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Benjamin Moore Pensive

AF-140 · #BEAB96 · LRV 42.3

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Antler Velvet is a 97% match

Pensive (AF-140) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 42.3 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Antler Velvet (97% match).

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LRV

42.3 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

AF-140

HEX

#BEAB96

RGB

190, 171, 150

HSL

31°, 24%, 67%

Family

Beiges

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Pensive FAQ

What undertone does Pensive have?

Pensive is a mid-tone beige with a strong yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Pensive?

Pensive has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 42.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Pensive in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Antler Velvet (SW 9111), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Antler Velvet (HGSW9111), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Trail Dust (DE6123), 97%; Glidden: Transcend (PPG1079-4), 96%; Behr: Riviera Beach (PPU7-07), 96%; Valspar: Timber Dust (2007-10A), 96%; PPG: True Khaki (PPG14-27), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Jitney (No. 293), 91%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Pensive?

The HEX code of Pensive (AF-140) is #BEAB96, RGB 190, 171, 150. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.