Benjamin Moore Violetta AF-615

What are Benjamin Moore Violetta undertones?

The undertone of Violetta 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Violetta AF-615 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 342° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

AF-615 Violetta HSL code: 342, 10%, 74%

• 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 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 Violetta

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 Violetta:

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-615
Violetta

• 2115-60
  Majestic Mauve

  

• 1444
  New Age

  

Darker shades

AF-615
Violetta

• 1447
  Amethyst Sky

  

• 2115-40
  Mauve Blush

  

• 1454
  Sleepy Hollow

  

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 Violetta with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 162, such as Benjamin Moore Stratton Blue and Jack Pine.

AF-615
Violetta

• HC-142
  Stratton Blue

  

• 692
  Jack Pine

  

• AF-495
  Azores

  

• CSP-740
  Sylvan Mist

  

• 690
  Grenada Villa

  

• HC-187
  Black Forest Green

  

• 2123-10
  Mediterranean Teal

  

LRV of Violetta

Violetta has an LRV of 48.94% 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	#C4B7BB
RGB Decimal	196, 183, 187
RGB Percent	76.86%, 71.76%, 73.33%
HSV	Hue: 342° Saturation: 6.63% Value: 76.86%
HSL	hsl(342, 10, 74)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.63 Yellow: 4.59 Key: 23.14
YIQ	Y: 187.343 I: 6.461 Q: 3.995
XYZ	X: 48.666 Y: 49.191 Z: 53.931
CIE Lab	L:75.57 a:5.307 b:-0.363
CIE Luv	L:75.57 u:7.302 v:-1.467
Decimal	12892091
Hunter Lab	70.136, 1.119, 3.504