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NORTHEAST COLOR COLLECTION

Northeast Color Collection Lucianna Samu, Aubuchon Hardware’s official “Project & Color Expert,” spent much of the winter digging through the entire Benjamin Moore color system to develop a palette that captures the look, feel and soul of the northeast. The result is a collection of 45 fantastic Benjamin Moore colors that capture everything from the highly saturated colors of homes on Cape Cod, to the greens and browns of northern Maine, and even the whites, off-whites and grays that are so common during the winters here in the northeast.

This collection is exclusive to Aubuchon Hardware and is only available in Benjamin Moore paint. Please ask a sales associate for more information on bringing Northeast Colors to your home.

Creating the Collection IN HER OWN WORDS - LU SAMU OPENS UP ABOUT THE CREATIVE PROCESS BEHIND THE NORTHEAST COLOR COLLECTION

“Invited to choose colors uniquely suited to the northeast, I dove deep into my gargantuan collection of loose color chips. I first chose reliable favorites, then added every winning color suited to our fickle northeastern light.

As the conflict to reduce my choices by half began to pain me, I relied on my belief that few color decisions will set our mind and spirit at ease more reliably than the choice to surround ourselves with color we intuitively perceive as familiar.

I know well the inexplicable glimmer of an icy morning, and the visual delight of happening upon a stand of sunflowers. There is a pleasure in these scenes, which captivates us, gives us pause, and offers up a color for our consideration.

I hope The Northeast Color Collection will open your eyes to new favorites.�

Stay Colorful - Lu Samu

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Acadia Green 2034-50 Acadia White AC-41 African Violet 2116-50 Anjou Pear AF-425 Apricot Tint 086 Baffin Island 243 Blue Haze 1667 Buttered Yam AF-230 Calypso Blue 727 Cameo White 915 Cotswold AF-150 Dill Pickle 2147-40 Dune Grass 492 Equestrian Gray 1553 Hearts Delight 1283 Hemlock 719 Hibiscus 2027-50 Icy Morn 457 Indigo 744 Inner Balance 1522 Jet Stream 814 Kansas Grain 2160-60 Kendall Charcoal HC-166 Lewiville Green 494 Light Daffodil 2027-60 Light Pistachio 2034-60 London Fog 1541 Maritime White 963 Mohair 1058 Natural Linen 966 Norwich Brown HC-19 Old World 2011-40 Paradise Beach 911 Persian Violet 1419 Red Parrot 1308 Riviera Azure 822 Roasted Sesame Seed 2160-40 Shooting Star 304 Silver Marlin 2139-50 Sunny Days 172 Sweet Butter 171 Sweet Nectar 156 Van Alen Green HC-120 Van Deusen Blue HC-156 Vellum 207

Acadia Green

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2034-50

Scrape any century old window sash, or sand the Essex Green off any old shutter, and you will be taken back to the beginning; the color where it always began - Acadia Green.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Acadia Green:

Cotswold AF-150

African Violet 2116-50

Acadia White AC-41

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Acadia White

AC-41

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Snow in the park. Snow on the boughs of the tall pines. Snow on the hemlocks. Snow covering the stone faced bridges while protecting the carriage roads through the winter. And the sweeping vistas, covered in snow, all call to mind a singular white, Acadia White, born of this idyllic place.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Acadia White:

Norwich Brown HC-19

Inner Balance 1522

Dune Grass 492 2

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African Violet

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2116-50

For the Mom’s of little girls who love-love-love purple, here’s a color which sparks imaginations and fuels creative spirit without apology. As intoxicating and mysterious as an evening sky, African Violet teeters every so slightly on the warmer side of the cooler visual spectrum it occupies. Your hunt for an impressive and expansive color ends here.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for African Violet:

Icy Morn 457

Natural Linen 966

Silver Marlin 2139-50 3

Anjou Pear

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AF-425

An enticing color born on the farm. In the field and in the kitchen, sweet or savory sensations only Mother Nature can inspire.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Anjou Pear:

