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Benjamin MooreAF-650

Caponata

Benjamin Moore's Caponata is a purple shade whose quieter details emerge through comparison. Its warm classification can bring a gentle glow to the color, particularly beside natural wood and softer whites. Because screens flatten both light and texture, sample the paint beside the finishes that will ultimately surround it.

LRV

6.36

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Light Reflectance Value
6.36
Dark
TemperatureWarm
Tone
GroundingRich
UseInterior & Exterior

Caponata in Rooms

Follow Caponata from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 7 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.

2 Bedroom Photos

2 bedroom images trace Caponata (AF-650) through the slower pace of morning and night. Catalog words such as Grounding, Rich offer another lens on its character.

Benjamin Moore Caponata bedroom accent wall

Bedroom accent wall in rich Caponata commands sophisticated attention.

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Benjamin Moore Caponata bedroom paint review

Moody Caponata envelops the bedroom in warm, luxurious color.

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4 Misc Photos

4 misc images place Caponata (AF-650) in an assortment of spaces that reveals the color outside a single design formula. With an LRV of 6.4, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.

Benjamin Moore Caponata wall paint color review

Wall painted in deep Caponata creates an intimate, layered backdrop.

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Benjamin Moore Caponata wall paint makeover

Caponata transforms this space into a bold, jewel-toned sanctuary.

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Benjamin Moore Caponata painted furniture

Painted furniture in Caponata adds unexpected richness to the room.

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Benjamin Moore Caponata painted furniture color

Caponata-finished furnishings introduce sumptuous depth to home décor.

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1 Front Door Photo

Caponata (AF-650) brings its purple character into a small architectural moment with an outsized first impression. Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials.

Benjamin Moore Caponata front door color

Front entrance door in Caponata makes a striking, welcoming statement.

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Coordinating Colors

Caponata
Caponata
Glacier White
Glacier White
Caponata vs Glacier White
Benjamin Moore
Caponata
AF-650 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Glacier White
OC-37 · LRV 80

Glacier White reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 6), opening up a space where Caponata encloses it.

Caponata
Caponata
London Fog
London Fog
Caponata vs London Fog
Benjamin Moore
Caponata
AF-650 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
London Fog
1541 · LRV 56

London Fog reflects far more light (LRV 56 vs 6), opening up a space where Caponata encloses it.

Caponata
Caponata
Frostine
Frostine
Caponata vs Frostine
Benjamin Moore
Caponata
AF-650 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Frostine
AF-5 · LRV 86

At LRV 86 vs 6, Frostine is decisively the brighter choice.

Caponata
Caponata
Metropolitan
Metropolitan
Caponata vs Metropolitan
Benjamin Moore
Caponata
AF-650 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Metropolitan
AF-690 · LRV 50

At LRV 50 vs 6, Metropolitan is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Caponata
Caponata
Dark Basalt
Dark Basalt
Caponata vs Dark Basalt
Benjamin Moore
Caponata
AF-650 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Dark Basalt
2072-10 · LRV 5

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Caponata
Caponata
Tulsa Twilight
Tulsa Twilight
Caponata vs Tulsa Twilight
Benjamin Moore
Caponata
AF-650 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Tulsa Twilight
2070-10 · LRV 5

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Caponata
Caponata
Dark Purple
Dark Purple
Caponata vs Dark Purple
Benjamin Moore
Caponata
AF-650 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Dark Purple
2073-10 · LRV 6

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Caponata
Caponata
Wenge
Wenge
Caponata vs Wenge
Benjamin Moore
Caponata
AF-650 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Wenge
AF-180 · LRV 5

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Complementary Colors

Caponata
Caponata
Tulle Skirt
Tulle Skirt
Caponata vs Tulle Skirt
Benjamin Moore
Caponata
AF-650 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Tulle Skirt
2135-70 · LRV 81

At LRV 81 vs 6, Tulle Skirt is decisively the brighter choice.

Caponata
Caponata
Gray Cardigan
Gray Cardigan
Caponata vs Gray Cardigan
Benjamin Moore
Caponata
AF-650 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Gray Cardigan
1600 · LRV 35

Gray Cardigan reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 6), opening up a space where Caponata encloses it.

Caponata
Caponata
Jack Pine
Jack Pine
Caponata vs Jack Pine
Benjamin Moore
Caponata
AF-650 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Jack Pine
692 · LRV 16

A 10-point LRV gap (16 vs 6) makes Jack Pine the marginally brighter of the two.

Azores
Azores
Caponata
Caponata
Azores vs Caponata
Benjamin Moore
Azores
AF-495 · LRV 34
Benjamin Moore
Caponata
AF-650 · LRV 6

Azores reflects far more light (LRV 34 vs 6), opening up a space where Caponata encloses it.

Aegean Teal
Aegean Teal
Caponata
Caponata
Aegean Teal vs Caponata
Benjamin Moore
Aegean Teal
2136-40 · LRV 25
Benjamin Moore
Caponata
AF-650 · LRV 6

At LRV 25 vs 6, Aegean Teal is decisively the brighter choice.

Blue Lace
Blue Lace
Caponata
Caponata
Blue Lace vs Caponata
Benjamin Moore
Blue Lace
1625 · LRV 66
Benjamin Moore
Caponata
AF-650 · LRV 6

Blue Lace reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 6), opening up a space where Caponata encloses it.

Caponata
Caponata
Grenada Villa
Grenada Villa
Caponata vs Grenada Villa
Benjamin Moore
Caponata
AF-650 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Grenada Villa
690 · LRV 35

Grenada Villa reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 6), opening up a space where Caponata encloses it.

Black Forest Green
Black Forest Green
Caponata
Caponata
Black Forest Green vs Caponata
Benjamin Moore
Black Forest Green
HC-187 · LRV 5
Benjamin Moore
Caponata
AF-650 · LRV 6

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Caponata
Caponata
Mediterranean Teal
Mediterranean Teal
Caponata vs Mediterranean Teal
Benjamin Moore
Caponata
AF-650 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Mediterranean Teal
2123-10 · LRV 11

Mediterranean Teal reads slightly lighter (LRV 11 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Lighter Colors

Caponata
Caponata
Dark Walnut
Dark Walnut
Caponata vs Dark Walnut
Benjamin Moore
Caponata
AF-650 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Dark Walnut
1358 · LRV 10

A 3-point LRV gap (10 vs 6) makes Dark Walnut the marginally brighter of the two.

Color Codes

RGB69, 49, 51
HSL354° 17% 23%
CMYK0 29 26 73
CIE LabL: 22.7 a: 9.4 b: 2.3
XYZX: 0.04 Y: 0.04 Z: 0.04

Manufacturer description

Infused with purple undertones, this rich brown creates a lush atmosphere.

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