Benjamin Moore Amsterdam AF-550 is a rich, muted slate blue with a heavy dose of gray. This appealing blue-gray merges Old World elegance with modern industry, creating a grounded, sophisticated atmosphere in any room it graces.
Will Amsterdam clash with your room?
Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | AF-550 |
| HEX Code | #81949D |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 29.21 |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Primary Undertone | Gray |
| Hidden Undertones | Slate, Subtle Teal |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | South, West |
| Best For | Home Offices, Bathrooms, Cabinetry, Accent Walls, Exteriors |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: This muted blue-gray hue applied to office walls, paired with a sleek walnut writing desk.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft north-facing diffused daylight
- Trim Recommendation:Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace
- Flooring:White Oak herringbone
- Hardware Finishes:Brushed brass
- Styling Pro Tips:Leather desk accessories and sculptural lighting
Complementary Paint Colors
Material study: A soothing slate-blue wall color complementing rich walnut wood and classic subway tile.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright morning light filtering through frosted glass
- Tile Selection:Carrara marble subway tile
- Hardware Finishes:Polished nickel
- Vanity Material:Rich walnut wood
- Accent Color:Matte black fixtures
Digital color test: Soft blue-gray kitchen cabinets paired beautifully with warm unlacquered brass and white Zellige tile.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm recessed kitchen lighting mixed with natural side-light
- Wall Color:Benjamin Moore White Dove
- Countertop:Calacatta gold quartz
- Hardware:Unlacquered brass cup pulls
- Backsplash:White Zellige tile
Complementary Paint Colors
Spatial visualization: A dramatic blue-gray accent wall contrasting with rust and mustard velvet textiles.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Dramatic directional afternoon sunlight
- Main Walls:Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist
- Textiles:Rust and mustard velvet
- Art Style:Large-scale abstract canvas
- Flooring:Dark espresso hardwood
Complementary Paint Colors
Exterior rendering: A muted blue-gray facade enhanced by crisp white trim and a deep navy front door.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Golden hour sunset lighting
- Trim Color:Benjamin Moore Decorator's White
- Front Door:Benjamin Moore Hale Navy
- Roofing:Charcoal architectural shingles
- Landscaping:Manicured boxwood hedges
Complementary Paint Colors
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