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Benjamin Moore Sanctuary

AF-620 · #B5AAB0 · LRV 41.7

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Beguiling Mauve is a 96% match

Sanctuary (AF-620) is a mid-tone cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a subtle violet undertone. Its LRV is about 41.7 (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 Sherwin-Williams Beguiling Mauve (96% match).

Compare Sanctuary with other brands

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LRV

41.7 · Mid-tone

Undertone

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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Sanctuary in other brands?

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