Benjamin Moore Constellation AF-540

What are Benjamin Moore Constellation undertones?

The undertone of Constellation can be accurately described as a Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Constellation AF-540 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 189° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

AF-540 Constellation HSL code: 189, 20%, 86%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
• Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

How light temperature affects Constellation

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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Constellation:

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-540
Constellation

• 2129-70
  Silver Cloud

  

• 2128-70
  Lily White

  

• 1660
  Polar Ice

  

Darker shades

AF-540
Constellation

• 1641
  Blue Porcelain

  

• 2135-50
  Soft Chinchilla

  

• 1640
  Dusky Blue

  

• 1647
  Silvery Blue

  

• 1642
  Cape Blue

  

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 Constellation with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 9, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.

AF-540
Constellation

• CSP-415
  Quietly Violet

  

• 2114-30
  Desert Shadows

  

• 2114-60
  Hint of Violet

  

• 2113-70
  Antique Pearl

  

• 2116-10
  Night Shade

  

• CSP-240
  Brownstone

  

• CSP-380
  Studio Clay

  

LRV of Constellation

Constellation has an LRV of 72.73% 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	#D5E1E3
RGB Decimal	213, 225, 227
RGB Percent	83.53%, 88.24%, 89.02%
HSV	Hue: 189° Saturation: 6.17% Value: 89.02%
HSL	hsl(189, 20, 86)
CMYK	Cyan: 6.17 Magenta: 0.88 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 10.98
YIQ	Y: 221.64 I: -7.793 Q: -1.916
XYZ	X: 68.227 Y: 73.542 Z: 83.253
CIE Lab	L:88.706 a:-3.628 b:-2.357
CIE Luv	L:88.706 u:-6.69 v:-2.988
Decimal	14016995
Hunter Lab	85.757, -8.061, 2.471