Benjamin Moore

Kona

AF-165

Kona is a deep, warm brown with orange-red undertones that give it a roasted, earthy quality distinct from cooler espresso tones. At an LRV of 12.29, it reflects very little light and reads as a near-dark on the wall, requiring strong lighting to preserve its brown identity rather than appearing black. Rich Cream and Shaker Beige provide lighter warm companions that echo its undertone family.

Buttered Yam works as a mid-tone accent bridge. For cooler contrast, Hale Navy or Forest Green introduces separation without clashing against the warm base.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

AF-165

Collection

Affinity Color Collection

Kona in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Kona under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Kona under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

26°

Red Family

Lightness

35%

Dark

Saturation

27%

Muted

LRV

12.3
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#725641
RGB Decimal
114, 86, 65
RGB Percent
44.7%, 33.7%, 25.5%
HSL
25.7, 27.4%, 35.1%
HSV
25.7, 43.0%, 44.7%
CMYK
0.0%, 24.6%, 43.0%, 55.3%
YIQ
92.0, 23.5, -0.6
XYZ
11.22, 10.61, 6.46
CIE Lab
38.92, 8.55, 16.70
CIE Luv
38.92, 19.55, 17.68
Hunter Lab
32.58, 6.40, 10.06
Decimal
7493185

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Analogous

Adjacent colors

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