-420
Agave

• HC-115
  Georgian Green

  

• 523
  Ivy Lane

  

• AF-415
  Grasshopper

  

Darker shades

AF-420
Agave

• 532
  Winding Vines

  

• 2145-20
  Terrapin Green

  

• 2145-30
  Brookside Moss

  

• 531
  Ponderosa Pine

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Agave with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 237, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Luxe.

AF-420
Agave

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• AF-580
  Luxe

  

• 1435
  Blue Gaspe

  

• 1422
  Violet Sparkle

  

• 1427
  French Violet

  

• CC-962
  Blackberry Punch

  

• 1439
  Yukon Sky

  

LRV of Agave

Agave has an LRV of 37.42% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#ACA96E
RGB Decimal	172, 169, 110
RGB Percent	67.45%, 66.27%, 43.14%
HSV	Hue: 57° Saturation: 36.05% Value: 67.45%
HSL	hsl(57, 27, 55)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.74 Yellow: 36.05 Key: 32.55
YIQ	Y: 163.171 I: 20.747 Q: -17.726
XYZ	X: 34.016 Y: 38.273 Z: 20.343
CIE Lab	L:68.222 a:-8.032 b:30.873
CIE Luv	L:68.222 u:4.878 v:41.186
Decimal	11315566
Hunter Lab	61.865, -10.118, 23.809