Benjamin Moore Mysterious AF-565 is a compelling, deep denim blue that can read as a soft black or a rich navy. This cool, charcoal-weighted shade offers an enveloping, grounded look perfect for cabinetry or dramatic accent walls.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | AF-565 |
| HEX Code | #454B54 |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 6.90 |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Primary Undertone | Denim Blue |
| Hidden Undertones | Charcoal, Slate |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | South, West |
| Best For | Study, Dining Room, Bedroom, Kitchen Cabinets, Accent Walls |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: This deep charcoal-blue hue applied to study walls and bookshelves, paired with a mahogany desk.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Moody, low-lit ambiance with warm task lighting from a brass desk lamp.
- Trim Recommendation:Benjamin Moore White Dove
- Furniture:Mahogany executive desk
- Textiles:Cognac leather
- Decor:Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves
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Concept board: A dramatic dark tone tested on dining room walls alongside a marble table and satin brass.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft, romantic glow from a modern linear chandelier and flickering candles.
- Trim Recommendation:Benjamin Moore Classic Gray
- Flooring:Dark stained oak
- Furniture:Marble dining table
- Hardware Finishes:Satin brass
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Color test: Visualizing this enveloping dark shade in a bedroom setting with smoked glass and heavy velvet drapes.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Muted twilight filtering through heavy velvet drapes.
- Trim Recommendation:Benjamin Moore Pale Oak
- Bedding:Charcoal linen duvet with rust accents
- Key Materials:Smoked glass, dark walnut
- Vibe:Intimate and cocooning
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Digital color test: This bold dark hue applied to kitchen cabinetry, contrasting sharply with white quartz countertops.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright, cool daylight balancing the dark cabinetry.
- Wall Color:Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace
- Countertop:White quartz with subtle grey veining
- Hardware Finishes:Polished chrome
- Backsplash:White subway tile with dark grout
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Material board: Testing this dramatic dark shade as a living room accent wall against light oak and cream bouclé.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft directional wash light highlighting the wall texture.
- Main Wall Color:Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist
- Furniture:Light oak media console
- Decor:Large abstract canvas art
- Textiles:Cream bouclé
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