Benjamin Moore

Love Affair

1266

Love Affair is a deep, muted tone that sits between red and brown, with warm burgundy undertones that give it a smoky, complex character. At an LRV of 13.77, it absorbs significant light and functions best in spaces with ample natural or layered artificial lighting. Cloud White or Simply White on trim create a crisp boundary against its depth.

Black Beauty or Kendall Charcoal work for dramatic, low-contrast pairings. Touch of Pink lightens the palette in adjacent spaces, while Wrought Iron offers a near-black alternative for accents.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1266

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Love Affair in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Love Affair under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Love Affair under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

355°

Red Family

Lightness

44%

Medium

Saturation

20%

Muted

LRV

13.8
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#85595D
RGB Decimal
133, 89, 93
RGB Percent
52.2%, 34.9%, 36.5%
HSL
354.5, 19.8%, 43.5%
HSV
354.5, 33.1%, 52.2%
CMYK
0.0%, 33.1%, 30.1%, 47.8%
YIQ
102.6, 24.9, 10.5
XYZ
15.22, 12.92, 12.05
CIE Lab
42.64, 18.74, 5.10
CIE Luv
42.64, 27.98, 3.31
Hunter Lab
35.95, 15.06, 3.62
Decimal
8739165

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