Benjamin Moore

Atmospheric

AF-500

Atmospheric is a cool blend of blue, green, and gray with an LRV of 32.6, placing it in the medium-light reflectance range. This muted tri-tonal color carries a distinctly cool temperature and reads as a subdued teal-gray on walls. Its restrained saturation allows it to anchor a room without overwhelming adjacent finishes.

Atmospheric coordinates well with Benjamin Moore Silver Marlin, Gray Owl, and Palladian Blue for tonal continuity, while Kendall Charcoal or Hale Navy supply grounding contrast in trim or accent applications.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

AF-500

Collection

Affinity Color Collection

Atmospheric in Real Homes (5 Photos)

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Atmospheric in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Atmospheric under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Atmospheric under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

171°

Cyan Family

Lightness

58%

Medium

Saturation

10%

Very Muted

LRV

32.6
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Dark
Medium
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Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#889D9A
RGB Decimal
136, 157, 154
RGB Percent
53.3%, 61.6%, 60.4%
HSL
171.4, 9.7%, 57.5%
HSV
171.4, 13.4%, 61.6%
CMYK
13.4%, 0.0%, 1.9%, 38.4%
YIQ
150.4, -11.6, -5.4
XYZ
28.04, 31.68, 35.21
CIE Lab
63.08, -7.99, -0.93
CIE Luv
63.08, -11.16, -0.04
Hunter Lab
56.29, -6.77, -0.81
Decimal
8953242

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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