Benjamin Moore

Sonnet

AF-55

Sonnet is a warm neutral with subdued pink undertones, registering an LRV of 70.4. The pink influence is quiet and functions more as a warming agent than an overt color statement, keeping this shade usable across a range of fixed finishes and flooring tones. Under cooler daylight the pink recedes

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

AF-55

Collection

Affinity Color Collection

Sonnet in Real Homes (1 Photos)

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Sonnet 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 Sonnet under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Sonnet under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

38°

Orange Family

Lightness

85%

Light

Saturation

28%

Muted

LRV

70.4
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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
#E3DBCD
RGB Decimal
227, 219, 205
RGB Percent
89.0%, 85.9%, 80.4%
HSL
38.2, 28.2%, 84.7%
HSV
38.2, 9.7%, 89.0%
CMYK
0.0%, 3.5%, 9.7%, 11.0%
YIQ
219.8, 9.3, -2.7
XYZ
68.03, 71.40, 67.95
CIE Lab
87.68, 0.36, 7.84
CIE Luv
87.68, 5.46, 11.61
Hunter Lab
84.50, 0.36, 7.45
Decimal
14932941

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel