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Benjamin Moore Tranquility (AF-490)

Best Sellerblue

HEX

#A0C0C0

RGB

160, 192, 192

LRV

42

Code

AF-490

Overview

Benjamin Moore Tranquility (AF-490) is a best-selling blue paint color with a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42. Medium-light — versatile for most rooms. This top-rated shade works beautifully in living room and bedroom settings and pairs well with Transitional design styles.

Color Specifications

  • HEX code: #A0C0C0 | RGB: 160, 192, 192
  • Light Reflectance Value (LRV): 42 — Medium-light — versatile for most rooms
  • Undertone: Balanced
  • Color family: Blue
  • Best for: living room, bedroom, dining room, spa bathroom
  • Design styles: Transitional, Contemporary, Farmhouse

Why Choose This Color

  • Tranquility is one of the most searched Benjamin Moore colors for interior and exterior projects
  • With an LRV of 42, it provides balanced light reflection
  • The balanced undertone makes it versatile for various design styles
  • Designers frequently recommend Tranquility for Transitional aesthetics

How to Use This Color

  1. 1Test Tranquility with a sample swatch — colors shift under different lighting
  2. 2Observe at different times: morning (cool light), afternoon (warm), evening (artificial)
  3. 3North-facing rooms appear cooler, south-facing warmer — plan accordingly
  4. 4Pair with darker trim for contrast
  5. 5Use Benjamin Moore's recommended primer and apply 2 coats for best coverage

Tags

benjamin-moorebluebalancedlrv-42living-roombedroomdining-roomspa-bathroom

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Benjamin Moore Tranquility (AF-490) is a best-selling blue paint color with an LRV of 42, ideal for living room and bedroom spaces.