Benjamin Moore

Charmeuse

AF-265

Charmeuse is a soft pink with gray undertones that temper the warmth. An LRV of 61.32 gives it a mid-light read that stays gentle in most lighting. It works in bedrooms, sitting rooms, or dressing areas where a muted pink is acceptable.

Pair it with Benjamin Moore Gray Owl or Balboa Mist for a cool neutral range. Sea Salt or Misty Gray keep the palette soft, while Kendall Charcoal or Hale Navy add depth.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

AF-265

Collection

Affinity Color Collection

Charmeuse 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 Charmeuse under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Charmeuse under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

24°

Red Family

Lightness

81%

Light

Saturation

26%

Muted

LRV

61.3

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

#DBCCC2

RGB Decimal

219, 204, 194

RGB Percent

85.9%, 80.0%, 76.1%

HSL

24.0, 25.8%, 81.0%

HSV

24.0, 11.4%, 85.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 6.8%, 11.4%, 14.1%

YIQ

207.3, 12.2, 0.0

XYZ

60.54, 62.14, 59.84

CIE Lab

82.99, 3.54, 6.84

CIE Luv

82.99, 9.45, 9.47

Hunter Lab

78.83, 3.46, 6.38

Decimal

14404802

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Charmeuse Venetian Portico Chadwick Brown Tender Twig

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Charmeuse Lauren's Lace Fresh Dough Pink Essence

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Charmeuse Rich Porcelain Blue Hazy Skies First Light

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Charmeuse I Miss You Shy Smile Gratifying Green

Closest Paint Matches

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

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