Benjamin Moore Inspired AF-595

What are Benjamin Moore Inspired undertones?

The undertones of Inspired can be accurately described as a Purple and 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Inspired AF-595 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 309° thisPurplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

AF-595 Inspired HSL code: 309, 8%, 65%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Inspired

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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Inspired:

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-595
Inspired

• 1453
  Pebble Creek

  

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 Inspired with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 129, such as Benjamin Moore Silver Crest and Woodland Green.

AF-595
Inspired

• 1583
  Silver Crest

  

• 459
  Woodland Green

  

• 696
  Pleasant Valley

  

• AF-485
  Crystalline

  

• OC-67
  Ice Mist

  

• 458
  Sage Tint

  

• HC-130
  Webster Green

  

LRV of Inspired

Inspired has an LRV of 36.66% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#AC9EAA
RGB Decimal	172, 158, 170
RGB Percent	67.45%, 61.96%, 66.67%
HSV	Hue: 309° Saturation: 8.14% Value: 67.45%
HSL	hsl(309, 8, 65)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.14 Yellow: 1.16 Key: 32.55
YIQ	Y: 163.554 I: 4.486 Q: 6.696
XYZ	X: 36.494 Y: 36.127 Z: 43.07
CIE Lab	L:66.617 a:7.304 b:-4.371
CIE Luv	L:66.617 u:7.323 v:-7.657
Decimal	11312810
Hunter Lab	60.106, 3.194, -0.411