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
- 1Test Tranquility with a sample swatch — colors shift under different lighting
- 2Observe at different times: morning (cool light), afternoon (warm), evening (artificial)
- 3North-facing rooms appear cooler, south-facing warmer — plan accordingly
- 4Pair with darker trim for contrast
- 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.