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Sanctuary

42%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Sanctuary AF-620 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B5AAB0, LRV 42 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Desert Echo from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Sanctuary Technical Profile

HEX Code#B5AAB0
RGB181, 170, 176
LRV41.7
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Sanctuary in Every Brand

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

Benjamin MooreSanctuary
Nearly identical
BehrDesert Echo

Desert Echo

Behr

Nearly identical

Beguiling Mauve

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Heather Ridge

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Twilight Mauve

Valspar

Very similar

Truly Taupe

PPG

Very similar

Future Gray

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Heather Hill

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Antique Mauve

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Disco Ball

Kilz

Very similar

Dove Tale

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

White Aluminium

RAL

Visible difference

Air .07

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Sanctuary

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Sanctuary

#B5AAB0

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD8586

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Sanctuary

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Prestige

Complement

Ocean Cruise

Sanctuary Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Cup O Java

Pop

Royal Fuchsia

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Ultra Violet

Pop

Parrot Green

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Balsam

Pop

Island Getaway

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Excalibur Gray

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Subway Tilereg

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Smoke Mirrors

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Inspired

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More gray colors from other brands

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

Blackened Kettle

Dutch Boy · 439-7DB

#4F4842

Lynx

Dunn-Edwards · DE6035

#604D47

Deep Space

Hirshfield's · 0487

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Hailstorm Gray

Behr · PPU24-17

#BDBEB9

Newbury Moss

Vista Paint · H0092

#606552

Manchester Brown

Behr · QE-24

#4F4340

Sanctuary — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Sanctuary have?
Sanctuary by Benjamin Moore has a warm (pink) 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 Sanctuary in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sanctuary from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sanctuary are Desert Echo by Behr (a near-identical match), Beguiling Mauve by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Heather Ridge by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sanctuary'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 Sanctuary?
Sanctuary has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.7, 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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