Benjamin Moore Cinder AF-705

Official page:Cinder AF-705
Code:AF-705
Name:Cinder
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Cinder?

Step into a world of sophistication and elegance with Benjamin Moore's AF-705 Cinder. This rich and velvety deep gray hue effortlessly exudes glamour and modernity in any space it graces. Infuse your living room or bedroom with a touch of drama and luxury by painting the walls with AF-705 Cinder. Its versatility and timeless appeal make it a perfect choice for both contemporary and traditional interiors. Let AF-705 Cinder envelop your space in a chic and cozy ambiance that will leave a lasting impression on all who enter.

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

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Cinder for exterior (7 photos)

Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm grey hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

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Benjamin Moore Cinder reviews (7 photos)

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

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What are Benjamin Moore Cinder undertones?

Cinder has a 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:

#868583

RGB code:

134, 133, 131

Is Benjamin Moore Cinder AF-705 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 40°, this black leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

AF-705 Cinder HSL code: 40, 1%, 52%

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 Cinder

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 black shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Cinder:

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.

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 Cinder with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 220, such as Benjamin Moore Normandy and Feather Gray.

LRV of Cinder

Cinder has an LRV of 24.13% 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 24.13%, 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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HEX#868583Copy color code
RGB Decimal134, 133, 131Copy color code
RGB Percent52.55%, 52.16%, 51.37%Copy color code
HSVHue: 40° Saturation: 2.24% Value: 52.55%Copy color code
HSLhsl(40, 1, 52)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.75 Yellow: 2.24 Key: 47.45Copy color code
YIQY: 133.071 I: 1.239 Q: -0.411Copy color code
XYZX: 22.315 Y: 23.482 Z: 24.824Copy color code
CIE LabL:55.566 a:-0.02 b:1.21Copy color code
CIE LuvL:55.566 u:0.685 v:1.686Copy color code
Decimal8816003Copy color code
Hunter Lab48.458, -2.604, 3.549Copy color code
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