Old World 2011-40

Apricot Tint 086

Norwich Brown HC-19

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Apricot Tint

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086

Asher Durand and his friend Thomas Cole relied on the strength of this pristine and pivotal color in every Adirondack sky they depicted. Create a Hudson River school scene of your own and be sure to include Apricot Tint.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Apricot Tint:

Silver Marlin 2139-50

Inner Balance 1522

Kansas Grain 2160-60 5

Baffin Island

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Ahhh, the color of wet sand. Not quite tan, not exactly green; never too drab, or too bright. A neutral in the true sense of the word. Depending only on your point of view, Baffin Island packs the power to suggest new-age neutral in a Boston loft or old world sophistication in a Connecticut farmhouse. Lending balance and calm to spaces with distracting lighting circumstances, try this goes-everywhere-with-everything color any place you’ve tried white and were not impressed.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Baffin Island:

Equestrian Gray 1553

Hemlock 719

Paradise Beach 911 6

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Blue Haze

1667

So many colors Mother Nature tempts us with are known to color enthusiasts as cusp colors. Familiar only in a fleeting moment an October sky will bring, these colors speak to us in a non-committal, ethereal whisper all their own. Enhanced by reflection, sensitive to the departing sunshine, affected by its surroundings, creating a mood as indescribable as the color itself.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Blue Haze:

African Violet 2116-50

London Fog 1541

Maritime White 963 7

Buttered Yam

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As the sun sets over the historic Saratoga Race Course, the view for all is a warm cacophony of this warm burnt sienna.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Buttered Yam:

Blue Haze 1667

Dune Grass 492

Kansas Grain 2160-60

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Calypso Blue

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727

Moody and unexpected at sunrise, intoxicating by night, this big, bold, saturated blue has just enough of an earthy green undertone to keep it from feeling flamboyant.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Calypso Blue:

Norwich Brown HC-19

Indigo 744

Kansas Grain 2160-60

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Cameo White

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Some whites never let us down, while others lift up a room. There are whites that sparkle and whites which are brilliant, but rare is the white no adjective can describe.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Cameo White:

Baffin Island 243

Vellum 207

Equestrian Gray 1553

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Cotswold

AF-150

As rare a color as the sheep which inspired its name, pair it with the subtle white of their friendly faces.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Cotswold:

Silver Marlin 2139-50

Maritime White 963

Acadia White AC-41

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Dill Pickle 2147-40

As vibrant as the spring grass, this green looks crisp and fresh enough to eat.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Dill Pickle:

Sunny Days 172

London Fog 1541

Van Alen Green HC-120

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Dune Grass

492

From the sandy beaches of Long Island to the rocky shores of Maine, the billowing dune grass protects the shores and provides a respite for wildlife.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Dune Grass:

Lewiville Green 494

Sweet Butter 171

Silver Marlin 2139-50

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Equestrian Gray

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1553

A man and his horse, a man in his man-cave. A strong and exhilarating color with just enough green undertone to keep it looking clean and friendly. A universal favorite when placed in the company of a subdued winter white trim. For a sure home run, try it with AC-41, Acadia White.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Equestrian Gray:

Inner Balance 1522

Acadia White AC-41

Hemlock 719

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Hearts Delight

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1283

A little girl pink? A lady-like pink? A pink with just enough gray undertone to keep it a classic.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Hearts Delight:

Roasted Sesame Seed 2160-40

Mohair 1058

Cameo White 915

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Hemlock

719

Like the conifers and evergreens that define the northeast landscape, the strength and dignity of this blue, that can sometimes appear green, entices all the senses. Never overbearing, no matter how much of it we choose to surround ourselves with, like a forest on a lovely winter morning, all that we see is‌.LUSH. - Lu Samu

Companion colors for Hemlock:

