PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #BBB2A1 • LRV 45.13% • CIE D65 2°•
BENJAMIN MOORE ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: AF-100
Official Benjamin Moore Fan DeckAF-100
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Pashmina
Warm Yellow-Cream
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
187, 178, 161
LRV REFLECTANCE
45.13%
HK LIGHTNESS
73.5 L*
Benjamin Moore Official CatalogFamily: Beige & Cream • Code AF-100

Benjamin Moore Pashmina (AF-100) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ BENJAMIN MOORE #AF-100 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Benjamin Moore Pashmina (AF-100) records 45.13% LRV and 73.5 L*_HK lightness (#BBB2A1, RGB 187/178/161). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=72.88, a*=0.28, b*=9.84, C*=9.84, h°=88.4°) place AF-100 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Pashmina (AF-100) are Behr Saturn Gray (UL190-7, ΔE=1.02) and Sherwin-Williams Analytical Gray (SW 7051, ΔE=1.43).

1. LRV INDEX
45.13%
Medium-Light Balanced
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Warm Yellow-Cream
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
9.84
Muted Architectural
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
88.4°
CIELAB L* 72.88 a* 0.28 b* 9.84
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for AF-100 (45.13% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for AF-100 (2700K shifts to #D4AC87)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Pashmina (45.13% LRV)
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Pashmina (45.13% LRV)
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Benjamin Moore Pashmina (AF-100)

Benjamin Moore Pashmina (AF-100, #BBB2A1) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.

Role / BrandPaint Color Name & CodeHEX CodeLRV %Undertone ProfileCIE ΔE 2000
SOURCE (Benjamin Moore)Pashmina (AF-100)#BBB2A145.13%Warm Yellow-Cream0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Saturn Gray (UL190-7)#B7AF9F43.37%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 1.02 (97.9%)
Behr #2Pebble Stone (750D-4)#BCB29E45%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 1.14 (97.6%)
Sherwin-Williams #1Analytical Gray (SW 7051)#BFB6A747.47%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 1.43 (97%)
Sherwin-Williams #2Silver Gray (SW 49)#B8B2A244.77%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 1.45 (97%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore AF-100#BBB2A1 • LRV 45.13%
MATCH #1: Behr UL190-7#B7AF9F • LRV 43.37%
Behr Saturn Gray (UL190-7)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97.9% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.02CAM16: 1.20

Cross-room ΔE=1.02 equivalent for AF-100: Saturn Gray (UL190-7) delivers -1.8 LRV points deeper than Pashmina (AF-100) with -0.62 softer C*=9.22 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore AF-100#BBB2A1 • LRV 45.13%
MATCH #2: Behr 750D-4#BCB29E • LRV 45%
Behr Pebble Stone (750D-4)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97.6% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.14CAM16: 1.01

Cross-room ΔE=1.14 equivalent for AF-100: Pebble Stone (750D-4) delivers identical 45% reflectance to AF-100 with +1.67 higher C*=11.51 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore AF-100#BBB2A1 • LRV 45.13%
MATCH #3: Behr N320-4#B6AFA0 • LRV 43%
Behr Camping Tent (N320-4)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97.1% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.40CAM16: 1.46

Cross-room ΔE=1.4 equivalent for AF-100: Camping Tent (N320-4) delivers -2.1 LRV points deeper than Pashmina (AF-100) with -1.26 softer C*=8.58 chroma.

Best Sherwin-Williams Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore AF-100#BBB2A1 • LRV 45.13%
MATCH #1: Sherwin-Williams SW 7051#BFB6A7 • LRV 47.47%
Sherwin-Williams Analytical Gray (SW 7051)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.43CAM16: 1.64

Cross-room ΔE=1.43 equivalent for AF-100: Analytical Gray (SW 7051) delivers +2.3 LRV points lighter than Pashmina (AF-100) with -1.05 softer C*=8.79 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore AF-100#BBB2A1 • LRV 45.13%
MATCH #2: Sherwin-Williams SW 49#B8B2A2 • LRV 44.77%
Sherwin-Williams Silver Gray (SW 49)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.45CAM16: 1.04

Cross-room ΔE=1.45 equivalent for AF-100: Silver Gray (SW 49) delivers identical 44.77% reflectance to AF-100 with -0.88 softer C*=8.96 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore AF-100#BBB2A1 • LRV 45.13%
MATCH #3: Sherwin-Williams SW 7638#C0B9A9 • LRV 48.91%
Sherwin-Williams Jogging Path (SW 7638)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 95.7% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.05CAM16: 2.41

Visual ΔE=2.05 alternative to AF-100: Jogging Path (SW 7638) delivers +3.8 LRV points lighter than Pashmina (AF-100) with -0.84 softer C*=9 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Benjamin Moore Pashmina (AF-100)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Pashmina (#BBB2A1, LRV 45.13%).

