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Benjamin Moore RefinedAF-75 · #DEDFCD · LRV 73

Refined reads as a warm yellow tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Benjamin Moore AF-75 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BENJAMIN MOORE REFINED
RGB 222, 223, 205LRV 73

Color spec

BrandBenjamin Moore
NameRefined
SKUAF-75
Hex#DEDFCD
RGB222, 223, 205
HSL63°, 22%, 84%
LRV73
Undertonewarm yellow tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Benjamin Moore Refined

At LRV 73, Refined is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its yellow 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Refined is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.

Closest matches by brand

18 brands within ΔE 5

The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.75
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6161 · #DEDDD1 · ΔE 2.75 · LRV 72
SW 6435 · #DAE2CD · ΔE 3.24 · LRV 74
SW 7011 · #E3DED0 · ΔE 3.59 · LRV 73
SW 9502 · #E4DECF · ΔE 3.81 · LRV 73

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.46
All neutral at Behr →
N310-2 · #DFE0CF · ΔE 0.46 · LRV 74
PPU10-15 · #DCDDCC · ΔE 0.57 · LRV 71
N330-2 · #DFE1CE · ΔE 0.73 · LRV 74
730C-2 · #DEDDCE · ΔE 1.64 · LRV 72

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.72
All neutral at Valspar →
T639 · #DBDDCC · ΔE 0.72 · LRV 71.3
P024 · #DADDCD · ΔE 1.19 · LRV 71.2
6001-3A · #DEDCC9 · ΔE 1.46 · LRV 71
M342 · #DFDCCC · ΔE 2.21 · LRV 71.3

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.61
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1126-3 · #DDDDCB · ΔE 0.61 · LRV 71
PPG1123-3 · #E0E1D1 · ΔE 0.92 · LRV 74
PPG1121-2 · #DAE1CE · ΔE 2.61 · LRV 73
PPG1102-2 · #E2DDCB · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 72

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.75
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG1126-3 · #DDDDCC · ΔE 0.75 · LRV 71
PPG1123-3 · #E0E1D1 · ΔE 0.92 · LRV 74
PPG1121-2 · #DAE1CF · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 73
PPG1102-2 · #E3DDCC · ΔE 3.43 · LRV 72

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.63
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
326-1DB · #DBE2CF · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 74
327-1DB · #DAE2CC · ΔE 3.39 · LRV 74
HGSW 2257 · #DAE2CD · ΔE 3.24 · LRV 73
HGSW 6435 · #DAE2CD · ΔE 3.24 · LRV 73
HGSW 4012 · #E3DED0 · ΔE 3.59 · LRV 73
HGSW 7011 · #E3DED0 · ΔE 3.59 · LRV 73

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.67
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DET643 · #E3E1CC · ΔE 1.67 · LRV 74
DET675 · #E5DFCD · ΔE 3.31 · LRV 74
DEC784 · #D7E2D5 · ΔE 4.38 · LRV 68
DET672 · #E3DAC6 · ΔE 4.66 · LRV 70

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.17
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-11 · #E0DFD4 · ΔE 3.17 · LRV 73
JG-112 · #DEDACE · ΔE 3.85 · LRV 70
JG-153 · #E6DECE · ΔE 4.6 · LRV 74

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.59
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 291 · #E3DED0 · ΔE 3.59 · LRV 73
NO. 1 · #E3DCC7 · ΔE 3.66 · LRV 72
NO. 2009 · #E3DCCB · ΔE 3.93 · LRV 72
NO. 2004 · #E6E0D2 · ΔE 4.11 · LRV 75

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.74
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0433 · #DADFCD · ΔE 1.74 · LRV 72
0413 · #E0E0D2 · ΔE 1.75 · LRV 74
0357 · #DFDDCE · ΔE 2 · LRV 72
0369 · #DEDCCF · ΔE 2.69 · LRV 71

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.33
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0413 · #DFDFD0 · ΔE 1.33 · LRV 72
0357 · #DDDCCC · ΔE 1.41 · LRV 70
0433 · #D8DDCA · ΔE 1.94 · LRV 71
0031 · #E2E0D3 · ΔE 2.7 · LRV 73

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.11
All neutral at Rodda →
R006 · #E2DDCD · ΔE 3.11 · LRV 73
CA024 · #E3DCCD · ΔE 4.31 · LRV 72
R037 · #E5DFD3 · ΔE 4.68 · LRV 75

