# Benjamin Moore Amsterdam

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-amsterdam-af-550](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-amsterdam-af-550)

Benjamin Moore Amsterdam AF-550 is a muted blue-gray with a softly weathered cast and moderate depth. Its cool blue character is tempered by gray, keeping it from reading overly bright or crisp on large walls. In daylight, Amsterdam can show a clearer blue presence, while lower or warmer artificial light may bring forward its quieter gray side. It suits bedrooms, bathrooms, mudrooms, and cabinetry where a grounded color is wanted without the weight of a deep navy. Pair it with soft white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, charcoal accents, or warm linen textiles for contrast.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Amsterdam
- **Color code:** AF-550
- **HEX:** #81949D
- **RGB:** 129, 148, 157
- **LRV:** 29.21%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Blue, Grey
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Chiswell Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-chiswell-blue-cw-660)
- [Sherwin Williams Poolhouse](https://plan-home.com/color/poolhouse-sw-7603)
- [Benjamin Moore Polaris Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-polaris-blue-1649)
- [Sherwin Williams Whirlpool](https://plan-home.com/color/whirlpool-sw-9135)
- [Benjamin Moore Van Courtland Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-van-courtland-blue-hc-145)
- [Behr Cold Steel](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cold-steel)
- [Benjamin Moore Wild Blue Yonder](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-wild-blue-yonder-csp-620)
- [Behr Coastal Vista](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-coastal-vista)
- [Benjamin Moore Mineral Alloy](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mineral-alloy-1622)
- [Behr Dark Storm Cloud](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dark-storm-cloud)
- [Behr Rainy Season](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-rainy-season)
- [Sherwin Williams Morning at Sea](https://plan-home.com/color/morning-at-sea-sw-9634)
- [Behr Teton Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-teton-blue)
- [Benjamin Moore Province Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-province-blue-2135-40)
- [Sherwin Williams Daphne](https://plan-home.com/color/daphne-sw-9151)
- [Behr Atmospheric](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-atmospheric)
- [Sherwin Williams Bracing Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/bracing-blue-sw-6242)
- [Benjamin Moore Labrador Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-labrador-blue-1670)
- [Behr Jean Jacket Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-jean-jacket-blue)
- [Sherwin Williams Debonair](https://plan-home.com/color/debonair-sw-9139)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Solitude](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-solitude-af-545)
- [Benjamin Moore Pike's Peak Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pikes-peak-gray-2127-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-nimbus-gray-2131-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Van Courtland Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-van-courtland-blue-hc-145)
- [Benjamin Moore Chiswell Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-chiswell-blue-cw-660)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Polaris Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-polaris-blue-1649)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Spruce](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-spruce-1637)
- [Benjamin Moore Hamilton Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hamilton-blue-hc-191)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Dusk](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-dusk-1644)
- [Benjamin Moore Wild Blue Yonder](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-wild-blue-yonder-csp-620)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-quietly-violet-csp-415)
- [Benjamin Moore Desert Shadows](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-desert-shadows-2114-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Hint of Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hint-of-violet-2114-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Antique Pearl](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-antique-pearl-2113-70)
- [Benjamin Moore Night Shade](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-night-shade-2116-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Woodcliff Lake](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-woodcliff-lake-980)
- [Benjamin Moore Silver Fox](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silver-fox-2108-50)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/AF-550

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.