Benjamin Moore Pashmina (AF-100) records 45.13% LRV and 73.5 L*_HK lightness (#BBB2A1, RGB 187/178/161). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=72.88, a*=0.28, b*=9.84, C*=9.84, h°=88.4°) place AF-100 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Pashmina (AF-100) are Behr Saturn Gray (UL190-7, ΔE=1.02) and Sherwin-Williams Analytical Gray (SW 7051, ΔE=1.43).
Benjamin Moore Pashmina (AF-100, #BBB2A1) 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) | Pashmina (AF-100) | #BBB2A1 | 45.13% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Saturn Gray (UL190-7) | #B7AF9F | 43.37% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.02 (97.9%) |
| Behr #2 | Pebble Stone (750D-4) | #BCB29E | 45% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.14 (97.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Analytical Gray (SW 7051) | #BFB6A7 | 47.47% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.43 (97%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Silver Gray (SW 49) | #B8B2A2 | 44.77% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.45 (97%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.02 equivalent for AF-100: Saturn Gray (UL190-7) delivers -1.8 LRV points deeper than Pashmina (AF-100) with -0.62 softer C*=9.22 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.14 equivalent for AF-100: Pebble Stone (750D-4) delivers identical 45% reflectance to AF-100 with +1.67 higher C*=11.51 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.4 equivalent for AF-100: Camping Tent (N320-4) delivers -2.1 LRV points deeper than Pashmina (AF-100) with -1.26 softer C*=8.58 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.43 equivalent for AF-100: Analytical Gray (SW 7051) delivers +2.3 LRV points lighter than Pashmina (AF-100) with -1.05 softer C*=8.79 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.45 equivalent for AF-100: Silver Gray (SW 49) delivers identical 44.77% reflectance to AF-100 with -0.88 softer C*=8.96 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.05 alternative to AF-100: Jogging Path (SW 7638) delivers +3.8 LRV points lighter than Pashmina (AF-100) with -0.84 softer C*=9 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Pashmina (#BBB2A1, LRV 45.13%).
Pashmina (AF-100, b*=9.84) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Pashmina (45.13% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for AF-100 (2700K shifts to #D4AC87)
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Code AF-100 (Pashmina) reflects 45.13% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Pashmina (AF-100) registers J'=75.8, a'=0.31, and b'=6.83 with HSL (39°, 16%, 68%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 73.5 L*_HK. Because AF-100 carries a*=0.28 red-green and b*=9.84 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=9.84, Pashmina projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore AF-100 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Pashmina (AF-100) holds its native #C1B19A swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, AF-100 adapts to #C7B093; at 3500K halogen, Pashmina transitions to #CBAF8E; at 3000K residential LED, AF-100 warms to #D0AD8A; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Pashmina (AF-100) settles at #D4AC87.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Pashmina (AF-100, #BBB2A1), Behr Saturn Gray (UL190-7, #B7AF9F, LRV 43.37%) scores ΔE2000=1.02 and CAM16=1.2, followed by Pebble Stone (750D-4, ΔE=1.14). In Sherwin-Williams, Analytical Gray (SW 7051, #BFB6A7, LRV 47.47%) achieves ΔE2000=1.43 ahead of Silver Gray (SW 49, ΔE=1.45). Coordinate AF-100 with Super White (I-02) ceilings, Misty Gray (2124-60) trim, Nature'S Essentials (1521) hallways, and Apricot Ice (2015-70) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Benjamin Moore Pashmina.
Benjamin Moore Pashmina (AF-100) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 45.13% (#BBB2A1) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 73.5 L*_HK.
At 45.13% reflectance, Pashmina (AF-100) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=72.88) to hold its #BBB2A1 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=72.88, a*=0.28, b*=9.84) classifies Benjamin Moore Pashmina (AF-100) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=9.84 chroma and h°=88.4° hue.
Pair Pashmina (AF-100) with North & East Windows for AF-100 (45.13% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Pashmina (45.13% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, AF-100 shifts from #BBB2A1 toward #D4AC87.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Pashmina (AF-100, #BBB2A1) are Behr Saturn Gray (UL190-7, #B7AF9F) at ΔE2000=1.02 and Sherwin-Williams Analytical Gray (SW 7051, #BFB6A7) at ΔE2000=1.43.
Both UL190-7 and SW 7051 matches are verified against Pashmina (AF-100) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Pashmina (AF-100, LRV 45.13%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Misty Gray (2124-60, #E8EBEA, LRV 82.5%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Misty Gray (2124-60) with Pashmina (AF-100) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.