Benjamin Moore Atmospheric AF-500

Official page:Atmospheric AF-500
Code:AF-500
Name:Atmospheric
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Atmospheric?

Imagine a space enveloped in the soothing hues of Benjamin Moore AF-500 Atmospheric. This tranquil and atmospheric color lends a sense of calm and sophistication to any room. Complement AF-500 with gentle neutrals like warm whites, soft grays, and natural wood tones to create a harmonious color palette. Pairing it with muted greens, blues, and taupe shades can enhance the serene ambiance of the space, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a restful retreat within their home. The versatility of Atmospheric allows for endless possibilities in creating a tranquil and inviting space.

Atmospheric for bedroom (4 photos)

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

Benjamin Moore AF-500 bedroom review
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Benjamin Moore Atmospheric bedroom interior
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Benjamin Moore AF-500 bedroom paint
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Benjamin Moore Atmospheric bedroom
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Benjamin Moore AF-500 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool blue hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Benjamin Moore Atmospheric kitchen cabinets
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Benjamin Moore AF-500 kitchen cabinets paint
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Benjamin Moore Atmospheric kitchen cabinets
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Benjamin Moore Atmospheric reviews (10 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this blue that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

Benjamin Moore Atmospheric dining room interior
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Benjamin Moore Atmospheric dining room color review
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Benjamin Moore Atmospheric hallway interior
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Benjamin Moore AF-500 bathroom vanity paint
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Benjamin Moore AF-500 bathroom vanity
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Benjamin Moore Atmospheric wall paint
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Benjamin Moore Atmospheric painted storage
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Benjamin Moore Atmospheric bathroom vanity paint
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Benjamin Moore Atmospheric bathroom vanity
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Benjamin Moore Atmospheric hallway paint
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What are Benjamin Moore Atmospheric undertones?

Atmospheric has a clear green and 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:

#889D9A

RGB code:

136, 157, 154

Is Benjamin Moore Atmospheric AF-500 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 171°, this Blue leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

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 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 Atmospheric

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll 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 Atmospheric:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

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 Atmospheric with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 351, such as Benjamin Moore Raindrops on Roses and Aplomb.

LRV of Atmospheric

Atmospheric has an LRV of 32.6% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of lightWhy 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 32.6%, 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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FormatCode
HEX#889D9ACopy color code
RGB Decimal136, 157, 154Copy color code
RGB Percent53.33%, 61.57%, 60.39%Copy color code
HSVHue: 171° Saturation: 13.38% Value: 61.57%Copy color code
HSLhsl(171, 10, 57)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 13.38 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 1.91 Key: 38.43Copy color code
YIQY: 150.379 I: -11.55 Q: -5.376Copy color code
XYZX: 28.041 Y: 31.681 Z: 35.201Copy color code
CIE LabL:63.078 a:-7.998 b:-0.924Copy color code
CIE LuvL:63.078 u:-11.166 v:-0.03Copy color code
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Hunter Lab56.286, -9.572, 2.32Copy color code
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