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.51
All neutral at C2 Paint →
BD2 · #E4E1D2 · ΔE 2.51 · LRV 75
C2-882 · #E3E1C7 · ΔE 2.94 · LRV 74
C2-835 · #E1DED3 · ΔE 3.76 · LRV 73
C2-706 · #DAE4D0 · ΔE 3.89 · LRV 75

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.41
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-LT-68 · #DFDDCB · ΔE 1.41 · LRV 72
PNT100-LT-19 · #E1DDCF · ΔE 3.13 · LRV 72
PNT100-LT-69 · #D7DCD3 · ΔE 3.89 · LRV 70

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.44
All neutral at Portola Paints →
MARIPOSA · #E8E2D0 · ΔE 3.44 · LRV 76
GEM · #E4E1D7 · ΔE 4.24 · LRV 75

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.65
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-CC · #E5DCC4 · ΔE 4.65 · LRV 73
BD-DS · #F2EAD2 · ΔE 4.99 · LRV 84

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.33
All neutral at Kompozit →
0413 · #DFDFD0 · ΔE 1.33 · LRV 73
0357 · #DDDCCC · ΔE 1.41 · LRV 71
0433 · #D8DDCA · ΔE 1.94 · LRV 71
0031 · #E2E0D3 · ΔE 2.7 · LRV 74

Similar Benjamin Moore colors

closest in the Benjamin Moore deck

The nearest shades to Refined within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

CSP-785 · LRV 71
1506 · LRV 71
OC-139 · LRV 71
2142-60 · LRV 71
1520 · LRV 71
CSP-125 · LRV 74

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #DEDFCD in HSL space. Pair Refined with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#DEDFCD + #CECDDF
TRIADIC
#DEDFCD · #CDDEDF · #DFCDDE
ANALOGOUS
#DFD7CD · #DEDFCD · #D5DFCD

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.35:1fail
Sample text on black
15.54:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Benjamin Moore Refined Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Refined from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore AF-75 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Refined

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Refined is Nonchalant White (SW 6161) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 72 vs 73) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nonchalant White swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Refined

The closest Behr equivalent of Refined is Arid Landscape (N310-2). At ΔE 0.46 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 73). If Behr is your counter, order Arid Landscape and you'll get the same color. See the full Arid Landscape swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Refined

The closest Valspar equivalent of Refined is Smoky Light (T639). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 71.3 vs 73). If Valspar is your counter, order Smoky Light and you'll get the same color. See the full Smoky Light swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Refined

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Refined is Pinch of Pistachio (PPG1126-3). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 71 vs 73). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Pinch of Pistachio and you'll get the same color. See the full Pinch of Pistachio swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Refined

The closest Glidden equivalent of Refined is Pinch Of Pistachio (PPG1126-3). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 71 vs 73). If Glidden is your counter, order Pinch Of Pistachio and you'll get the same color. See the full Pinch Of Pistachio swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Refined

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Refined is Sea Mint Green (326-1DB) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 73) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea Mint Green swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Refined

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Refined. The nearest is Natural Choice (HGSW 4012) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 73). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Natural Choice swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Refined

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Green Lacewing (DET643), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 73) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Refined without repainting risk. See the full Green Lacewing swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Refined

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Refined is One Horn White (JG-11) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 73) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full One Horn White swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Refined

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Refined. The nearest is School House White (NO. 291) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 73). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full School House White swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Refined

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Grassy Glade (0433), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 72 vs 73) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Refined without repainting risk. See the full Grassy Glade swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Refined

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Speak to Me (0413), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 72 vs 73) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Refined without repainting risk. See the full Speak to Me swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Refined

At Rodda, the closest color to Refined is Soft Greige (R006) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 73) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Soft Greige swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Refined

C2 Paint has no exact twin of Refined. The nearest is Twist (C2-835) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 73). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Twist swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Refined

Clare's nearest match is Greenish (PNT100-LT-68), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 72 vs 73) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Refined without repainting risk. See the full Greenish swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Refined

Portola Paints has no exact twin of Refined. The nearest is Gem (GEM) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 75 vs 73). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gem swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Refined

Backdrop has no exact twin of Refined. The nearest is Cookies & Cream (BD-CC) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 73). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cookies & Cream swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Refined

Kompozit's nearest match is Speak to Me (0413), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 73) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Refined without repainting risk. See the full Speak to Me swatch →

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