Benjamin Moore Paper Mache AF-25

What are Benjamin Moore Paper Mache undertones?

The undertone of Paper Mache can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Paper Mache AF-25 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 60° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

AF-25 Paper Mache HSL code: 60, 30%, 92%

• 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 yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Paper Mache

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Paper Mache:

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-25
Paper Mache

• OC-130
  Cloud White

  

• OC-117
  Simply White

  

Darker shades

AF-25
Paper Mache

• OC-134
  Meadow Mist

  

• CSP-815
  Pistachio Ice Cream

  

• OC-135
  Cream Cloak

  

• 491
  Springview Green

  

• 492
  Dune Grass

  

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 Paper Mache with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 240, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Luxe.

AF-25
Paper Mache

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• AF-580
  Luxe

  

• 1435
  Blue Gaspe

  

• 1422
  Violet Sparkle

  

• 1427
  French Violet

  

• CC-962
  Blackberry Punch

  

• 1439
  Yukon Sky

  

LRV of Paper Mache

Paper Mache has an LRV of 84.57% and refers to White colors that reflect almost all light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.

Format	Code
HEX	#F0F0E3
RGB Decimal	240, 240, 227
RGB Percent	94.12%, 94.12%, 89.02%
HSV	Hue: 60° Saturation: 5.42% Value: 94.12%
HSL	hsl(60, 30, 92)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 5.42 Key: 5.88
YIQ	Y: 238.518 I: 4.177 Q: -4.046
XYZ	X: 80.957 Y: 86.392 Z: 85.063
CIE Lab	L:94.48 a:-2.244 b:6.282
CIE Luv	L:94.48 u:0.715 v:9.927
Decimal	15790307
Hunter Lab	92.947, -7.183, 10.803