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Benjamin Moore Sanctuary

AF-620 · #B5AAB0 · LRV ~41.7

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Beguiling Mauve (~96% proximity)

Sanctuary (AF-620) is a mid-tone cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a subtle violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 41.7 (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 Beguiling Mauve (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Sanctuary in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

41.7 · Mid-tone

Undertone (estimated)

Violet · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

AF-620

HEX

#B5AAB0

RGB

181, 170, 176

HSL

327°, 7%, 69%

Family

Grays

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Sanctuary FAQ

What undertone does Sanctuary have?

Sanctuary is a mid-tone cool gray with a subtle violet 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 Sanctuary?

Sanctuary has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 41.7 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 Sanctuary in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Beguiling Mauve (SW 6269), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Beguiling Mauve (HGSW6269), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Heather Bay (T572), ~94% proximity; Behr: Audition (MQ5-36), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Smoky Mountain (DE6388), ~93% proximity; PPG: Silver Service (PPG1004-4), ~93% proximity; Glidden: Silver Service (PPG1004-4), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Dove Tale (No. 267), ~86% 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 Sanctuary?

The HEX code of Sanctuary (AF-620) is #B5AAB0, RGB 181, 170, 176. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.