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Benjamin MooreAF-535

Serenata

Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Serenata remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.

Hex

#ABC1CC

LRV

51.50

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Light Reflectance Value
51.50
Medium
TemperatureCool
Tone
CalmingCharmingPaleSoft
UseInterior & Exterior

Coordinating Colors

Constellation
Serenata
Constellation vs Serenata
Constellation
Serenata
Benjamin Moore
Constellation
AF-540 · LRV 73
Benjamin Moore
Serenata
AF-535 · LRV 52

Constellation reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 52), opening up a space where Serenata encloses it.

Baby's Breath
Serenata
Baby's Breath vs Serenata
Baby's Breath
Serenata
Benjamin Moore
Baby's Breath
OC-62 · LRV 82
Benjamin Moore
Serenata
AF-535 · LRV 52

Baby's Breath reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 52), opening up a space where Serenata encloses it.

Cliffside Gray
Serenata
Cliffside Gray vs Serenata
Cliffside Gray
Serenata
Benjamin Moore
Cliffside Gray
HC-180 · LRV 61
Benjamin Moore
Serenata
AF-535 · LRV 52

Cliffside Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 61 vs 52), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Flint
Serenata
Flint vs Serenata
Flint
Serenata
Benjamin Moore
Flint
AF-560 · LRV 12
Benjamin Moore
Serenata
AF-535 · LRV 52

Serenata reflects far more light (LRV 52 vs 12), opening up a space where Flint encloses it.

Similar Colors

Sea View
Serenata
Sea View vs Serenata
Sea View
Serenata
Benjamin Moore
Sea View
836 · LRV 55
Benjamin Moore
Serenata
AF-535 · LRV 52

Sea View reads slightly lighter (LRV 55 vs 52), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Serenata
Soft Chinchilla
Serenata vs Soft Chinchilla
Serenata
Soft Chinchilla
Benjamin Moore
Serenata
AF-535 · LRV 52
Benjamin Moore
Soft Chinchilla
2135-50 · LRV 53

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 53 vs 52), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Blue Stream
Serenata
Blue Stream vs Serenata
Blue Stream
Serenata
Benjamin Moore
Blue Stream
1668 · LRV 56
Benjamin Moore
Serenata
AF-535 · LRV 52

Blue Stream reads slightly lighter (LRV 56 vs 52), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Mediterranean Sky
Serenata
Mediterranean Sky vs Serenata
Mediterranean Sky
Serenata
Benjamin Moore
Mediterranean Sky
1662 · LRV 51
Benjamin Moore
Serenata
AF-535 · LRV 52

With LRVs of 52 and 51, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Quietly Violet
Serenata
Quietly Violet vs Serenata
Quietly Violet
Serenata
Benjamin Moore
Quietly Violet
CSP-415 · LRV 22
Benjamin Moore
Serenata
AF-535 · LRV 52

Serenata reflects far more light (LRV 52 vs 22), opening up a space where Quietly Violet encloses it.

Desert Shadows
Serenata
Desert Shadows vs Serenata
Desert Shadows
Serenata
Benjamin Moore
Desert Shadows
2114-30 · LRV 12
Benjamin Moore
Serenata
AF-535 · LRV 52

At LRV 52 vs 12, Serenata is decisively the brighter choice.

Hint of Violet
Serenata
Hint of Violet vs Serenata
Hint of Violet
Serenata
Benjamin Moore
Hint of Violet
2114-60 · LRV 66
Benjamin Moore
Serenata
AF-535 · LRV 52

Hint of Violet reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 52), opening up a space where Serenata encloses it.

Antique Pearl
Serenata
Antique Pearl vs Serenata
Antique Pearl
Serenata
Benjamin Moore
Antique Pearl
2113-70 · LRV 72
Benjamin Moore
Serenata
AF-535 · LRV 52

At LRV 72 vs 52, Antique Pearl is decisively the brighter choice.

Night Shade
Serenata
Night Shade vs Serenata
Night Shade
Serenata
Benjamin Moore
Night Shade
2116-10 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Serenata
AF-535 · LRV 52

Serenata reflects far more light (LRV 52 vs 6), opening up a space where Night Shade encloses it.

Serenata
Woodcliff Lake
Serenata vs Woodcliff Lake
Serenata
Woodcliff Lake
Benjamin Moore
Serenata
AF-535 · LRV 52
Benjamin Moore
Woodcliff Lake
980 · LRV 17

Serenata reflects far more light (LRV 52 vs 17), opening up a space where Woodcliff Lake encloses it.

Serenata
Silver Fox
Serenata vs Silver Fox
Serenata
Silver Fox
Benjamin Moore
Serenata
AF-535 · LRV 52
Benjamin Moore
Silver Fox
2108-50 · LRV 44

Serenata reads slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 44), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Lighter Colors

Beacon Gray
Serenata
Beacon Gray vs Serenata
Beacon Gray
Serenata
Benjamin Moore
Beacon Gray
2128-60 · LRV 66
Benjamin Moore
Serenata
AF-535 · LRV 52

Beacon Gray reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 52), opening up a space where Serenata encloses it.

Heaven on Earth
Serenata
Heaven on Earth vs Serenata
Heaven on Earth
Serenata
Benjamin Moore
Heaven on Earth
1661 · LRV 66
Benjamin Moore
Serenata
AF-535 · LRV 52

Heaven on Earth reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 52), opening up a space where Serenata encloses it.

Darker Colors

Labrador Blue
Serenata
Labrador Blue vs Serenata
Labrador Blue
Serenata
Benjamin Moore
Labrador Blue
1670 · LRV 33
Benjamin Moore
Serenata
AF-535 · LRV 52

Serenata reflects far more light (LRV 52 vs 33), opening up a space where Labrador Blue encloses it.

Serenata
Whipple Blue
Serenata vs Whipple Blue
Serenata
Whipple Blue
Benjamin Moore
Serenata
AF-535 · LRV 52
Benjamin Moore
Whipple Blue
HC-152 · LRV 32

Serenata reflects far more light (LRV 52 vs 32), opening up a space where Whipple Blue encloses it.

Cable Knit Sweater
Serenata
Cable Knit Sweater vs Serenata
Cable Knit Sweater
Serenata
Benjamin Moore
Cable Knit Sweater
CSP-650 · LRV 34
Benjamin Moore
Serenata
AF-535 · LRV 52

Serenata reflects far more light (LRV 52 vs 34), opening up a space where Cable Knit Sweater encloses it.

Saratoga Springs
Serenata
Saratoga Springs vs Serenata
Saratoga Springs
Serenata
Benjamin Moore
Saratoga Springs
1669 · LRV 42
Benjamin Moore
Serenata
AF-535 · LRV 52

A 10-point LRV gap (52 vs 42) makes Serenata the marginally brighter of the two.

Color Codes

HEX#ABC1CC
RGB171, 193, 204
HSL200° 24% 74%
CMYK16 5 0 20
CIE LabL: 76.8 a: -5.2 b: -8.0
XYZX: 0.47 Y: 0.51 Z: 0.65