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Benjamin MooreAF-545

Solitude

Benjamin Moore Solitude (AF-545) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. Its cool classification gives it a crisper edge that may become clearer beside warm timber, cream or brass. Move between the room imagery, color measurements and coordinating shades to build a fuller sense of how it might live in your space.

LRV

41.61

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Light Reflectance Value
41.61
Medium
TemperatureCool
Tone
CalmingCharmingSoftTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Solitude in Rooms

Follow Solitude from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 10 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.

5 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

5 sourced room photos give the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Solitude (AF-545) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.

Benjamin Moore Solitude kitchen cabinets

Kitchen cabinets in Solitude deliver serene, sophisticated neutral tones.

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Benjamin Moore Solitude kitchen island

Kitchen island painted Solitude becomes a calm focal point in the space.

@phillipsforeverfarmhouse

Benjamin Moore AF-545 kitchen cabinets color

Cabinets finished in Solitude bring peaceful, understated elegance to the kitchen.

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Benjamin Moore AF-545 kitchen cabinets review

Solitude cabinetry creates a tranquil, neutral foundation for kitchen design.

@carpetslippers1

Benjamin Moore Solitude kitchen cabinets paint

Kitchen cabinets in Solitude offer sophisticated, calming appeal and versatility.

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2 Bathroom Photos

Across 2 bathroom images, Solitude (AF-545) meets window light, mirrors and focused task lighting. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.

Benjamin Moore AF-545 bathroom review

Solitude bathroom walls establish a spa-like, peaceful retreat.

@carpetslippers1

Benjamin Moore Solitude bathroom paint

Bathroom painted in Solitude creates a serene, restful environment.

@carpetslippers1

1 Living Room Photo

These 1 living room image show how Solitude (AF-545) can sit beside upholstery, timber, art and metal accents. Its blue undertone may become clearest at the boundary between paint and a contrasting finish.

Benjamin Moore Solitude living room color

Living room walls in Solitude provide a sophisticated, calming backdrop.

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1 Dining Room Photo

Against timber, table linen, glass and artwork, Solitude (AF-545) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 41.6 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.

Benjamin Moore Solitude dining room paint review

Dining room walls in Solitude create a serene backdrop for gathered meals.

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1 Misc Photo

These 1 misc image show how Solitude (AF-545) can sit beside a changing mix of architectural details and personal finishes. Its blue undertone may become clearest at the boundary between paint and a contrasting finish.

Benjamin Moore AF-545 fireplace paint

Fireplace surround painted in Solitude provides cool, sophisticated contrast.

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Coordinating Colors

Horizon
Horizon
Solitude
Solitude
Horizon vs Solitude
Benjamin Moore
Horizon
OC-53 · LRV 73
Benjamin Moore
Solitude
AF-545 · LRV 42

At LRV 73 vs 42, Horizon is decisively the brighter choice.

Paper Mache
Paper Mache
Solitude
Solitude
Paper Mache vs Solitude
Benjamin Moore
Paper Mache
AF-25 · LRV 85
Benjamin Moore
Solitude
AF-545 · LRV 42

At LRV 85 vs 42, Paper Mache is decisively the brighter choice.

Angelica
Angelica
Solitude
Solitude
Angelica vs Solitude
Benjamin Moore
Angelica
AF-665 · LRV 62
Benjamin Moore
Solitude
AF-545 · LRV 42

Angelica reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 42), opening up a space where Solitude encloses it.

Sage Tint
Sage Tint
Solitude
Solitude
Sage Tint vs Solitude
Benjamin Moore
Sage Tint
458 · LRV 58
Benjamin Moore
Solitude
AF-545 · LRV 42

Sage Tint reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 42), opening up a space where Solitude encloses it.

Similar Colors

Gull Wing Gray
Gull Wing Gray
Solitude
Solitude
Gull Wing Gray vs Solitude
Benjamin Moore
Gull Wing Gray
2134-50 · LRV 42
Benjamin Moore
Solitude
AF-545 · LRV 42

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 42 vs 42), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Little Falls
Little Falls
Solitude
Solitude
Little Falls vs Solitude
Benjamin Moore
Little Falls
1621 · LRV 41
Benjamin Moore
Solitude
AF-545 · LRV 42

With LRVs of 42 and 41, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Beneath the Clouds
Beneath the Clouds
Solitude
Solitude
Beneath the Clouds vs Solitude
Benjamin Moore
Beneath the Clouds
2131-50 · LRV 42
Benjamin Moore
Solitude
AF-545 · LRV 42

With LRVs of 42 and 42, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Pike's Peak Gray
Pike's Peak Gray
Solitude
Solitude
Pike's Peak Gray vs Solitude
Benjamin Moore
Pike's Peak Gray
2127-50 · LRV 39
Benjamin Moore
Solitude
AF-545 · LRV 42

With LRVs of 42 and 39, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Quietly Violet
Quietly Violet
Solitude
Solitude
Quietly Violet vs Solitude
Benjamin Moore
Quietly Violet
CSP-415 · LRV 22
Benjamin Moore
Solitude
AF-545 · LRV 42

At LRV 42 vs 22, Solitude is decisively the brighter choice.

