What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Azores?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Azores undertone is #89A098 .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Azores?

RGB code is 137, 160, 152 . 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 Azores AF-495

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Azores AF-495 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore AF-495 Azores is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Azores undertones?

Green is Benjamin Moore Azores undertone color.

Official page:	Azores AF-495
Code:	AF-495
Name:	Azores
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Azores?

The Benjamin Moore AF-495 Azores evokes a sense of calm and tranquility, reminiscent of a pristine tropical sea. This soothing blue-gray hue pairs beautifully with warm neutrals like Benjamin Moore OC-23 Classic Gray and soft pastels such as Benjamin Moore OC-65 Chantilly Lace. When combined with natural materials like rattan or bamboo, Azores creates a serene and relaxing atmosphere in any space. Consider accenting with touches of Benjamin Moore 2146-30 Deep Space for a sophisticated and modern look.

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What are Benjamin Moore Azores undertones?

The undertone of Azores can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

HEX value

HEX value:

#89A098

RGB code:

137, 160, 152

Is Benjamin Moore Azores AF-495 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 159° thisGreenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

AF-495 Azores HSL code: 159, 11%, 58%

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.

Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.

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.

How light temperature affects Azores

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 Green shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Azores:

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 Azores with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 339, such as Benjamin Moore Raindrops on Roses and Aplomb.

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LRV of Azores

Azores has an LRV of 33.61% 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 33.61%, 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	#89A098
RGB Decimal	137, 160, 152
RGB Percent	53.73%, 62.75%, 59.61%
HSV	Hue: 159° Saturation: 14.38% Value: 62.75%
HSL	hsl(159, 11, 58)
CMYK	Cyan: 14.38 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 5.0 Key: 37.25
YIQ	Y: 152.211 I: -11.135 Q: -7.355
XYZ	X: 28.553 Y: 32.726 Z: 34.51
CIE Lab	L:63.939 a:-9.695 b:1.464
CIE Luv	L:63.939 u:-12.058 v:3.701
Decimal	9019544
Hunter Lab	57.207, -11.02, 4.279