What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Montpelier?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Montpelier undertone is #718087 .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Montpelier?

RGB code is 113, 128, 135 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Benjamin Moore Montpelier AF-555

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Montpelier AF-555 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore AF-555 Montpelier is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Montpelier undertones?

Blue is Benjamin Moore Montpelier undertone color.

Official page:	Montpelier AF-555
Code:	AF-555
Name:	Montpelier
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Montpelier?

Benjamin Moore AF-555 Montpelier is a versatile and sophisticated hue that pairs beautifully with warm neutrals like off-white and beige. This color creates a sense of elegance and tranquility in any space, making it ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, or any area where you want to create a calm and inviting atmosphere. Pairing Montpelier with light grey or soft pastels can enhance its timeless appeal and bring a subtle touch of modernity to the overall look. Whether used as an accent or a main color, AF-555 Montpelier adds a touch of refined style to any interior scheme.

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What are Benjamin Moore Montpelier undertones?

The undertone of Montpelier 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

HEX value

HEX value:

#718087

RGB code:

113, 128, 135

Is Benjamin Moore Montpelier AF-555 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 199° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

AF-555 Montpelier HSL code: 199, 9%, 49%

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.

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.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

How light temperature affects Montpelier

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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Montpelier:

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

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Darker shades

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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 Montpelier with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 19, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.

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LRV of Montpelier

Montpelier has an LRV of 22.36% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why 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 22.36%, 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	#718087
RGB Decimal	113, 128, 135
RGB Percent	44.31%, 50.20%, 52.94%
HSV	Hue: 199° Saturation: 16.3% Value: 52.94%
HSL	hsl(199, 9, 49)
CMYK	Cyan: 16.3 Magenta: 5.19 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 47.06
YIQ	Y: 124.313 I: -11.188 Q: -0.995
XYZ	X: 18.901 Y: 20.698 Z: 25.914
CIE Lab	L:52.617 a:-3.919 b:-5.638
CIE Luv	L:52.617 u:-8.299 v:-7.367
Decimal	7438471
Hunter Lab	45.495, -5.458, -1.926