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Benjamin Moore Subtle

AF-310 · #F3E8D0 · LRV 81.3

Compare with other brands: Glidden Golden Mushroom is a 99% match

Subtle (AF-310) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 81.3 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Golden Mushroom (99% match).

Compare Subtle with other brands

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LRV

81.3 · Very light

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

AF-310

HEX

#F3E8D0

RGB

243, 232, 208

HSL

41°, 59%, 88%

Family

Beiges

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Subtle FAQ

What undertone does Subtle have?

Subtle is a light 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 Subtle?

Subtle has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 81.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark.

What is the closest match to Subtle in other brands?

Glidden: Golden Mushroom (PPG1207-2), 99%; Valspar: Frolic (7003-12), 99%; Behr: Writing Paper (S310-1), 98%; PPG: Crescent Moon (PPG1091-2), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Morning Sun (SW 6672), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Oatmeal Cookie (DEC763), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Crème (HGSW7556), 98%; Farrow & Ball: Tallow (No. 203), 97%. 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 Subtle?

The HEX code of Subtle (AF-310) is #F3E8D0, RGB 243, 232, 208. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.