AF-160

Benjamin Moore Carob

Benjamin Moore Carob AF-160 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Carob paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful AF-160. Find out if this gorgeous warm beige paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Carob AF-160
Color code:AF-160
Color name:Carob
Brand:Benjamin Moore

Carob for bedroom

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  • Benjamin Moore Carob bedroom
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  • Benjamin Moore Carob bedroom
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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 warm Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Carob for living room

  • Benjamin Moore Carob living room interior
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  • Benjamin Moore Carob victorian house interior
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  • Benjamin Moore Carob cozy living room
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  • Benjamin Moore Carob living room walls
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  • Benjamin Moore Carob living room
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  • Benjamin Moore Carob japandi interior
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  • Benjamin Moore Carob living room
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Check out this stunning Dark used in real living rooms. Explore how this Beige color shade can create a unique space

Carob for bathroom

  • Benjamin Moore Carob bathroom
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  • Benjamin Moore Carob minimalist bathroom
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  • Benjamin Moore Carob bathroom
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  • Benjamin Moore Carob minimalist bathroom
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  • Benjamin Moore Carob bathroom
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  • Benjamin Moore Carob minimalist bathroom
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Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Dark real bathrooms.

Carob on kitchen cabinets

  • Benjamin Moore Carob kitchen cabinets
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  • Benjamin Moore Carob kitchen cabinets
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  • Benjamin Moore Carob small kitchen cabinets
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  • Benjamin Moore Carob kitchen cabinets
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Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Carob reviews

  • Benjamin Moore Carob wall
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  • Benjamin Moore Carob kitchen painted backsplash
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  • Benjamin Moore Carob kitchen backsplash
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  • Benjamin Moore Carob kitchen review
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  • Benjamin Moore Carob kitchen cabinets
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  • Benjamin Moore Carob kidsroom interior, children's room
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  • Benjamin Moore Carob modern interior
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  • Benjamin Moore Carob living room interior
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  • Benjamin Moore Carob living room
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View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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LRV of Carob

Carob AF-160 has an LRV of 18.92% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color almost reflects very little light.

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 18.92% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Benjamin Moore Carob undertones?

Red is Benjamin Moore Carob undertone 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

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HEX value

HEX value:

#8C6F5D

RGB code:

140, 111, 93

Is Benjamin Moore Carob AF-160 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 23° this Beige refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

AF-160 Carob HSL code: 23, 20%, 46%

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.

  • Warm Beige will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Beige undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

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 Carob:

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

Carob AF-160 vs Sorrel Brown 1236

Are you torn between these two hues? Let's dive in and see which is the best fit for your home.

Benjamin Moore Carob AF-160 vs Benjamin Moore Sorrel Brown 1236Benjamin Moore Carob AF-160
LRV: 18.92%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 18.3%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm

Carob AF-160 vs Long Valley Birch 1021

Trying to decide between these two shades? Our comparison highlights the similarities and differences between these two paint colors.

Benjamin Moore Carob AF-160 vs Benjamin Moore Long Valley Birch 1021Benjamin Moore Carob AF-160
LRV: 18.92%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 19.06%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.

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HEX#8C6F5Dcopy color code
RGB Decimal140, 111, 93copy color code
RGB Percent54.90%, 43.53%, 36.47%copy color code
HSVHue: 23° Saturation: 33.57% Value: 54.9%copy color code
HSLhsl(23, 20, 46)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 20.71 Yellow: 33.57 Key: 45.1copy color code
YIQY: 117.619 I: 23.065 Q: 0.533copy color code
XYZX: 18.476 Y: 17.736 Z: 12.803copy color code
CIE LabL:49.174 a:8.718 b:14.386copy color code
CIE LuvL:49.174 u:19.829 v:16.6copy color code
Decimal9203549copy color code
Hunter lab42.114, 4.611, 11.455copy color code
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