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Benjamin Moore Subtle

AF-310 · #F3E8D0 · LRV ~81.3

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Golden Mushroom (~99% proximity)

Subtle (AF-310) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV 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 tone in another brand is Glidden Golden Mushroom (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Subtle in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

81.3 · Very light

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

AF-310

HEX

#F3E8D0

RGB

243, 232, 208

HSL

41°, 59%, 88%

Family

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Subtle FAQ

What undertone does Subtle have?

Subtle is a light beige with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Subtle in other brands?

Glidden: Golden Mushroom (PPG1207-2), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Frolic (7003-12), ~99% proximity; Behr: Writing Paper (S310-1), ~98% proximity; PPG: Crescent Moon (PPG1091-2), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Morning Sun (SW 6672), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Oatmeal Cookie (DEC763), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Crème (HGSW7556), ~98% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Tallow (No. 203), ~97% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.