Benjamin Moore Collector'S Item (AF-45) records 82.89% LRV and 93.4 L*_HK lightness (#F1EADC, RGB 241/234/220). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=92.89, a*=0, b*=7.63, C*=7.63, h°=90°) place AF-45 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Collector'S Item (AF-45) are Behr Mourning Dove (OR-W12, ΔE=0.62) and Sherwin-Williams Classic Light Buff (SW 50, ΔE=0.5).
Benjamin Moore Collector'S Item (AF-45, #F1EADC) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Benjamin Moore) | Collector'S Item (AF-45) | #F1EADC | 82.89% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Mourning Dove (OR-W12) | #EFE8D9 | 81% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.62 (98.7%) |
| Behr #2 | Table Linen (PPL-50) | #F1E9DC | 82% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.78 (98.4%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Classic Light Buff (SW 50) | #F0EADC | 82.71% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.50 (99%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Dover White (SW 6385) | #F0EADC | 82.71% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.50 (99%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.62 match for AF-45: Mourning Dove (OR-W12) delivers -1.9 LRV points deeper than Collector'S Item (AF-45) with +0.5 higher C*=8.13 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.78 match for AF-45: Table Linen (PPL-50) delivers identical 82% reflectance to AF-45 with matched C*=7.29 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.93 match for AF-45: Nude (W-F-210) delivers +1.1 LRV points lighter than Collector'S Item (AF-45) with -1.1 softer C*=6.53 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.5 match for AF-45: Classic Light Buff (SW 50) delivers identical 82.71% reflectance to AF-45 with matched C*=7.52 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.5 match for AF-45: Dover White (SW 6385) delivers identical 82.71% reflectance to AF-45 with matched C*=7.52 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.59 match for AF-45: Creamy (SW 7012) delivers -1.5 LRV points deeper than Collector'S Item (AF-45) with matched C*=7.16 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Collector'S Item (#F1EADC, LRV 82.89%).
Collector'S Item (AF-45, b*=7.63) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with AF-45 (#F1EADC)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for AF-45 (2700K shifts to #FFE2BA)
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Code AF-45 (Collector'S Item) reflects 82.89% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Collector'S Item (AF-45) registers J'=94.0, a'=-0.14, and b'=5.31 with HSL (40°, 43%, 90%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 93.4 L*_HK. Because AF-45 carries a*=0 red-green and b*=7.63 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=7.63, Collector'S Item projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore AF-45 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Collector'S Item (AF-45) holds its native #F9E8D3 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, AF-45 adapts to #FFE7C9; at 3500K halogen, Collector'S Item transitions to #FFE6C3; at 3000K residential LED, AF-45 warms to #FFE4BE; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Collector'S Item (AF-45) settles at #FFE2BA.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Collector'S Item (AF-45, #F1EADC), Behr Mourning Dove (OR-W12, #EFE8D9, LRV 81%) scores ΔE2000=0.62 and CAM16=0.72, followed by Table Linen (PPL-50, ΔE=0.78). In Sherwin-Williams, Classic Light Buff (SW 50, #F0EADC, LRV 82.71%) achieves ΔE2000=0.5 ahead of Dover White (SW 6385, ΔE=0.5). Coordinate AF-45 with Distant Gray (2124-70) ceilings, Wedding Veil (2125-70) trim, Rodeo (1534) hallways, and Shale (861) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Collector'S Item (AF-45) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 82.89% (#F1EADC) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 93.4 L*_HK.
At 82.89% reflectance, Collector'S Item (AF-45) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Benjamin Moore walls while maintaining HSL (40°, 43%, 90%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=92.89, a*=0, b*=7.63) classifies Benjamin Moore Collector'S Item (AF-45) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=7.63 chroma and h°=90° hue.
Pair Collector'S Item (AF-45) with North & East Windows for AF-45 (82.89% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with AF-45 (#F1EADC). Under 2700K evening bulbs, AF-45 shifts from #F1EADC toward #FFE2BA.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Collector'S Item (AF-45, #F1EADC) are Behr Mourning Dove (OR-W12, #EFE8D9) at ΔE2000=0.62 and Sherwin-Williams Classic Light Buff (SW 50, #F0EADC) at ΔE2000=0.5.
Both OR-W12 and SW 50 matches are verified against Collector'S Item (AF-45) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Collector'S Item (AF-45, LRV 82.89%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Wedding Veil (2125-70, #EEF0EE, LRV 86.67%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Wedding Veil (2125-70) with Collector'S Item (AF-45) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.