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Benjamin Moore Amsterdam (AF-550) Paint Color


Color Name: Amsterdam (AF-550)
Hex Color Code: #81949D
RGB Color Code: RGB(129, 148, 157)
CMYK Values*: 17.8%, 5.7%, 0.0%, 38.4%
Color Family (Hue): Blue Blue Gray





About Amsterdam (AF-550) color - its meaning and example


What color is Amsterdam (AF-550)?

Amsterdam (AF-550) color belongs to the Blue Blue Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Amsterdam (AF-550) is #81949D, and the RGB color code is RGB(129, 148, 157).

In the RGB color model, Amsterdam (AF-550) has a red value of 129, a green value of 148, and a blue value of 157. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 17.8% cyan, 5.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 38.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 199.3° (degrees), 12.5 % saturation, and 56.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Amsterdam (AF-550) has a hue of 199.3° (degrees), 17.8 % saturation and 61.6 % brightness/value.


Amsterdam (AF-550) is cool or warm?

The color Amsterdam (AF-550) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Amsterdam (AF-550)?

Amsterdam (AF-550) has an LRV of nearly 28. By LRV value, it is a medium color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Amsterdam (AF-550)

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of Amsterdam (AF-550) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 28 puts Benjamin Moore Amsterdam (AF-550) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Amsterdam (AF-550) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(129, 148, 157)
Red
129 (50.6%)
Green
148 (58.0%)
Blue
157 (61.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
17.83%
Magenta
5.73%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
38.43%

HSL

HSL(199.29deg, 12.5 %, 56.1 %)

Hue
199.29°
Saturation
12.50 %.
Lightness
56.08 %.

RYB

RYB(51, 80, 92)
Red
51 (20.2%)
Yellow
80 (31.2%)
Blue
92 (35.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
199.29°
Saturation
17.83 %.
Brightness / Value
61.57 %.

HWB

H: 199.29°

W: 50.59 %

B: 38.43 %

XYZ

X : 25.73

Y : 28.28

Z : 36

YXY

Y1 : 28.28

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 49.41%

M : 41.96%

Y : 38.43%


LRV

~ 28.3 %

Munsell Color System

0.2B 5.9/1.8

CIE-Lab

L : 60.14

A : -4.76

B : -7.02

CIE-Lch

L : 60.14

C : 8.48

H : 235.88

CIE-Luv

L : 60.14

U : -10.47

V : -9.5

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.18

A : -6.71

B : -2.91






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Amsterdam (AF-550) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Amsterdam (AF-550) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#91A3B0
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ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
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ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)
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ΔE - 6.68 (93.3% similar)
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ΔE - 7.45 (92.5% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design


Amsterdam (AF-550) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Amsterdam (AF-550) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Amsterdam (AF-550) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Amsterdam (AF-550) to Pantone PMS


#798F9B
PANTONE 8200 C
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#8C9AA3
PANTONE 10262 C
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#87909A
PANTONE 8180 C
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#7A99AC
PANTONE 5425 C
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Amsterdam (AF-550) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Amsterdam (AF-550) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Amsterdam (AF-550) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Amsterdam (AF-550) to RAL Classic


#8C969D
RAL 7001 - Silver Gray
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#7A888E
RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)
#8D9295
RAL 7045 - Telegray 1
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)
#7F868A
RAL 7046 - Telegray 2
ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


Amsterdam (AF-550) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Amsterdam (AF-550) to British Standard 4800


#7E94A9
BS 20-D-43 - Blue
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)
#92969B
BS 02-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 6.15 (93.8% similar)
#6D88A0
BS 20-C-37 - Viking
ΔE - 7.45 (92.6% similar)





Paint similar to Amsterdam (AF-550) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Amsterdam (AF-550) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore


Amsterdam (AF-550) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Amsterdam (AF-550) to Benjamin Moore


#81929B
Chiswell Blue (CW-660)
ΔE - 0.93 (99.1% similar)
#798E99
Wild Blue Yonder (CSP-620)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
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Mineral Alloy (1622)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
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Labrador Blue (1670)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


PPG Paints


Amsterdam (AF-550) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Amsterdam (AF-550) to PPG Paints


#7B8F99
Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
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Feldspar (PPG1038-5)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#8D9CA7
Lost At Sea (PPG1040-5)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#819DAA
Serene Stream (PPG1154-5)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)


Behr


Amsterdam (AF-550) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Amsterdam (AF-550) to Behr


#8293A0
Coastal Vista (PPU14-06)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#879CA3
Rainy Season (MQ5-27)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#8D99A1
Teton Blue (N490-4)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#7B90A2
Jean Jacket Blue (S510-4)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Amsterdam (AF-550) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Amsterdam (AF-550) to Dunn-Edwards


#8A99A4
Hamilton Blue (DE 6333)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
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Silver Storm (DE 5822)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
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Canadian Lake (DE 6340)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
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China Clay (DE 5802)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)


Valspar


Amsterdam (AF-550) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Amsterdam (AF-550) to Valspar


#8598A7
Blissful Blue (4005-3C)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
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Steele Blue (V137-5)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#849EA8
Impressionist (8004-39D)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#8BA1AC
Silver Fox (4008-3C)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Amsterdam (AF-550) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Amsterdam (AF-550) to Sherwin Williams


#899CAA
Daphne (SW 9151)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
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Bracing Blue (SW 6242)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#90A0A6
Debonair (SW 9139)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#708D9E
Smoky Azurite (SW 9148)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


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