Desert Shadows
Desert Shadows
Solitude
Solitude
Desert Shadows vs Solitude
Benjamin Moore
Desert Shadows
2114-30 · LRV 12
Benjamin Moore
Solitude
AF-545 · LRV 42

Solitude reflects far more light (LRV 42 vs 12), opening up a space where Desert Shadows encloses it.

Hint of Violet
Hint of Violet
Solitude
Solitude
Hint of Violet vs Solitude
Benjamin Moore
Hint of Violet
2114-60 · LRV 66
Benjamin Moore
Solitude
AF-545 · LRV 42

At LRV 66 vs 42, Hint of Violet is decisively the brighter choice.

Antique Pearl
Antique Pearl
Solitude
Solitude
Antique Pearl vs Solitude
Benjamin Moore
Antique Pearl
2113-70 · LRV 72
Benjamin Moore
Solitude
AF-545 · LRV 42

Antique Pearl reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 42), opening up a space where Solitude encloses it.

Night Shade
Night Shade
Solitude
Solitude
Night Shade vs Solitude
Benjamin Moore
Night Shade
2116-10 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Solitude
AF-545 · LRV 42

At LRV 42 vs 6, Solitude is decisively the brighter choice.

Solitude
Solitude
Woodcliff Lake
Woodcliff Lake
Solitude vs Woodcliff Lake
Benjamin Moore
Solitude
AF-545 · LRV 42
Benjamin Moore
Woodcliff Lake
980 · LRV 17

At LRV 42 vs 17, Solitude is decisively the brighter choice.

Silver Fox
Silver Fox
Solitude
Solitude
Silver Fox vs Solitude
Benjamin Moore
Silver Fox
2108-50 · LRV 44
Benjamin Moore
Solitude
AF-545 · LRV 42

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 44 vs 42), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Lighter Colors

Solitude
Solitude
Thundercloud Gray
Thundercloud Gray
Solitude vs Thundercloud Gray
Benjamin Moore
Solitude
AF-545 · LRV 42
Benjamin Moore
Thundercloud Gray
2124-40 · LRV 50

Thundercloud Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 42), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Porringer Gray
Porringer Gray
Solitude
Solitude
Porringer Gray vs Solitude
Benjamin Moore
Porringer Gray
2121-40 · LRV 57
Benjamin Moore
Solitude
AF-545 · LRV 42

Porringer Gray reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 42), opening up a space where Solitude encloses it.

Early Frost
Early Frost
Solitude
Solitude
Early Frost vs Solitude
Benjamin Moore
Early Frost
CSP-590 · LRV 61
Benjamin Moore
Solitude
AF-545 · LRV 42

Early Frost reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 42), opening up a space where Solitude encloses it.

Metallic Silver
Metallic Silver
Solitude
Solitude
Metallic Silver vs Solitude
Benjamin Moore
Metallic Silver
2132-60 · LRV 57
Benjamin Moore
Solitude
AF-545 · LRV 42

At LRV 57 vs 42, Metallic Silver is decisively the brighter choice.

Silver Lining
Silver Lining
Solitude
Solitude
Silver Lining vs Solitude
Benjamin Moore
Silver Lining
2119-60 · LRV 58
Benjamin Moore
Solitude
AF-545 · LRV 42

Silver Lining reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 42), opening up a space where Solitude encloses it.

Darker Colors

Chiswell Blue
Chiswell Blue
Solitude
Solitude
Chiswell Blue vs Solitude
Benjamin Moore
Chiswell Blue
CW-660 · LRV 30
Benjamin Moore
Solitude
AF-545 · LRV 42

Solitude reflects far more light (LRV 42 vs 30), opening up a space where Chiswell Blue encloses it.

Solitude
Solitude
Wild Blue Yonder
Wild Blue Yonder
Solitude vs Wild Blue Yonder
Benjamin Moore
Solitude
AF-545 · LRV 42
Benjamin Moore
Wild Blue Yonder
CSP-620 · LRV 27

At LRV 42 vs 27, Solitude is decisively the brighter choice.

Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Solitude
Solitude
Amsterdam vs Solitude
Benjamin Moore
Amsterdam
AF-550 · LRV 29
Benjamin Moore
Solitude
AF-545 · LRV 42

At LRV 42 vs 29, Solitude is decisively the brighter choice.

Pilgrim Haze
Pilgrim Haze
Solitude
Solitude
Pilgrim Haze vs Solitude
Benjamin Moore
Pilgrim Haze
2132-50 · LRV 38
Benjamin Moore
Solitude
AF-545 · LRV 42

Solitude reads slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 38), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Color Codes

RGB163, 174, 180
HSL201° 10% 67%
CMYK9 3 0 29
CIE LabL: 70.4 a: -2.6 b: -4.4
XYZX: 0.39 Y: 0.41 Z: 0.49

Manufacturer description

A modern blue-gray that can create a clean slate.

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