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Benjamin MooreAF-715

Dolphin

Often used for its versatile qualities, Dolphin 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. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.

Hex

#85837D

LRV

23.71

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Light Reflectance Value
23.71
Dark
TemperatureNeutral
Tone
Timeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Coordinating Colors

Dolphin
Dolphin
Gray Owl
Gray Owl
Dolphin vs Gray Owl
Benjamin Moore
Dolphin
AF-715 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Gray Owl
OC-52 · LRV 65

At LRV 65 vs 24, Gray Owl is decisively the brighter choice.

Dolphin
Dolphin
Polaris Blue
Polaris Blue
Dolphin vs Polaris Blue
Benjamin Moore
Dolphin
AF-715 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Polaris Blue
1649 · LRV 29

Polaris Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 24), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Collector's Item
Collector's Item
Dolphin
Dolphin
Collector's Item vs Dolphin
Benjamin Moore
Collector's Item
AF-45 · LRV 81
Benjamin Moore
Dolphin
AF-715 · LRV 24

At LRV 81 vs 24, Collector's Item is decisively the brighter choice.

Dolphin
Dolphin
Jute
Jute
Dolphin vs Jute
Benjamin Moore
Dolphin
AF-715 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Jute
AF-80 · LRV 63

At LRV 63 vs 24, Jute is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Dolphin
Dolphin
Secret
Secret
Dolphin vs Secret
Benjamin Moore
Dolphin
AF-715 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Secret
AF-710 · LRV 26

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 26 vs 24), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Cinder
Cinder
Dolphin
Dolphin
Cinder vs Dolphin
Benjamin Moore
Cinder
AF-705 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Dolphin
AF-715 · LRV 24

With LRVs of 24 and 24, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Chelsea Gray
Chelsea Gray
Dolphin
Dolphin
Chelsea Gray vs Dolphin
Benjamin Moore
Chelsea Gray
HC-168 · LRV 23
Benjamin Moore
Dolphin
AF-715 · LRV 24

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 24 vs 23), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Dolphin
Dolphin
Eagle Rock
Eagle Rock
Dolphin vs Eagle Rock
Benjamin Moore
Dolphin
AF-715 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Eagle Rock
1469 · LRV 24

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 24 vs 24), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Complementary Colors

Bachelor Blue
Bachelor Blue
Dolphin
Dolphin
Bachelor Blue vs Dolphin
Benjamin Moore
Bachelor Blue
1629 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Dolphin
AF-715 · LRV 24

With LRVs of 24 and 24, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Approaching Storm
Approaching Storm
Dolphin
Dolphin
Approaching Storm vs Dolphin
Benjamin Moore
Approaching Storm
CSP-535 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Dolphin
AF-715 · LRV 24

At LRV 24 vs 9, Dolphin is decisively the brighter choice.

Coastline
Coastline
Dolphin
Dolphin
Coastline vs Dolphin
Benjamin Moore
Coastline
AF-570 · LRV 34
Benjamin Moore
Dolphin
AF-715 · LRV 24

A 10-point LRV gap (34 vs 24) makes Coastline the marginally brighter of the two.

Comet
Comet
Dolphin
Dolphin
Comet vs Dolphin
Benjamin Moore
Comet
1628 · LRV 36
Benjamin Moore
Dolphin
AF-715 · LRV 24

Comet reflects far more light (LRV 36 vs 24), opening up a space where Dolphin encloses it.

Andes Summit
Andes Summit
Dolphin
Dolphin
Andes Summit vs Dolphin
Benjamin Moore
Andes Summit
CSP-600 · LRV 14
Benjamin Moore
Dolphin
AF-715 · LRV 24

A 10-point LRV gap (24 vs 14) makes Dolphin the marginally brighter of the two.

Dolphin
Dolphin
Evening Dove
Evening Dove
Dolphin vs Evening Dove
Benjamin Moore
Dolphin
AF-715 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Evening Dove
2128-30 · LRV 12

A 12-point LRV gap (24 vs 12) makes Dolphin the marginally brighter of the two.

Dolphin
Dolphin
Hale Navy
Hale Navy
Dolphin vs Hale Navy
Benjamin Moore
Dolphin
AF-715 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Hale Navy
HC-154 · LRV 8

Dolphin reflects far more light (LRV 24 vs 8), opening up a space where Hale Navy encloses it.

Lighter Colors

Cinder
Cinder
Dolphin
Dolphin
Cinder vs Dolphin
Benjamin Moore
Cinder
AF-705 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Dolphin
AF-715 · LRV 24

With LRVs of 24 and 24, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Dolphin
Dolphin
Vintage Pewter
Vintage Pewter
Dolphin vs Vintage Pewter
Benjamin Moore
Dolphin
AF-715 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Pewter
CSP-110 · LRV 34

Vintage Pewter reads slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 24), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Dolphin
Dolphin
Graystone
Graystone
Dolphin vs Graystone
Benjamin Moore
Dolphin
AF-715 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Graystone
1475 · LRV 31

Graystone reads slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 24), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Dolphin
Dolphin
Smoked Truffle
Smoked Truffle
Dolphin vs Smoked Truffle
Benjamin Moore
Dolphin
AF-715 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Smoked Truffle
CSP-145 · LRV 26

With LRVs of 26 and 24, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Darker Colors

Asphalt
Asphalt
Dolphin
Dolphin
Asphalt vs Dolphin
Benjamin Moore
Asphalt
CC-548 · LRV 21
Benjamin Moore
Dolphin
AF-715 · LRV 24

With LRVs of 24 and 21, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Burnt Ember
Burnt Ember
Dolphin
Dolphin
Burnt Ember vs Dolphin
Benjamin Moore
Burnt Ember
CSP-120 · LRV 16
Benjamin Moore
Dolphin
AF-715 · LRV 24

Dolphin reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 16), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Dolphin
Dolphin
Tweed Coat
Tweed Coat
Dolphin vs Tweed Coat
Benjamin Moore
Dolphin
AF-715 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Tweed Coat
CSP-85 · LRV 23

With LRVs of 24 and 23, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Color Codes

HEX#85837D
RGB133, 131, 125
HSL45° 3% 51%
CMYK0 2 6 48
CIE LabL: 54.8 a: -0.4 b: 3.5
XYZX: 0.21 Y: 0.23 Z: 0.23