Benjamin Moore Etruscan AF-355
| Official page: | Etruscan AF-355 |
| Code: | AF-355 |
| Name: | Etruscan |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Etruscan?
Elevate your space with Benjamin Moore AF-355 Etruscan, a warm and inviting shade reminiscent of sun-baked terracotta. This rich, earthy tone pairs beautifully with complementary colors such as crisp whites like Benjamin Moore OC-17 White Dove and soft neutrals like Benjamin Moore HC-81 Manchester Tan. For a bolder look, consider pairing Etruscan with deep greens like Benjamin Moore HC-169 Coventry Gray or muted blues like Benjamin Moore HC-154 Hale Navy. Whether used as a statement wall or as an overall color scheme, Benjamin Moore AF-355 Etruscan adds depth and sophistication to any room.
Etruscan for bedroom
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Etruscan for living room (7 photos)
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Benjamin Moore AF-355 for bathroom (2 photos)
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Benjamin Moore AF-355 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
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Benjamin Moore Etruscan reviews (9 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this yellow 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 Etruscan undertones?
Etruscan has a clear 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:
#AF8255
RGB code:
175, 130, 85
Is Benjamin Moore Etruscan AF-355 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 30° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
AF-355 Etruscan HSL code: 30, 36%, 51%
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 Etruscan
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 sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Etruscan:
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
Darker shades
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 Etruscan with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 210, such as Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray and Providence Blue.
LRV of Etruscan
Etruscan has an LRV of 26.1% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
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 26.1%, 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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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #AF8255 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 175, 130, 85 | |
| RGB Percent | 68.63%, 50.98%, 33.33% | |
| HSV | Hue: 30° Saturation: 51.43% Value: 68.63% | |
| HSL | hsl(30, 36, 51) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 25.71 Yellow: 51.43 Key: 31.37 | |
| YIQ | Y: 138.325 I: 41.276 Q: -4.485 | |
| XYZ | X: 27.303 Y: 25.737 Z: 12.122 | |
| CIE Lab | L:57.787 a:11.862 b:31.006 | |
| CIE Luv | L:57.787 u:33.805 v:35.098 | |
| Decimal | 11502165 | |
| Hunter Lab | 50.732, 7.284, 21.346 | |
Benjamin Moore AF-355 Etruscan
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