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Benjamin Moore Inspired (AF-595) Paint Color


Color Name: Inspired (AF-595)
Hex Color Code: #AC9EAA
RGB Color Code: RGB(172, 158, 170)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 8.1%, 1.2%, 32.5%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Inspired (AF-595) color - its meaning and example


What color is Inspired (AF-595)?

Inspired (AF-595) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Inspired (AF-595) is #AC9EAA, and the RGB color code is RGB(172, 158, 170).

In the RGB color model, Inspired (AF-595) has a red value of 172, a green value of 158, and a blue value of 170. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.1% magenta, 1.2% yellow, and 32.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 308.6° (degrees), 7.8 % saturation, and 64.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Inspired (AF-595) has a hue of 308.6° (degrees), 8.1 % saturation and 67.5 % brightness/value.


Inspired (AF-595) is cool or warm?

The color Inspired (AF-595) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Inspired (AF-595)?

Inspired (AF-595) has an LRV of nearly 36. 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

Inspired (AF-595)

Light Color


Compare LRV 36 of Inspired (AF-595) 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 36 puts Benjamin Moore Inspired (AF-595) 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


Inspired (AF-595) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(172, 158, 170)
Red
172 (67.5%)
Green
158 (62.0%)
Blue
170 (66.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.14%
Yellow
1.16%
Key
32.55%

HSL

HSL(308.57deg, 7.8 %, 64.7 %)

Hue
308.57°
Saturation
7.78 %.
Lightness
64.71 %.

RYB

RYB(46, 65, 68)
Red
46 (18.0%)
Yellow
65 (25.5%)
Blue
68 (26.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
308.57°
Saturation
8.14 %.
Brightness / Value
67.45 %.

HWB

H: 308.57°

W: 61.96 %

B: 32.55 %

XYZ

X : 36.5

Y : 36.13

Z : 43.08

YXY

Y1 : 36.13

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 32.55%

M : 38.04%

Y : 33.33%


LRV

~ 36.1 %

Munsell Color System

1.9RP 6.5/1.4

CIE-Lab

L : 66.62

A : 7.31

B : -4.38

CIE-Lch

L : 66.62

C : 8.52

H : 329.06

CIE-Luv

L : 66.62

U : 7.32

V : -7.67

Hunter-Lab

L : 60.11

A : 3.2

B : -0.42






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Inspired (AF-595) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Inspired (AF-595) (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.



#AA98A9
Rose quartz
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#C4AEAD
Silver Pink
ΔE - 7.96 (92.0% similar)





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


RAL Design


Inspired (AF-595) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Inspired (AF-595) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Inspired (AF-595) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Inspired (AF-595) to Pantone PMS


#AB989D
PANTONE 436 C
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#AF95A6
PANTONE 5215 C
ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)
#AC92A4
PANTONE 4107 C
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)
#9991A4
PANTONE 7660 C
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Inspired (AF-595) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Inspired (AF-595) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Inspired (AF-595) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Inspired (AF-595) to British Standard 4800


#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 7.41 (92.6% similar)
#AEADB2
BS 22-B-21 - Kashmir
ΔE - 7.82 (92.2% similar)


RAL Classic


Inspired (AF-595) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Inspired (AF-595) to RAL Classic


#9D8692
RAL 4009 - Pastel Violet
ΔE - 7.88 (92.1% similar)





Paint similar to Inspired (AF-595) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Inspired (AF-595) (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


Inspired (AF-595) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Inspired (AF-595) to Benjamin Moore


#AC9EAA
Inspired (AF-595)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#AA98AD
Iris Bliss (1383)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#A39499
Amethyst Sky (1447)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#9B8E9C
Hazy Lilac (2116-40)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)


Valspar


Inspired (AF-595) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Inspired (AF-595) to Valspar


#A697A6
Native Lilac (4001-4A)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#A2949F
Romantic Holiday (V076-4)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#B7ABB8
Midsummer Twilight (4001-3C)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#AD96A3
Dusty Lavender (1002-7C)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


Behr


Inspired (AF-595) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Inspired (AF-595) to Behr


#A99DAF
Charm (PPU16-12)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#9F97A3
Fortune (N100-4)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
#B9A1AE
Highland Thistle (S110-4)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#9B909D
Duchess Lilac (PPU16-13)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Inspired (AF-595) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Inspired (AF-595) to Sherwin Williams


#B0A3B6
Obi Lilac (SW 6556)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#A29BAA
Ash Violet (SW 6549)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#B3A3A5
Intuitive (SW 6017)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#AA8E9A
Thistle (SW 6283)
ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Inspired (AF-595) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Inspired (AF-595) to Dunn-Edwards


#B19BB0
Veiled Violet (DE 5976)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#BAA3A9
Magical Mauve (DE 6011)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#B194A6
Grapevine (DET 408)
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)
#B29E9D
Hazelnut (DE 6032)
ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)


PPG Paints


Inspired (AF-595) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Inspired (AF-595) to PPG Paints


#9B95A9
Purple Surf (PPG1173-5)
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)
#B495A4
Ashberry (PPG1179-5)
ΔE - 6.15 (93.8% similar)
#9B8FA6
Smoky Grape (PPG1174-5)
ΔE - 6.41 (93.6% similar)
#C2AEC3
Lavish Lavender (PPG1177-4)
ΔE - 6.53 (93.5% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Inspired (AF-595) - #AC9EAA color palettes and coordinating colors



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


Inspired (AF-595) - #AC9EAA Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#AC9EAA
Inspired (AF-595)
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#958896
Amorous (AF-600)
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#9B8E9C
Hazy Lilac (2116-40)
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#5B435D
Taro (1386)
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#4D3354
Purplicious (CSP-465)
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#D4C7D6
Easter Ribbon (1381)
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#CDBFD1
Violet Petal (1382)
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#AA98AD
Iris Bliss (1383)
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#9A83A0
Carolina Plum (1384)
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#7D6685
Cupid's Dart (1385)
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Fire and Ice (1392)
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