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Benjamin Moore Elemental

AF-400 · #B2AD8E · LRV ~41.3

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Koi Pond (~96% proximity)

Elemental (AF-400) is a mid-tone yellow from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 41.3 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Koi Pond (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Elemental in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

41.3 · Mid-tone

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

AF-400

HEX

#B2AD8E

RGB

178, 173, 142

HSL

52°, 19%, 63%

Family

Yellows

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Elemental FAQ

What undertone does Elemental have?

Elemental has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone yellow, 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 Elemental?

Elemental has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 41.3 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Elemental in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Koi Pond (SW 7727), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Koi Pond (HGSW7727), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: That's Atomic (DET504), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Oakmoss (6005-3C), ~93% proximity; PPG: Olive Gray (PPG1027-4), ~93% proximity; Glidden: Olive Gray (PPG1027-4), ~93% proximity; Behr: Bamboo Shoot (MQ6-30), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: French Gray (No. 18), ~87% 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 Elemental?

The HEX code of Elemental (AF-400) is #B2AD8E, RGB 178, 173, 142. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.