Meditation AF-395 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #ACA48D, estimated LRV 37 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Over The Taupe from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #ACA48D · AF-395
Meditation
37%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Meditation Technical Profile
HEX Code#ACA48D
RGB172, 164, 141
Estimated LRV37.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybeige
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#ABA38C
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#ACA38E
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Colors That Work With Meditation
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Meditation
#ACA48D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Meditation
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Meditation Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Meditation — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Meditation have?
Meditation by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Meditation from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Meditation are Over The Taupe by Behr (a close digital match), Macramé Knot by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Transitional Tan by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Meditation'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 Meditation?
Meditation has a estimated lightness value of 37.2, 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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