Benjamin Moore Sanctuary / 1446 / Dusk to Dawn / AF-620

What are Benjamin Moore Sanctuary undertones?

The undertone of Sanctuary 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Sanctuary AF-620 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 327° thisPurplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

AF-620 Sanctuary HSL code: 327, 7%, 68%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Sanctuary

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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Sanctuary:

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-620
Sanctuary

• 1452
  After the Rain

  

• 1445
  Piano Concerto

  

• 2115-50
  Iced Mauve

  

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 Sanctuary with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 147, such as Benjamin Moore Pleasant Valley and Stratton Blue.

AF-620
Sanctuary

• 696
  Pleasant Valley

  

• HC-142
  Stratton Blue

  

• 692
  Jack Pine

  

• AF-495
  Azores

  

• 458
  Sage Tint

  

• HC-130
  Webster Green

  

• CSP-740
  Sylvan Mist

  

LRV of Sanctuary

Sanctuary has an LRV of 41.85% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#B4A9AF
RGB Decimal	180, 169, 175
RGB Percent	70.59%, 66.27%, 68.63%
HSV	Hue: 327° Saturation: 6.11% Value: 70.59%
HSL	hsl(327, 7, 68)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.11 Yellow: 2.78 Key: 29.41
YIQ	Y: 172.973 I: 4.627 Q: 4.194
XYZ	X: 40.747 Y: 41.175 Z: 46.347
CIE Lab	L:70.298 a:5.036 b:-1.657
CIE Luv	L:70.298 u:5.991 v:-3.304
Decimal	11839919
Hunter Lab	64.168, 1.055, 2.093