Benjamin Moore Atmospheric AF-500

Let’s dive into a full Atmospheric paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful AF-500. Find out if this gorgeous cold blue paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Atmospheric AF-500
Color code:AF-500
Color name:Atmospheric
Brand:Benjamin Moore

Atmospheric for bedroom

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Plan Home visualization

We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

What are Benjamin Moore Atmospheric undertones?

Green and Blue are Benjamin Moore Atmospheric undertones 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 Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

R
G
B

HEX value

HEX value:

#889D9A

RGB code:

136, 157, 154

Is Benjamin Moore Atmospheric AF-500 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 171° this Blue refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

AF-500 Atmospheric HSL code: 171, 10%, 57%

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.

  • Cool Blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool Blue undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
  • Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.

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 Atmospheric:

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

Atmospheric AF-500 vs Sea Star 2123-30

Are you struggling to choose between these two hues for your next project? Our comparison will help you choose the ideal color for your space.

Benjamin Moore Atmospheric AF-500 vs Benjamin Moore Sea Star 2123-30Open Atmospheric AF-500
LRV: 32.6%
Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 32.99%
Medium color
Temperature: cold

Atmospheric AF-500 vs Cloudy Sky 2122-30

Choosing between these two awesome hues? We'll break down the differences to help you find the perfect shade for your space.

Benjamin Moore Atmospheric AF-500 vs Benjamin Moore Cloudy Sky 2122-30Open Atmospheric AF-500
LRV: 32.6%
Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 33.31%
Medium color
Temperature: cold