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Ref. #899E9B · AF-500

Atmospheric

32%LRV Value
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Atmospheric AF-500 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #899E9B, LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Anonymous from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Atmospheric Technical Profile

HEX Code#899E9B
RGB137, 158, 155
LRV32.1
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Atmospheric in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Atmospheric in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreAtmospheric
Nearly identical
BehrAnonymous

Anonymous

Behr

Nearly identical

Life'S Whirlwind

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

June Gloom

Kilz

Nearly identical

Oval Room Blue

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Blue Grass Field

PPG

Nearly identical

North Beach Blue

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Café Blue

Valspar

Nearly identical

North Beach Blue

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Delft

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Meek Moss Green

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Water .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Silver Grey

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Atmospheric

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Atmospheric

#899E9B

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#859FAD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Atmospheric

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Anonymous

Complement

Sunrise Over Tahiti

Atmospheric Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Alaskan Husky

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Paradise Valley

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Bunny Gray

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Prom Dress

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Glass Slipper

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Atmospheric.

Azores

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Grenada Villa

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James

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Van Courtland Blue

Benjamin Moore · HC-145

#87999F

Sweatshirt Gray

Benjamin Moore · 2126-40

#939A9F

Williamsburg Wythe Blue

Benjamin Moore · CW-590

#7F9FA1

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Veiled Spotlight

Dunn-Edwards · DE6324

#CFD5D7

Stormy

PPG · 10-14

#B0BCC3

Muddled Basil

Sherwin-Williams · 7745

#5A5243

Farm Fresh

PPG · 1129-5

#8E9B88

Green Earth

Sherwin-Williams · 7748

#9A9883

Aged Mercury

Dutch Boy · 442-5DB

#867A6F

Atmospheric — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Atmospheric have?
Atmospheric by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Atmospheric in your own space before committing.
What colors match Atmospheric from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Atmospheric are Anonymous by Behr (a near-identical match), Agave by Behr (a near-identical match), Agave by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Atmospheric's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Atmospheric?
Atmospheric has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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