Benjamin Moore Kasbah AF-640

What are Benjamin Moore Kasbah undertones?

The undertone of Kasbah 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Kasbah AF-640 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 346° thisblackrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

AF-640 Kasbah HSL code: 346, 6%, 45%

• 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 red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Kasbah

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 black shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Kasbah:

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-640
Kasbah

• CSP-505
  Evening Skyline

  

Darker shades

AF-640
Kasbah

• 1456
  Mountain Ridge

  

• 2116-20
  Vintage Wine

  

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 Kasbah with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 166, such as Benjamin Moore Stratton Blue and Jack Pine.

AF-640
Kasbah

• HC-142
  Stratton Blue

  

• 692
  Jack Pine

  

• AF-495
  Azores

  

• 2136-40
  Aegean Teal

  

• CSP-740
  Sylvan Mist

  

• 690
  Grenada Villa

  

• HC-187
  Black Forest Green

  

LRV of Kasbah

Kasbah has an LRV of 17.22% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#796C6F
RGB Decimal	121, 108, 111
RGB Percent	47.45%, 42.35%, 43.53%
HSV	Hue: 346° Saturation: 10.74% Value: 47.45%
HSL	hsl(346, 6, 45)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 10.74 Yellow: 8.26 Key: 52.55
YIQ	Y: 112.229 I: 6.783 Q: 3.684
XYZ	X: 16.116 Y: 15.938 Z: 17.262
CIE Lab	L:46.893 a:5.654 b:0.192
CIE Luv	L:46.893 u:7.416 v:-0.644
Decimal	7957615
Hunter Lab	39.922, 2.195, 2.309