Amsterdam
AF-550 · #81949D · LRV 29 — cool blue-green tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Salamander6
- 2Hidden Gem14
- 3Amsterdam29
- 4Peacock Blue35
- 5Wythe Blue48
What Color Is Amsterdam, Really?
Amsterdam reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore AF-550 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Amsterdam
Amsterdam is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Amsterdam
Amsterdam sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Most complaints about Amsterdam are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Benjamin Moore AF-550 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | PoolhouseSW 7603 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.0 | 29 | Color page → |
| Behr | Coastal VistaPPU14-06 · Behr | 3.4 | 28 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Stormy Skies8006-8D · Valspar | 2.6 | 29 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Chalky BluePPG1153-5 · PPG / Glidden | 1.7 | 26 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Smoke Grey90BG 30/073 · Glidden | 3.8 | 30 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Blue Laguna432-5DB · Dutch Boy | 1.0 | 29 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Amsterdam within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #81949D in HSL space. Pair Amsterdam with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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