What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Wisteria?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Wisteria undertones is #9C9CA6 .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Wisteria?

RGB code is 156, 156, 166 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Benjamin Moore Wisteria AF-585

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Wisteria AF-585 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore AF-585 Wisteria is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Wisteria undertones?

Blue and Purple are Benjamin Moore Wisteria undertones color.

Official page:	Wisteria AF-585
Code:	AF-585
Name:	Wisteria
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Wisteria?

Benjamin Moore AF-585 Wisteria is a soft and delicate hue that evokes a sense of tranquility and grace. This subtle shade pairs beautifully with other pastel tones such as mint green, blush pink, and lavender, creating a serene and harmonious color palette. Incorporating touches of AF-585 Wisteria can bring a calming and elegant vibe to any space, especially when combined with light neutrals like ivory and pale gray. Whether used as an accent color or as the main focus, Wisteria adds a touch of sophistication and charm to interiors.

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What are Benjamin Moore Wisteria undertones?

The undertones of Wisteria can be accurately described as a Blue and Purple 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

HEX value

HEX value:

#9C9CA6

RGB code:

156, 156, 166

Is Benjamin Moore Wisteria AF-585 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 240° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

AF-585 Wisteria HSL code: 240, 5%, 63%

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.

Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
Cool 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.
Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.

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.

How light temperature affects Wisteria

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 sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange‑red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange‑yellow	All 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 Wisteria:

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.

Darker shades

AF-585
Wisteria

CSP-455
Faded Violet

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 Wisteria with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 60, such as Benjamin Moore River Gorge Gray and Tavern Gray.

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Wisteria

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LRV of Wisteria

Wisteria has an LRV of 34.8% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why 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 34.8%, 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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Format	Code
HEX	#9C9CA6
RGB Decimal	156, 156, 166
RGB Percent	61.18%, 61.18%, 65.10%
HSV	Hue: 240° Saturation: 6.02% Value: 65.1%
HSL	hsl(240, 5, 63)
CMYK	Cyan: 6.02 Magenta: 6.02 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 34.9
YIQ	Y: 157.14 I: -3.213 Q: 3.112
XYZ	X: 32.48 Y: 33.598 Z: 40.84
CIE Lab	L:64.642 a:1.97 b:-5.197
CIE Luv	L:64.642 u:-0.575 v:-7.955
Decimal	10263718
Hunter Lab	57.964, -1.414, -1.2