What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Amsterdam?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Amsterdam undertone is #81949D .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Amsterdam?

RGB code is 129, 148, 157 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Benjamin Moore Amsterdam AF-550

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Amsterdam AF-550 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore AF-550 Amsterdam is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Amsterdam undertones?

Blue is Benjamin Moore Amsterdam undertone color.

Official page:	Amsterdam AF-550
Code:	AF-550
Name:	Amsterdam
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Amsterdam?

The rich hue of Benjamin Moore AF-550 Amsterdam adds a sense of sophistication to any interior space. Pair it with soft neutrals like off-white or light gray for a calming and elegant look, or with deep blues and greens for a more dramatic and modern feel. This versatile color can work well in both traditional and contemporary design schemes, bringing warmth and depth to the room. Whether used as an accent or a main color, Amsterdam complements a wide range of decor styles and furnishings.

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What are Benjamin Moore Amsterdam undertones?

Amsterdam has a clear blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#81949D

RGB code:

129, 148, 157

Is Benjamin Moore Amsterdam AF-550 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 199°, this Blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.

AF-550 Amsterdam HSL code: 199, 13%, 56%

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

How light temperature affects Amsterdam

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:

Direction of sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange‑red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange‑yellow	All day

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

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Amsterdam:

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

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Darker shades

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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 Amsterdam with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 19, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.

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LRV of Amsterdam

Amsterdam has an LRV of 29.21% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 29.21%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft² living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#81949D
RGB Decimal	129, 148, 157
RGB Percent	50.59%, 58.04%, 61.57%
HSV	Hue: 199° Saturation: 17.83% Value: 61.57%
HSL	hsl(199, 13, 56)
CMYK	Cyan: 17.83 Magenta: 5.73 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 38.43
YIQ	Y: 143.345 I: -14.214 Q: -1.218
XYZ	X: 25.727 Y: 28.281 Z: 35.992
CIE Lab	L:60.141 a:-4.761 b:-7.008
CIE Luv	L:60.141 u:-10.468 v:-9.481
Decimal	8492189
Hunter Lab	53.179, -6.71, -2.902