Benjamin Moore

Amsterdam

AF-550

Amsterdam by Benjamin Moore is a blue-gray with cool undertones that lean slightly toward slate. With an LRV of 29.21, it falls in the medium depth range, reflecting enough light to avoid heaviness while still providing noticeable color on the wall. It is a practical choice for living rooms, home offices, and exterior trim where a neutral with a blue shift is wanted.

Amsterdam coordinates with Benjamin Moore colors such as Nimbus Gray and Smoke for tonal blending, Hale Navy or Kendall Charcoal for deeper contrast, and Revere Pewter for a warmer neighboring neutral.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

AF-550

Collection

Affinity Color Collection

Amsterdam in Real Homes (7 Photos)

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Amsterdam in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Amsterdam under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Amsterdam under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Low

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

199°

Cyan Family

Lightness

56%

Medium

Saturation

13%

Very Muted

LRV

29.2

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#81949D

RGB Decimal

129, 148, 157

RGB Percent

50.6%, 58.0%, 61.6%

HSL

199.3, 12.5%, 56.1%

HSV

199.3, 17.8%, 61.6%

CMYK

17.8%, 5.7%, 0.0%, 38.4%

YIQ

143.3, -14.2, -1.2

XYZ

25.73, 28.28, 36.00

CIE Lab

60.14, -4.76, -7.02

CIE Luv

60.14, -10.47, -9.50

Hunter Lab

53.18, -3.99, -6.30

Decimal

8492189

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Amsterdam Lyric Blue Artifact Waterloo

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Amsterdam French Toile Salvaged Silk Silent Delight

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Amsterdam Armadillo Vintage Boots Wild Rice

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Amsterdam Camelot Agave Purple Hills

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Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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