Benjamin Moore Lucerne AF-530

What are Benjamin Moore Lucerne undertones?

The undertone of Lucerne 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Lucerne AF-530 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 202° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

AF-530 Lucerne HSL code: 202, 37%, 36%

• 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.
• Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

How light temperature affects Lucerne

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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Lucerne:

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-530
Lucerne

• 2062-40
  Blue Daisy

  

• 776
  Santa Monica Blue

  

Darker shades

AF-530
Lucerne

• 2058-10
  Twilight

  

• 777
  Summer Nights

  

• 749
  Bainbridge 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 Lucerne with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 22, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.

AF-530
Lucerne

• CSP-415
  Quietly Violet

  

• 2114-30
  Desert Shadows

  

• 2114-60
  Hint of Violet

  

• 2113-70
  Antique Pearl

  

• 2116-10
  Night Shade

  

• 980
  Woodcliff Lake

  

• 2108-50
  Silver Fox

  

LRV of Lucerne

Lucerne has an LRV of 13.54% 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	#3A647D
RGB Decimal	58, 100, 125
RGB Percent	22.75%, 39.22%, 49.02%
HSV	Hue: 202° Saturation: 53.6% Value: 49.02%
HSL	hsl(202, 37, 36)
CMYK	Cyan: 53.6 Magenta: 20.0 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 50.98
YIQ	Y: 90.292 I: -33.061 Q: -1.105
XYZ	X: 10.002 Y: 11.494 Z: 21.088
CIE Lab	L:40.4 a:-7.043 b:-18.473
CIE Luv	L:40.4 u:-18.374 v:-24.827
Decimal	3826813
Hunter Lab	33.902, -6.667, -13.148