Light Pistachio 2034-60

London Fog 1541

Equestrian Gray 1553

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Hibiscus

2027-50

A crisp green that looks as refreshing and delicious as a cup of herbal tea. Bright and vivid, with a mellowing yellow undertone, this go-anywhere green is especially at home in very sunny spaces and packs enough pastel punch to knock the gloom out of any dark place.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Hibiscus:

Light Daffodil 2027-60

Natural Linen 966

Icy Morn 457

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Icy Morn

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Clear, cool, crisp, calming, complicated-everything we expect of blue-green at its best.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Icy Morn:

Dune Grass 492

London Fog 1541

Cameo White 915

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Indigo 744

The first of our spring skies here in the northeast.

Lucky are those near enough to the water who experience this spectrum blue in all its splendor.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Indigo:

African Violet 2116-50

Natural Linen 966

Anjou Pear AF-425

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Inner Balance

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Rarely can any paint color alone effortlessly communicate serenity, comfort and calm. This extraordinarily well-balanced beigey-taupey graygreen, with just a splash of blue for brightness, and a touch of red for warmth, is that paint color.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Inner Balance:

Icy Morn 457

African Violet 2116-50

Persian Violet 1419

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1522

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Jet Stream

814

On the surface, this blue appears as cold as ice.

But‌use it in a sunny place and watch how this captivating and complex blue changes with the light of the day, and warms up every color it keeps company with.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Jet Stream:

Kendall Charcoal HC-166

Inner Balance 1522

Acadia White AC-41

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Kansas Grain

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2160-60

The farms and lands of the lush northeast are as productive as the Kansas prairie. First cutting or third, the sight and smell of long days spent are precious.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Kansas Grain:

Sunny Days 172

Lewiville Green 494

Cotswold AF-150

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Kendall Charcoal

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HC-166

In the harbors of Maine when the moon is on the rise, a game begins. Played earlier in the sky, now the islands take their turn forming colors and shapes to captivate our imagination.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Kendall Charcoal:

Acadia White AC-41

Riviera Azure 822

Natural Linen 966

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Lewiville Green

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On the hunt for a classic, go-anywhere green for your Green Mountain getaway? The mossy, velvety and earthy quality of this super reliable, go-anywhere green will fill your house with a picnic lunch style relaxed vibe. Thanks to the mellow yellow undertone, Lewiville Green will hold its own in any room surrounded by mountain views.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Lewiville Green:

Sunny Days 172

Dune Grass 492

Paradise Beach 911

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Light Daffodil

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2027-60

This edgy, almost yellow, green is just the sort of fresh and tender color we long for in early spring.

Think of this near pastel color, making its way toward the sun with the encouragement and shine of the spring rains, and then imagine how beautiful any room could become bathed in the same luminous freshness.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Light Daffodil:

Hibiscus 2027-50

Acadia White AC-41

Kendall Charcoal HC-166

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Light Pistachio

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Dark or even gloomy rooms spring to life when painted this frosty, crisp verdant green.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Light Pistachio:

Natural Linen 966

Acadia Green 2034-50

Cotswold AF-150

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2034-60

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London Fog

1541

Nothing is more mysterious than fog. Layering transparent gray glazes atop a base coat color of Benjamin Moore London Fog creates the effect of a lingering morning mist, making magic of the spare northern exposure.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for London Fog:

Lewiville Green 494

Maritime White 963

Dune Grass 492

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Maritime White

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The Catboat, the Cutter, the Schooner, the Yawl, a Ketch, a fair wind, a free wind, sailing on the wind, down the wind. A beautiful language, the language of the Sea and the Sail.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Maritime White:

Riviera Azure 822

Van Deusen Blue HC-156

Acadia White AC-41

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Mohair

1058

Do you have a favorite cable-knit sweater? That one you wore in college? Yes, that sweater; the one you’ve never washed-ever-with the loose leather buttons hanging by a string. It’s your fireside sweater, the one your babies snuggled their cheeks to. The sweater you always feel safe and comfy in.

