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Benjamin Moore Schooner AF-520

Schooner

Benjamin Moore

AF-520

About Schooner by Benjamin Moore

Schooner AF-520 by Benjamin Moore is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 17% 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: 16.5%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #527687

RGB: 82, 118, 135

Hue199°

Saturation24%

Lightness43%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Schooner 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 Schooner looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Schooner AF-520 a warm or cool color?
Schooner 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 Schooner?
Schooner 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 Schooner?
Brightness is about 17%. Saturation is around 24%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 43%. Hue is close to 199°. The hex value is #527687. The RGB value is 82, 118, 135.
Is Schooner better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Schooner has brightness around 17%. 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 Schooner?
You can match Schooner 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 Schooner work best in a home?
Schooner 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 Schooner compare to a pure white paint?
Schooner 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 Schooner 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 Schooner 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 Schooner. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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