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Chambourd

Benjamin Moore · AF-645

The Analysis

Chambourd is a deep, saturated plum-brown that absorbs significant light due to its low LRV of 6.91. It will make a room feel smaller and more intimate, acting as a dramatic backdrop rather than a tool to brighten a space.

This is a high-impact colour best used as a bold accent or for 'colour drenching' a room, such as a study or media nook. It is too dark to serve as a standard neutral wall colour throughout an entire home.

LRV 7

History & Origin

This tone leans toward a traditional, moody heritage aesthetic. It evokes the look of classic 19th-century libraries and formal studies that utilized heavy, rich pigments.

Undertonewarm-red
FamilyPurple

How to Use It

Use this in smaller rooms like powder rooms or reading nooks, and pair it with warm brass hardware to pop against the dark base. It works exceptionally well with mid-to-dark wood tones like walnut or oak.

The Mood

Living with this shade creates a grounded, restful atmosphere that feels secluded and quiet. It is less energizing and more contemplative, making it ideal for spaces where you want to signal that it is time to slow down.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

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Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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