Benjamin Moore Solitude AF-545

Official page:Solitude AF-545
Code:AF-545
Name:Solitude
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Solitude?

The serene hue of Benjamin Moore's Solitude (AF-545) exudes a tranquil and calming ambiance, perfect for creating a peaceful retreat in any space. This soft blue-green tone pairs beautifully with crisp whites, warm neutrals, and natural wood accents to enhance its soothing effect. Incorporating touches of muted greys or delicate blush tones can further complement Solitude's (AF-545) inherent sense of tranquility and simplicity, making it a versatile choice for a variety of interior styles. This color creates a harmonious environment that promotes relaxation and feelings of balance. Experiment with textures like linen, velvet, or jute to add depth and interest to a room featuring Solitude (AF-545) as its primary color.

Solitude for living room

Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this grey shade can create a unique space

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Benjamin Moore Solitude reviews (2 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey 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 Solitude undertones?

Solitude has a clear blue 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:

#A3AEB4

RGB code:

163, 174, 180

Is Benjamin Moore Solitude AF-545 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 201°, this Grey leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

AF-545 Solitude HSL code: 201, 10%, 67%

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 Solitude

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Solitude:

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 Solitude with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 21, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.

LRV of Solitude

Solitude has an LRV of 41.61% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 41.61%, 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#A3AEB4Copy color code
RGB Decimal163, 174, 180Copy color code
RGB Percent63.92%, 68.24%, 70.59%Copy color code
HSVHue: 201° Saturation: 9.44% Value: 70.59%Copy color code
HSLhsl(201, 10, 67)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 9.44 Magenta: 3.33 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 29.41Copy color code
YIQY: 171.395 I: -8.483 Q: -0.46Copy color code
XYZX: 38.476 Y: 41.353 Z: 49.123Copy color code
CIE LabL:70.423 a:-2.638 b:-4.387Copy color code
CIE LuvL:70.423 u:-6.341 v:-6.094Copy color code
Decimal10727092Copy color code
Hunter Lab64.307, -5.736, -0.276Copy color code
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