Benjamin Moore Inspired AF-595: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 37

Inspired (AF-595) is a mid-tone purple from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 36.6 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Native Lilac (93% match).

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LRV

36.6 · Mid-tone

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

AF-595

HEX

#AD9FAB

RGB

173, 159, 171

HSL

309°, 8%, 65%

Family

Purples

Colors similar to Inspired in Benjamin Moore

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Dusk to Dawn Benjamin Moore · 1446 · LRV 41

Pebble Creek Benjamin Moore · 1453 · LRV 40

Sanctuary Benjamin Moore · AF-620 · LRV 42

Iris Bliss Benjamin Moore · 1383 · LRV 34

Mauve Desert Benjamin Moore · 2113-50 · LRV 38

Amethyst Sky Benjamin Moore · 1447 · LRV 31

Wisteria Benjamin Moore · AF-585 · LRV 34

Spring Violet Benjamin Moore · 2117-50 · LRV 43

Inspired FAQ

What undertone does Inspired have?

Inspired has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone purple. 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 Inspired?

Inspired has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 36.6 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.

What is the closest match to Inspired in other brands?

Valspar: Native Lilac (4001-4A), 93%; Behr: Luxe Lilac (N560-3), 93%; Sherwin-Williams: Ash Violet (SW 6549), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Ash Violet (HGSW6549), 93%; Dunn-Edwards: Magical Mauve (DE6011), 89%; Glidden: Amethyst Haze (PPG13-23), 89%; PPG: Amethyst Haze (PPG13-23), 88%; Farrow & Ball: Cinder Rose (No. 246), 83%. 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 Inspired?

The HEX code of Inspired (AF-595) is #AD9FAB, RGB 173, 159, 171. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.