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Benjamin Moore Amsterdam AF-550

Amsterdam

Benjamin Moore

AF-550

About Amsterdam by Benjamin Moore

Amsterdam AF-550 by Benjamin Moore is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 28% and hue near 199° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 28.3%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #81949d

RGB: 129, 148, 157

Hue199°

Saturation13%

Lightness56%

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These are close matches to Amsterdam from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Amsterdam looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Amsterdam AF-550 a warm or cool color?
Amsterdam by Benjamin Moore is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Amsterdam?
Amsterdam sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 199°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Amsterdam?
Brightness is about 28%. Saturation is around 13%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 56%. Hue is close to 199°. The hex value is #81949d. The RGB value is 129, 148, 157.
Is Amsterdam better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Amsterdam has brightness around 28%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Amsterdam?
You can match Amsterdam with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Amsterdam work best in a home?
Amsterdam works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Amsterdam compare to a pure white paint?
Amsterdam is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Amsterdam in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Amsterdam in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Amsterdam. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Amsterdam. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.