Benjamin Moore Collector's Item AF-45

What are Benjamin Moore Collector's Item undertones?

The undertone of Collector's Item can be accurately described as a Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Collector's Item AF-45 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 40° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

AF-45 Collector's Item HSL code: 40, 43%, 90%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Collector's Item

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:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Collector's Item:

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-45
Collector's Item

• OC-72
  Pink Damask

  

Darker shades

AF-45
Collector's Item

• OC-2
  Pale Almond

  

• 1045
  Lady Finger

  

• 1093
  French White

  

• HC-24
  Pittsfield Buff

  

• HC-35
  Powell Buff

  

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

AF-45
Collector's Item

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• 1622
  Mineral Alloy

  

• AF-570
  Coastline

  

• 1628
  Comet

  

• CSP-600
  Andes Summit

  

LRV of Collector's Item

Collector's Item has an LRV of 81.27% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#F1EADC
RGB Decimal	241, 234, 220
RGB Percent	94.51%, 91.76%, 86.27%
HSV	Hue: 40° Saturation: 8.71% Value: 94.51%
HSL	hsl(40, 43, 90)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.9 Yellow: 8.71 Key: 5.49
YIQ	Y: 234.497 I: 8.67 Q: -2.876
XYZ	X: 78.614 Y: 82.714 Z: 79.515
CIE Lab	L:92.889 a:-0.007 b:7.635
CIE Luv	L:92.889 u:4.842 v:11.488
Decimal	15854300
Hunter Lab	90.947, -4.864, 11.826