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Refined AF-75
On-screen approximation from the published RGB value. Order a physical sample before you decide.
Undertone: Noticeable green undertone
In CIELAB, Refined sits at L* 88.3, a* -3.5, b* 8.7. Its hue angle is 112° and its chroma is 9.4, so it leans green clearly enough to notice on a full wall. It classifies as neutral-warm. Among Benjamin Moore colors with a similar LRV (±5), it is warmer (more yellow) than 49%.
LRV 71.7: very light
Light Reflectance Value runs from 0 (absolute black) to 100 (perfect white). At 71.7, Refined is lighter than 80% of Benjamin Moore colors. Reflects most light. Works in dim rooms, north-facing spaces, ceilings and trim; can look stark in strong southern light.
Closest Sherwin-Williams match to Refined
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sagey | SW 6175 | 0.98 | Practically identical | |
| Sprout | SW 6427 | 1.81 | Very close | |
| Greening | SW 6448 | 2.19 | Close — difference visible side by side |
Closest Behr match to Refined
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color. Behr does not publish LRV, so Behr values here are estimates.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Springs | PPU10-15 | 0.45 | Practically identical | |
| Positive Energy | S370-1 | 0.75 | Practically identical | |
| Yoga Daze | S360-1 | 1.12 | Very close |
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hint of Mint | 505 | 1.31 | Very close | |
| Sweet Celadon | CSP-785 | 1.42 | Very close | |
| Cream Cloak | OC-135 | 1.46 | Very close | |
| Rock Candy | 937 | 1.46 | Very close | |
| Silken Pine | 2144-50 | 1.60 | Very close | |
| Ally's Earring | CSP-125 | 1.67 | Very close |
Lighter and darker versions
Colors from Benjamin Moore with nearly the same hue and saturation, one step lighter or darker.
- Opal Essence 680 · lighter, LRV 75.4
- Oatmeal 268 · lighter, LRV 74.2
- Lime White CW-95 · lighter, LRV 75.4
- Shoreline 1471 · darker, LRV 67.7
- Ashwood OC-47 · darker, LRV 67.2
- Early Morning Mist 1528 · darker, LRV 67.2
Colors that go with Refined
Color-theory pairings — the nearest Benjamin Moore color to each rotated hue, keeping the same lightness and saturation:
- Lavender Ice 2069-60 · complementary (180°)
- First Crush CSP-310 · analogous (−30°)
- North Shore Green 456 · analogous (+30°)
- Mystical Blue 792 · triadic (120°)
- Primrose Petals 1367 · triadic (240°)
Refined vs popular colors
- Pale Oak (Benjamin Moore OC-20, ΔE 4.3) is darker (LRV 68.6 vs 71.7), more blue/cool, more red/pink, more muted.
- Edgecomb Gray (Benjamin Moore HC-173, ΔE 4.5) is darker (LRV 63.1 vs 71.7), more red/pink.
- Silver Satin (Benjamin Moore OC-26, ΔE 4.6) is lighter (LRV 74.9 vs 71.7), more blue/cool, more red/pink, more muted.