Amsterdam
Often used for its versatile qualities, Amsterdam remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 7 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#81949D
LRV
29.21
Amsterdam in Real Rooms
Amsterdam has a medium LRV of 29.21 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a living room and misc.
3 Living Room Photos
The beauty of Amsterdam in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.
Living room walls embrace the refined elegance of Amsterdam.
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Soft walls in Amsterdam create a serene backdrop for comfortable living room seating.
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Warm Amsterdam tones envelop this inviting living room with natural light and furnishings.
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4 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Amsterdam adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.
Wall paneling painted in Amsterdam adds architectural depth and sophisticated color to the space.
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Rich Amsterdam hue transforms the walls into a calm, collected environment.
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Matte walls in Amsterdam provide a refined foundation for this thoughtfully designed room.
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Deep Amsterdam walls establish an intimate atmosphere with subtle warmth throughout.
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Coordinating Colors
Woodlawn Blue reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 29), opening up a space where Amsterdam encloses it.
At LRV 82 vs 29, Winter Snow is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 32 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 31 and 29, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Amsterdam reads slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 29 vs 12, Amsterdam is decisively the brighter choice.
Hint of Violet reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 29), opening up a space where Amsterdam encloses it.
At LRV 72 vs 29, Antique Pearl is decisively the brighter choice.
Amsterdam reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 6), opening up a space where Night Shade encloses it.
Amsterdam reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 17), opening up a space where Woodcliff Lake encloses it.
Silver Fox reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 29), opening up a space where Amsterdam encloses it.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 42 vs 29, Beneath the Clouds is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 31 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 30 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Darker Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Amsterdam reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 17), opening up a space where Blue Spruce encloses it.
Amsterdam reads slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 18), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 29 and 27, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.