Benjamin Moore Caponata AF-650
| Official page: | Caponata AF-650 |
| Code: | AF-650 |
| Name: | Caponata |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Caponata?
Benjamin Moore's AF-650 Caponata is a rich and deep hue that exudes warmth and sophistication. This elegant color pairs beautifully with soft creams, muted grays, and deep charcoals to create a luxurious and inviting space. The AF-650 Caponata color can complement both traditional and modern decor styles, adding a touch of drama and depth to any room. When combined with metallic accents or natural textures, this color can enhance the overall ambiance of the space, creating a harmonious and visually striking environment.
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What are Benjamin Moore Caponata undertones?
Caponata has a clear red 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:
#453133
RGB code:
69, 49, 51
Is Benjamin Moore Caponata AF-650 cool or warm?
With a hue of 354°, this dark purple reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
AF-650 Caponata HSL code: 354, 17%, 23%
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 Caponata
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 dark purple shade looks under different lighting:


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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Caponata:
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
AF-650
Caponata
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 Caponata with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 174, such as Benjamin Moore Jack Pine and Azores.
LRV of Caponata
Caponata has an LRV of 6.36% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?
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 6.36%, 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 | #453133 | |
| RGB Decimal | 69, 49, 51 | |
| RGB Percent | 27.06%, 19.22%, 20.00% | |
| HSV | Hue: 354° Saturation: 28.99% Value: 27.06% | |
| HSL | hsl(354, 17, 23) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 28.99 Yellow: 26.09 Key: 72.94 | |
| YIQ | Y: 55.208 I: 11.275 Q: 4.853 | |
| XYZ | X: 4.15 Y: 3.701 Z: 3.627 | |
| CIE Lab | L:22.657 a:9.44 b:2.3 | |
| CIE Luv | L:22.657 u:11.037 v:1.127 | |
| Decimal | 4534579 | |
| Hunter Lab | 19.238, 4.84, 2.289 |
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