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Benjamin Moore Amorous

AF-600 · #968997 · LRV 26.6

Compare with other brands: Valspar Plummy is a 97% match

Amorous (AF-600) is a dark purple from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 26.6 (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 Valspar Plummy (97% match).

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LRV

26.6 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

AF-600

HEX

#968997

RGB

150, 137, 151

HSL

296°, 6%, 56%

Family

Purples

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Amorous FAQ

What undertone does Amorous have?

Amorous has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark 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 Amorous?

Amorous has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 26.6 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 Amorous in other brands?

Valspar: Plummy (V076-5), 97%; PPG: Tin Lizzie (PPG1172-5), 96%; Glidden: Tin Lizzie (PPG1172-5), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Gentle Grape (SW 9074), 94%; Behr: Evening In Paris (N560-4), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Brassica (No. 271), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Berry Cream (HGSW9075), 91%; Dunn-Edwards: Ashen Plum (DE6396), 86%. 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 Amorous?

The HEX code of Amorous (AF-600) is #968997, RGB 150, 137, 151. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.