Pashmina BM AF-100

Pashmina LRV and undertone

Benjamin Moore Pashmina (AF-100) has an LRV of 44.2, placing it in the mid-tone range. Light reflectance value measures the amount of visible light a painted surface reflects. This value indicates less reflectance than a light neutral, giving the color more visual weight on a wall. Its calculated color family is beige, and its undertone is warm yellow. The supplied hex value is #BBB2A1. These characteristics make it important to compare the paint with other warm and neutral finishes before selecting a room palette.

Warm yellow undertones can become more apparent under warm bulbs or in south-facing rooms with warmer daylight. North-facing rooms usually receive cooler light, which can make warm colors appear less pronounced or more muted. Actual results depend on the room, surrounding colors, and artificial lighting. Test a sample beside flooring, countertops, and wood finishes to check for unwanted shifts. Lighter trim can create clear contrast against a mid-tone wall, while a related warm neutral may produce a closer transition.

Pashmina in other brands

Sherwin-Williams Amazing Gray (SW 7044) has an LRV of 47.0 and a ΔE of 2.4. Sherwin-Williams Anew Gray (SW 7030) also has an LRV of 47.0, with a ΔE of 2.5. Both are close matches, although their differences should remain visible when samples sit side by side. Valspar Ivory Brown (6006-1C) has an LRV of 42.19 and a ΔE of 2.8, making it another close alternative with slightly lower reflectance.

Behr Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) has an LRV of 42.0 and a ΔE of 2.9. PPG Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3), with an LRV of 48.0 and a ΔE of 3.3, is also close but visibly different. A ΔE between 2 and 4 generally describes this degree of similarity. However, a numerical match does not guarantee identical undertones or performance under every lighting condition. Compare the samples in the intended space.

Lighter and darker Benjamin Moore alternatives

Benjamin Moore Thunder (AF-685) has an LRV of 47.58, making it lighter than Pashmina. Its ΔE of 3.1 indicates a close but visible difference. This option may suit a room where you want to retain a mid-tone appearance while reflecting slightly more light. Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter (HC-172) has an LRV of 55.05, making it a more noticeably lighter alternative. Its ΔE of 5.5 means the two colors are only similar overall.

Benjamin Moore October Mist (1495) has an LRV of 46.54, so it is marginally lighter by reflectance, with a ΔE of 5.8. Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige (HC-45), with an LRV of 53.53 and a ΔE of 5.7, also reflects more light but differs noticeably in color. The listed same-brand alternatives contain no option with a lower LRV than Pashmina. If a genuinely darker color is required, use the available LRV figures to identify and test a suitable deeper shade before making a final selection.

Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Benjamin Moore’s page for Pashmina.