Benjamin Moore

Inspired

AF-595

Inspired is a medium mauve with noticeable purple undertones, placing it in the cooler range of neutrals. The LRV of 36.66 indicates moderate light absorption, which works well in rooms with adequate natural or artificial lighting. This color reads as a muted, dusty tone rather than a saturated purple.

It pairs effectively with Benjamin Moore's Kendall Charcoal, Hale Navy, Simply White, and soft lilac tones, providing options for both high-contrast and harmonious combinations in bedrooms or living areas.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

AF-595

Collection

Affinity Color Collection

Inspired 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 Inspired under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Inspired under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Pink

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

309°

Purple Family

Lightness

65%

Medium

Saturation

Very Muted

LRV

36.7

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

#AC9EAA

RGB Decimal

172, 158, 170

RGB Percent

67.5%, 62.0%, 66.7%

HSL

308.6, 7.8%, 64.7%

HSV

308.6, 8.1%, 67.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 8.1%, 1.2%, 32.5%

YIQ

163.6, 4.5, 6.7

XYZ

36.50, 36.13, 43.08

CIE Lab

66.62, 7.31, -4.38

CIE Luv

66.62, 7.32, -7.67

Hunter Lab

60.11, 6.61, -4.00

Decimal

11312810

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Inspired Pebble Creek Plummy Preservation Plum

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Inspired Pebble Creek Lilac Blossom Lite Lavender

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Inspired Scenic Drive Gray Heron Green Grapes

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Inspired Amethyst Sky Charm Flexible Gray

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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Heather Bay

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Quest Gray

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Mauve Desert

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Luxe Lilac

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Intuitive

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Mystical Gray

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Native Lilac

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Ashberry

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Crystal Noir

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