Benjamin Moore Wasabi AF-430

What are Benjamin Moore Wasabi undertones?

The undertone of Wasabi 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Wasabi AF-430 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 52° thisGreenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

AF-430 Wasabi HSL code: 52, 37%, 53%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
• 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 Wasabi

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 Green shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Wasabi:

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-430
Wasabi

• CSP-855
  Lilianna

  

• 2147-40
  Dill Pickle

  

• 2149-40
  Timothy Straw

  

• CSP-890
  Martini Olive

  

• CSP-885
  Turkish Bay Leaf

  

Darker shades

AF-430
Wasabi

• 384
  Turning Leaf

  

• CSP-895
  Perfectly Pesto

  

• 392
  Olive Tree

  

• 2146-30
  Split Pea

  

• 2147-10
  Oregano

  

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 Wasabi with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 232, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Evening Dove.

AF-430
Wasabi

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• 2128-30
  Evening Dove

  

• HC-154
  Hale Navy

  

• AF-580
  Luxe

  

• 1435
  Blue Gaspe

  

• 1422
  Violet Sparkle

  

• 1427
  French Violet

  

LRV of Wasabi

Wasabi has an LRV of 37.35% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#B4A85C
RGB Decimal	180, 168, 92
RGB Percent	70.59%, 65.88%, 36.08%
HSV	Hue: 52° Saturation: 48.89% Value: 70.59%
HSL	hsl(52, 37, 53)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.67 Yellow: 48.89 Key: 29.41
YIQ	Y: 162.924 I: 31.573 Q: -21.113
XYZ	X: 34.758 Y: 38.483 Z: 15.719
CIE Lab	L:68.375 a:-6.132 b:40.555
CIE Luv	L:68.375 u:11.629 v:50.754
Decimal	11839580
Hunter Lab	62.034, -8.547, 28.4