Benjamin Moore

Dusk to Dawn

1446 / AF-620

Dusk to Dawn is a muted purple with noticeable gray undertones, functioning as a non-traditional neutral. It has an LRV of 41.85, providing moderate light reflectance that keeps it from reading too dark in standard lighting conditions. The gray base prevents the purple from becoming overly saturated, making it suitable for living rooms and bedrooms.

It pairs well with Benjamin Moore Classic Gray and Pale Oak for a subdued palette. For added depth, combine it with Hale Navy or Kendall Charcoal, or use Silver Fox for tonal continuity.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1446 / AF-620

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Dusk to Dawn in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Dusk to Dawn under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Dusk to Dawn under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Pink

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

327°

Purple Family

Lightness

68%

Medium

Saturation

7%

Very Muted

LRV

41.9
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#B4A9AF
RGB Decimal
180, 169, 175
RGB Percent
70.6%, 66.3%, 68.6%
HSL
327.3, 6.8%, 68.4%
HSV
327.3, 6.1%, 70.6%
CMYK
0.0%, 6.1%, 2.8%, 29.4%
YIQ
173.0, 4.6, 4.2
XYZ
40.75, 41.17, 46.36
CIE Lab
70.30, 5.04, -1.67
CIE Luv
70.30, 5.99, -3.32
Hunter Lab
64.17, 4.63, -1.53
Decimal
11839919

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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