Inspired (BM AF-595)
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Inspired (BM AF-595) is a deep, neutral pink from Benjamin Moore: LRV 36.7, so it reflects about 37 percent of the light that hits it.
Colors that go with Inspired
Four Benjamin Moore colors picked for Inspired by this site's color math: a trim white, a deeper pink, a quiet contrast from another family, a dark accent. Benjamin Moore did not choose these pairings.
Closest match in every other brand
Each brand's closest color to Inspired, ranked by CIEDE2000 (deltaE): under 1.0 is indistinguishable, 1.0 to 2.3 very close, 2.3 to 5 noticeably different, over 5 clearly different.
| Brand | Closest color | Code | LRV | deltaE | How close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Obi Lilac | SW 6556 | 39 | 3.2 | noticeably different |
| Behr | Charm | PPU16-12 | 35.6 | 2.6 | noticeably different |
| Valspar | Native Lilac | 4001-4A | 35 | 1.8 | very close |
| PPG Paints | Coffee Custard | 1047-5 | 35 | 5.1 | clearly different |
Lighter and darker in Benjamin Moore
The Benjamin Moore pink colors nearest to Inspired (LRV 36.7) by LRV.
Lighter than Inspired
Darker than Inspired
Color data
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
|---|---|
| Color code | AF-595 |
| Hex | #AC9EAA |
| RGB | 172, 158, 170 |
| HSL | 309°, 8%, 65% |
| LRV (light reflectance value) | 36.7 |
| Lab L*, a*, b* | 66.6, 7.3, -4.4 |
| Undertone | Cool |
| Temperature | neutral |
| Color family | Pink |
Same paint, two kinds of light
Inspired (BM AF-595), published as #AC9EAA
#9B94A8
#BDA8AA
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Common questions
- What is the LRV of Inspired (BM AF-595)?
- Inspired has an LRV of 36.7. LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white) and measures the share of light a surface reflects, so Inspired is a deep color.
- What is the closest match to Inspired in another brand?
- Native Lilac (Valspar 4001-4A) from Valspar, at a deltaE of 1.8 (very close).
- Is Inspired warm or cool?
- Benjamin Moore lists Inspired as neutral, with a Cool undertone. Its Lab b* value is -4.4; a higher b* is warmer and yellower, a lower one cooler and bluer.
Sources: LRV and hex as published by the manufacturer, via PaintDB (CC BY 4.0). Color differences are CIEDE2000 values computed by this site from the hex values (data snapshot 2026-10-01). Color names and codes belong to their manufacturers.