Benjamin Moore

Sparrow

AF-720

Sparrow is a dark gray carrying distinct brown undertones that push it toward a warm, earthy register rather than a purely cool neutral. At an LRV of 21.14, it absorbs a substantial amount of light and reads noticeably deep on walls, particularly under artificial lighting. The brown cast becomes more apparent next to true grays.

It coordinates well with Revere Pewter and Balboa Mist as lighter neutral companions, while Hale Navy and Black Forest Green provide deeper tonal contrast. Classic Gray works effectively as a ceiling or trim counterpart to maintain cohesion.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

AF-720

Collection

Affinity Color Collection, Colors for Vinyl

Sparrow in Real Homes (3 Photos)

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Sparrow 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 Sparrow under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Sparrow under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

40°

Orange Family

Lightness

47%

Medium

Saturation

Very Muted

LRV

21.1

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

#837C6E

RGB Decimal

131, 124, 110

RGB Percent

51.4%, 48.6%, 43.1%

HSL

40.0, 8.7%, 47.3%

HSV

40.0, 16.0%, 51.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 5.3%, 16.0%, 48.6%

YIQ

124.5, 8.7, -2.9

XYZ

19.38, 20.37, 17.66

CIE Lab

52.25, 0.12, 8.60

CIE Luv

52.25, 4.98, 11.38

Hunter Lab

45.13, 0.10, 6.43

Decimal

8617070

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Sparrow Pantalon Durango Thunder Gray

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Sparrow Tornado Watch Ghost Writer Snowfall

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Sparrow River Tour Zombie Fresh Violet

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Sparrow Geddy Gray Granite Boulder Calke Green

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