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Benjamin Moore Amsterdam
AF-550 · #82959E · LRV ~28.7
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Poolhouse (~97% proximity)Amsterdam (AF-550) is a dark blue from Benjamin Moore with a moderate green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 28.7 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Poolhouse (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Amsterdam in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
28.7 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Green · moderate
Temperature
Cool
Code
AF-550
HEX
#82959E
RGB
130, 149, 158
HSL
199°, 13%, 56%
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Amsterdam FAQ
What undertone does Amsterdam have?
Amsterdam is a dark blue with a moderate green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. 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 Amsterdam?
Amsterdam has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 28.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Amsterdam in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Poolhouse (SW 7603), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Evening Eclipse (4007-3C), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Whirlpool (HGSW9135), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Seastone (PPG10-11), ~96% proximity; PPG: Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Selvedge (No. 306), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Hamilton Blue (DE6333), ~95% proximity; Behr: Teton Blue (N490-4), ~94% 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 Amsterdam?
The HEX code of Amsterdam (AF-550) is #82959E, RGB 130, 149, 158. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.