AF-180

Benjamin Moore Wenge

Benjamin Moore Wenge AF-180 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Wenge paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful AF-180. Find out if this gorgeous warm beige paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Wenge AF-180
Color code:AF-180
Color name:Wenge
Brand:Benjamin Moore

Wenge for bedroom

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  • Benjamin Moore Wenge bedroom
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  • Benjamin Moore Wenge bedroom
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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Wenge for living room

  • Benjamin Moore Wenge living room interior
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Check out this stunning Dark used in real living rooms. Explore how this Beige color shade can create a unique space

Wenge for bathroom

  • Benjamin Moore Wenge bathroom
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  • Benjamin Moore Wenge bathroom
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  • Benjamin Moore Wenge minimalist bathroom
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  • Benjamin Moore Wenge bathroom
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  • Benjamin Moore Wenge minimalist bathroom
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Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Dark real bathrooms.

Wenge on kitchen cabinets

  • Benjamin Moore Wenge kitchen cabinets
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  • Benjamin Moore Wenge kitchen cabinets
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  • Benjamin Moore Wenge small kitchen cabinets
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  • Benjamin Moore Wenge kitchen cabinets
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Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Wenge reviews

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  • Benjamin Moore Wenge wall
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  • Benjamin Moore Wenge kitchen painted backsplash
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  • Benjamin Moore Wenge kitchen backsplash
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  • Benjamin Moore Wenge kidsroom interior, children's room
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  • Benjamin Moore Wenge living room interior
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  • Benjamin Moore Wenge living room
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View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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LRV of Wenge

Wenge AF-180 has an LRV of 4.79% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 4.79% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Benjamin Moore Wenge undertones?

Red is Benjamin Moore Wenge undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#3C2D2B

RGB code:

60, 45, 43

Is Benjamin Moore Wenge AF-180 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 7° this Beige refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

AF-180 Wenge HSL code: 7, 17%, 20%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Beige will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Beige undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Wenge:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Wenge AF-180 vs Velvet Cloak CSP-480

Can't decide between these gorgeous hues? We've got you covered with a comparison.

Benjamin Moore Wenge AF-180 vs Benjamin Moore Velvet Cloak CSP-480Benjamin Moore Wenge AF-180
LRV: 4.79%
Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 4.72%
Dark color
Temperature: warm

Wenge AF-180 vs Caponata AF-650

What is the difference between these two paint colors. Let’s compare to see which might be right for you.

Benjamin Moore Wenge AF-180 vs Benjamin Moore Caponata AF-650Benjamin Moore Wenge AF-180
LRV: 4.79%
Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 6.36%
Dark color
Temperature: warm

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.

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HEX#3C2D2Bcopy color code
RGB Decimal60, 45, 43copy color code
RGB Percent23.53%, 17.65%, 16.86%copy color code
HSVHue: 7° Saturation: 28.33% Value: 23.53%copy color code
HSLhsl(7, 17, 20)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 25.0 Yellow: 28.33 Key: 76.47copy color code
YIQY: 49.257 I: 9.581 Q: 2.551copy color code
XYZX: 3.238 Y: 3.012 Z: 2.696copy color code
CIE LabL:20.092 a:6.518 b:3.937copy color code
CIE LuvL:20.092 u:8.195 v:2.98copy color code
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Hunter lab17.355, 2.931, 2.939copy color code
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