LRV 88.41%
Ceiling for AF-100
Super White
I-02
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 82.5%
Trim for AF-100
Misty Gray
2124-60
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 45.13%
Pashmina (AF-100) Wall
Pashmina
AF-100
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 66.72%
Adjoining Room (AF-100)
Nature'S Essentials
1521
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 89.88%
Accent / Millwork (AF-100)
Apricot Ice
2015-70
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for AF-100 (45.13% LRV)

Pashmina (AF-100, b*=9.84) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Pashmina (45.13% LRV)

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for AF-100 (2700K shifts to #D4AC87)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Benjamin Moore Alternatives to AF-100

Need Pashmina (AF-100, LRV 45.13%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Benjamin Moore fan-deck steps around #BBB2A1:

Lighter than AF-100 (+LRV)
Stone Hearth (984)
LRV 49.92% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#C4BAAA
ΔE 2.37
Deeper than AF-100 (-LRV)
Finnie Gray (CW-55)
LRV 41.66% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#B4AC99
ΔE 2.11
Warmer than AF-100 (+b*)
Kangaroo (AF-145)
LRV 45.01% • Rich Yellow-Cream
#BFB198
ΔE 3.15
Cooler than AF-100 (-b*)
Northern Cliffs (1536)
LRV 46.39% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#BAB5A7
ΔE 2.12
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Benjamin Moore Pashmina (AF-100) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.

Net Paintable Area: 360 sq.ft.
REAL-TIME ESTIMATOR RESULT
2.1 Gallons Calculated
Buy 3 Gallons (for ~360 sq.ft.)
Field Contractor SpecificationCSI MASTERFORMAT 09 91 23
Manufacturer & Code:
Benjamin Moore #AF-100
Color Reference Name:
Pashmina
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
45.13% • Warm Yellow-Cream
Benjamin Moore #AF-100 • #BBB2A1 • LRV 45.13%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Benjamin Moore Pashmina (AF-100)

Code AF-100 (Pashmina) reflects 45.13% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Pashmina (AF-100) registers J'=75.8, a'=0.31, and b'=6.83 with HSL (39°, 16%, 68%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 73.5 L*_HK. Because AF-100 carries a*=0.28 red-green and b*=9.84 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=9.84, Pashmina projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore AF-100 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Pashmina (AF-100) holds its native #C1B19A swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, AF-100 adapts to #C7B093; at 3500K halogen, Pashmina transitions to #CBAF8E; at 3000K residential LED, AF-100 warms to #D0AD8A; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Pashmina (AF-100) settles at #D4AC87.

When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Pashmina (AF-100, #BBB2A1), Behr Saturn Gray (UL190-7, #B7AF9F, LRV 43.37%) scores ΔE2000=1.02 and CAM16=1.2, followed by Pebble Stone (750D-4, ΔE=1.14). In Sherwin-Williams, Analytical Gray (SW 7051, #BFB6A7, LRV 47.47%) achieves ΔE2000=1.43 ahead of Silver Gray (SW 49, ΔE=1.45). Coordinate AF-100 with Super White (I-02) ceilings, Misty Gray (2124-60) trim, Nature'S Essentials (1521) hallways, and Apricot Ice (2015-70) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Benjamin Moore Pashmina (AF-100)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Benjamin Moore Pashmina.

SPEC 01LRV 45.13% & H-K 73.5

What is the LRV of Benjamin Moore Pashmina (AF-100)?

Benjamin Moore Pashmina (AF-100) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 45.13% (#BBB2A1) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 73.5 L*_HK.

At 45.13% reflectance, Pashmina (AF-100) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=72.88) to hold its #BBB2A1 color in bright sun.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedAF-100
SPEC 02CIELAB L*72.88 a*0.28 b*9.84

What undertones does Benjamin Moore Pashmina (AF-100) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=72.88, a*=0.28, b*=9.84) classifies Benjamin Moore Pashmina (AF-100) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=9.84 chroma and h°=88.4° hue.

Pair Pashmina (AF-100) with North & East Windows for AF-100 (45.13% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Pashmina (45.13% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, AF-100 shifts from #BBB2A1 toward #D4AC87.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedAF-100
SPEC 03AF-100 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Benjamin Moore Pashmina (AF-100)?

Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Pashmina (AF-100, #BBB2A1) are Behr Saturn Gray (UL190-7, #B7AF9F) at ΔE2000=1.02 and Sherwin-Williams Analytical Gray (SW 7051, #BFB6A7) at ΔE2000=1.43.

Both UL190-7 and SW 7051 matches are verified against Pashmina (AF-100) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedAF-100
SPEC 04AF-100 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Benjamin Moore Pashmina (AF-100)?

Alongside Benjamin Moore Pashmina (AF-100, LRV 45.13%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Misty Gray (2124-60, #E8EBEA, LRV 82.5%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.

Pairing Misty Gray (2124-60) with Pashmina (AF-100) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedAF-100