Benjamin Moore

Wenge

AF-180

Wenge (AF-180) by Benjamin Moore is a deep chocolate shade characterized by brown, black, and violet undertones. It carries an LRV of 4.79, confirming its position as a very dark color that absorbs the majority of light in a space. The violet undertone differentiates it from standard dark browns, adding a layer of complexity visible in certain lighting conditions.

Within the Benjamin Moore line, it pairs with White Dove, Silver Satin, Luxe, Masada, and Cedar Path, offering options for high-contrast and tonal coordination.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

AF-180

Collection

Affinity Color Collection

Wenge in Real Homes (3 Photos)

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Wenge 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 Wenge under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Wenge under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

7°

Red Family

Lightness

20%

Dark

Saturation

17%

Muted

LRV

4.8

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

#3C2D2B

RGB Decimal

60, 45, 43

RGB Percent

23.5%, 17.6%, 16.9%

HSL

7.1, 16.5%, 20.2%

HSV

7.1, 28.3%, 23.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 25.0%, 28.3%, 76.5%

YIQ

49.3, 9.6, 2.5

XYZ

3.24, 3.01, 2.70

CIE Lab

20.09, 6.52, 3.93

CIE Luv

20.09, 8.19, 2.98

Hunter Lab

17.35, 3.98, 2.16

Decimal

3943723

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Wenge Rockweed Black Bean Espresso Bean

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Wenge Mustang Rosy Sandstone Hickory Stick

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Wenge Nocturnal Green Naval Night Prophetic Sea

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Wenge Enduring Bronze Velvet Cloak Secret Garden

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Wenge Velvet Cloak Vixen Black Raspberry

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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