Solitude AF-545 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A4AFB5, estimated LRV 42 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Foretell from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #A4AFB5 · AF-545
Solitude
42%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Solitude Technical Profile
HEX Code#A4AFB5
RGB164, 175, 181
Estimated LRV41.9
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Compare alternatives to Solitude
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Foretell
PPG
#A3AEB4
Close digital match
Granite Fog
Valspar
#A6B1B9
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Payphone
Dutch Boy
#A6AEB2
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Intercoastal Gray
Behr
#A5B0B9
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Dunn-Edwards
#A3ADB0
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Cystern
Hirshfield's
#A9B0B6
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Stardew
Sherwin-Williams
#A6B2B5
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Cystern
Vista Paint
#A9AFB4
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Colors That Work With Solitude
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Solitude
#A4AFB5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858BAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Solitude
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Solitude 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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Solitude — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Solitude have?
Solitude by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Solitude from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Solitude are Foretell by PPG (a close digital match), Winter Sky Grey by PPG (a close digital match), Granite Fog by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Solitude'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 Solitude?
Solitude has a estimated lightness value of 41.9, 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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