Benjamin Moore Meditation AF-395

Official page:Meditation AF-395
Code:AF-395
Name:Meditation
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Meditation?

Benjamin Moore Meditation (AF-395) is a soft, serene hue that exudes tranquility and sophistication. This versatile color pairs beautifully with shades of white, cream, and sage green, creating a harmonious and calming atmosphere in any space. When combined with natural wood accents and textured fabrics, Meditation (AF-395) achieves a modern yet cozy look that invites relaxation and peace. Whether used as an accent or as the main color in a room, this hue adds a touch of understated elegance and timeless appeal.

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View the photos of real spaces painted with this beige 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 Meditation undertones?

Meditation has a clear yellow 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:

#ABA38C

RGB code:

171, 163, 140

Is Benjamin Moore Meditation AF-395 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

With a hue of 45°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

AF-395 Meditation HSL code: 45, 16%, 61%

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 Meditation

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Beige shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Meditation:

Monochromatic color scheme

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.

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Complementary color scheme

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 Meditation with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 225, such as Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue and Approaching Storm.

LRV of Meditation

Meditation has an LRV of 36.48% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 36.48%, 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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HEX#ABA38CCopy color code
RGB Decimal171, 163, 140Copy color code
RGB Percent67.06%, 63.92%, 54.90%Copy color code
HSVHue: 45° Saturation: 18.13% Value: 67.06%Copy color code
HSLhsl(45, 16, 61)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.68 Yellow: 18.13 Key: 32.94Copy color code
YIQY: 162.77 I: 12.158 Q: -5.465Copy color code
XYZX: 34.625 Y: 36.746 Z: 30.073Copy color code
CIE LabL:67.086 a:-1.034 b:13.005Copy color code
CIE LuvL:67.086 u:6.13 v:18.195Copy color code
Decimal11248524Copy color code
Hunter Lab60.619, -4.126, 13.02Copy color code
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