When it comes to premium paints and stains for your home, Benjamin Moore has set the standard for excellence. They manufacture their own resins and proprietary Gennex® colorants, which deliver superior performance and application properties in every product. Their products are formulated to help you achieve beautiful, lasting results every time you paint.
Choosing the right paint color can be a daunting task. The colors, each with their own unique beauty and value, are truly special. Let's delve into a detailed review of Benjamin Moore's African Violet, exploring its characteristics, comparisons, and application.
When selecting colors, it's important to remember the details.
Understanding Color Variations
It's important to note that the colors have different hues. Benjamin Moore AF-615 leans towards hues, while Benjamin Moore 2116-50 is . Benjamin Moore AF-615 and 2116-50 have pretty similar saturation. Despite their differences, both colors share a similar value, with Benjamin Moore AF-615 is being darker. The hues of the colors are quite similar. Benjamin Moore 2116-50 is more saturated than 2116-50 Despite their differences, both colors share a similar value, with Benjamin Moore 2116-50 is being darker.
Supported paint brands for comparison: Behr, Benjamin Moore, Farrow and Ball, Dulux, Jotun, Little Greene, NCS, Ral Classic, Ral Design, Ral Effect, Sherwin Williams, Tikkurila
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Here are some key metrics for understanding color properties:
- Lightness: Simple 0-100% measure derived from the min/max of the sRGB channels. It is not aligned with human visual perception - use CIE L* for perceptual lightness.
- LRV (Light Reflectance Value): Measures the percentage of light reflected by a color. It ranges from 0 (absolute black) to 100 (pure white, all light reflected).
- CIE L: Perceptual lightness. Lightness value from CIE Lab color space. Values from 0 (black) to 100 (diffuse white)
- Color difference ΔE*₀₀: CIE color difference. Smaller is closer: ~0-1 (imperceptible), 1-2 (just noticeable), 2-5 (small difference), 5-10 (clear), more than 10 (very different).
Please note that the color shown on this page is a representation and might not exactly match the real shade of the cards, fan decks, or color collections. Your monitor, browser, and screen angle can all affect how the paint looks, so it may not be the same as what you see here. All information on this page is based on RGB and HEX values provided by manufacturers.
It's important to keep in mind that the same color may appear differently on various surfaces due to the nature of those surfaces.
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ADVANCE® Interior/Exterior Paint - High Gloss
ADVANCE® Interior/Exterior Paint - High Gloss Can Cut. Item 1 of 2Benjamin MooreSKU# ZWB100000000442838A premium quality, waterborne alkyd paint that offers a full line of durable high-end finishes ideal for doors, trim and cabinetry. See Product Details$83.99* Required1 gallon1 quartSelect Fulfillment Method* Required A premium quality interior/exterior waterborne alkyd high gloss enamel. It provides a durable, tough high gloss finish that stands up to repeated washing. Exceptional application and feel Outstanding coverage and hide Cures to a hard, furniture-quality finish Tinted with Benjamin Moore's proprietary waterborne colorants Low VOC even after tinting Available in over 3,500 colors Download our how-to guide or watch our how-to video for tips on repainting your cabinets using ADVANCE Engineered with Gennex® Color Technology Interior/Exterior
Here's a summary of the key features and specifications:
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- A premium quality interior/exterior waterborne alkyd high gloss enamel.
- It provides a durable, tough high gloss finish that stands up to repeated washing.
- Exceptional application and feel
- Outstanding coverage and hide
- Cures to a hard, furniture-quality finish
- Tinted with Benjamin Moore's proprietary waterborne colorants
- Low VOC even after tinting
- Available in over 3,500 colors
- Engineered with Gennex® Color Technology
Recommended For Use On: Doors, trim, cabinets, walls, and ceilings. For primed or previously painted wallboard, plaster, masonry, wood and metal. Recommended for exterior use on properly primed metal, masonry, and stable trim substrates such as cedar and redwood.
Substrate: Drywall, Plaster, Wood, Masonry, Ferrous Metal, Non-Ferrous Metal
Specifications:
- VOC Range: < 50
- Regulatory: VOC compliant in all areas
- Specifications: MPI 157, Qualifies for LEED® 2009
- Coverage (Sq. Ft./Gal): 400-500
- Number of Recommended Coats: 1 or 2
- Dry Time: 4-6 hours
- Recoat Time: 16 hours
- Full Cure (Days): 7
- Resin Vehicle Type: Waterborne Alkyd
- Clean Up: Soap and Water
- Volume Solids (±2%): 40.0
- WFT: Wet Film Thickness (mils) 3.6
- DFT: Dry Film Thickness (mils) 1.4
- WPG (Weight per Gallon) 10.8
- Applicator: Nylon/Polyester Professional Brushes, Shed-Resistant Professional Roller Covers
- Application Temp Range (°F) 50-90
- Application Spray Pressure (PSI) 1500-2500
Please note that not all Benjamin Moore & Co. products are available in all areas due to VOC regulations. Please check with your local retailer before making your selection. Reported technical data is representative of the product line. Contact Benjamin Moore® for values of specific bases or colors. See Technical Data Sheet (TDS) for additional information.
Here is a table summarizing the key properties of ADVANCE® Interior/Exterior Paint:
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| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Resin Vehicle Type | Waterborne Alkyd |
| VOC Range | < 50 |
| Coverage | 400-500 sq. ft./gal |
| Dry Time | 4-6 hours |
| Recoat Time | 16 hours |
| Recommended Use | Doors, trim, cabinets, walls, ceilings, primed metal, masonry, wood |
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