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Benjamin Moore Tempest

AF-590 · #7B777F · LRV 18.9

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Special Gray is a 96% match

Tempest (AF-590) is a dark cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a subtle violet undertone. Its LRV is about 18.9 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Special Gray (96% match).

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LRV

18.9 · Dark

Undertone

Violet · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

AF-590

HEX

#7B777F

RGB

123, 119, 127

HSL

270°, 3%, 48%

Family

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Tempest FAQ

What undertone does Tempest have?

Tempest is a dark cool gray with a subtle violet undertone. 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 Tempest?

Tempest has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 18.9 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.

What is the closest match to Tempest in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Special Gray (SW 6277), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Special Gray (HGSW6277), 96%; Glidden: Magic Dust (PPG13-24), 96%; PPG: Magic Dust (PPG13-24), 95%; Valspar: Cinder Fox (4001-2B), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Tarnished Silver (DE6355), 94%; Behr: Plush Velvet (N100-5), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Brassica (No. 271), 88%. 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 Tempest?

The HEX code of Tempest (AF-590) is #7B777F, RGB 123, 119, 127. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.