# Benjamin Moore Elemental

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-elemental-af-400](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-elemental-af-400)

Benjamin Moore Elemental AF-400 is a muted khaki-beige with a noticeable olive cast and a softly weathered look. Its mid-light depth keeps it from reading like a pale cream, while the low saturation prevents the green and yellow undertones from becoming too pronounced. In bright daylight, Elemental can appear warmer and more wheat-toned; under cooler artificial light, its olive-gray side is likely to be more visible. It suits living rooms, studies, hallways, and cabinetry where a grounded neutral is wanted without relying on standard gray or tan. Pair it with warm white trim, aged brass, natural oak, blackened metal, and textured linen for a layered, earthy palette.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Elemental
- **Color code:** AF-400
- **HEX:** #B1AC8D
- **RGB:** 177, 172, 141
- **LRV:** 40.21%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Green
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** yellow

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 52° Saturation: 20.34% Value: 69.41%
- **HSL:** hsl(52, 19, 62)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.82 Yellow: 20.34 Key: 30.59
- **YIQ:** Y: 169.961 I: 12.941 Q: -8.59
- **XYZ:** X: 37.691 Y: 40.776 Z: 31.077
- **CIE Lab:** L:70.019 a:-3.428 b:16.627
- **CIE Luv:** L:70.019 u:4.727 v:23.554
- **Decimal:** 11644045
- **Hunter Lab:** 63.856, -6.388, 15.844

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Lapland](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lapland-af-410)
- [Behr Sanctuary](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sanctuary)
- [Benjamin Moore Dried Basil](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dried-basil-1510)
- [Sherwin Williams Koi Pond](https://plan-home.com/color/koi-pond-sw-7727)
- [Behr Seedling](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-seedling)
- [Sherwin Williams Sage](https://plan-home.com/color/sage-sw-2860)
- [Benjamin Moore Mosaic Tile](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mosaic-tile-1517)
- [Benjamin Moore Nantucket Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-nantucket-gray-hc-111)
- [Behr Dill Seed](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dill-seed)
- [Behr Tarragon Tease](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-tarragon-tease)
- [Behr Sage Wisdom](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sage-wisdom)
- [Benjamin Moore Baby Turtle](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-baby-turtle-515)
- [Benjamin Moore Bassett Hall Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bassett-hall-green-cw-480)
- [Behr Bamboo Shoot](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-bamboo-shoot)
- [Behr Lichen](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-lichen)
- [Benjamin Moore Estate Sale](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-estate-sale-csp-795)
- [Benjamin Moore Clarksville Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-clarksville-gray-hc-102)
- [Sherwin Williams Majolica Green](https://plan-home.com/color/majolica-green-sw-0013)
- [Behr Wasabi Powder](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-wasabi-powder)
- [Sherwin Williams Svelte Sage](https://plan-home.com/color/svelte-sage-sw-6164)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Senora Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-senora-gray-1530)
- [Benjamin Moore Nantucket Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-nantucket-gray-hc-111)
- [Benjamin Moore Dried Basil](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dried-basil-1510)
- [Benjamin Moore Gray Mirage](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gray-mirage-2142-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Doily](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-doily-csp-130)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Hiking Path](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hiking-path-524)
- [Benjamin Moore Nature's Reflection](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-natures-reflection-504)
- [Benjamin Moore Olive Branch](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-olive-branch-2143-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Alligator Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-alligator-green-2143-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Old Salem Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-old-salem-gray-hc-94)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-approaching-storm-csp-535)
- [Benjamin Moore Evening Dove](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-evening-dove-2128-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Hale Navy](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hale-navy-hc-154)
- [Benjamin Moore Luxe](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-luxe-af-580)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Gaspe](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-gaspe-1435)
- [Benjamin Moore Violet Sparkle](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-violet-sparkle-1422)
- [Benjamin Moore French Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-french-violet-1427)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/AF-400

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.