That mohair sweater.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Mohair:

Norwich Brown HC-19

Silver Marlin 2139-50

Natural Linen 966

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Natural Linen

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A tempting and gutsy neutral that begs to be touched, owing to its textural and textile-like appearance.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Natural Linen:

Red Parrot 1308

Hearts Delight 1283

Kendall Charcoal HC-166

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Norwich Brown

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HC-19

The Alchemist, the Artist and the Color Enthusiast are talking color and they speak brown. A strong energetic color, soulful & sublime, mystical. This is Norwich Brown.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Norwich Brown:

Old World 2011-40

Maritime White 963

Blue Haze 1667

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Old World

2011-40

Reminiscent of a walk in the garden, or an exotic vacation spot. The clear, orangey, pinky peach of Old World will turn any far off space into your happy place.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Old World:

Equestrian Gray 1553

Inner Balance 1522

Apricot Tint 086

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Paradise Beach

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911

Two Beiges are better than one! Elegant and understated, our Northeast beige selections are a winning combination.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Paradise Beach:

Anjou Pear AF-425

Acadia Green 2034-50

Hearts Delight 1283

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Persian Violet

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As enchanting as the morning mist, this trendy violet awakens the senses like a new dawn.

Companions beautifully with its compliment, all shades of green, and takes on a sophisticated disposition in the company of black.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Persian Violet:

African Violet 2116-50

Van Deusen Blue HC-156

Baffin Island 243

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Red Parrot

1308

A color so ubiquitous to the northeast landscape we can easily overlook it. But linger a while and see the warmth of the orange, the charm of the pink, the strength from just a hint of black; a heritage red, strong, understated, a classic.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Red Parrot:

Roasted Sesame Seed 2160-40

Equestrian Gray 1553

Kansas Grain 2160-60

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Riviera Azure

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Start with something familiar, like drifting across a glistening Lake Champlain with furled sails. Add in something unforgettable like the glimmering surf washing over the rocky coast of Gloucester. You’ll need a special color to conjure up these memories, and Riviera Azure is that color; a vacation in a can of paint.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Riviera Azure:

Van Deusen Blue HC-156

London Fog 1541

Paradise Beach 911

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822

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Roasted Sesame Seed

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2160-40

As calming and cozy as a northeastern sunset, this color responds to the changing light of the day without losing its inherent warmth. A careful balance of red and yellow keeps the visual fires burning low, while casting peaceful shadows onto every nook and corner.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Roasted Sesame Seed:

Norwich Brown HC-19

Van Deusen Blue HC-156

Acadia White AC-41

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Shooting Star

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The most cheerful yellows have the charisma to create charm and elegance all at the same time.

Shooting Star is never too sweet, never too strong; a truly comforting yellow that will make a perfect companion to nearly any blue, green, orange or red you choose to pair it with.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Shooting Star:

Sweet Butter 171

Sunny Days 172

Buttered Yam AF-230

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Silver Marlin

2139-50

Sometimes an indescribable blue, other times, the palest watery green you can imagine. Silver Marlin is a mystifying and ever-changing cusp color, making it a best pick for larger rooms and complicated lighting situations.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Silver Marlin:

Hemlock 719

Maritime White 963

Cotswold AF-150

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Sunny Days

The most vibrant yellow in our collection, Sunny Days is truly sunshine in a can. Bright, vivid, clear, and sunny, this is a statement yellow that reliably brings gladness to every room, and companions beautifully with all rich wood details and flooring of any kind. If you’re lucky enough to live in the far reaches of Maine or the northeast kingdom of Vermont, you may not be able to get enough sunny days. Consider you’ve found the perfect yellow in Sunny Days, worthy of repeating again and again thoughout your house.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Sunny Days:

Light Daffodil 2027-60

Hibiscus 2027-50

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172

Dill Pickle 2147-40

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Sweet Butter

171

All is well on the porches of Lake Winnipesaukee when the pancakes are stacked high and the breakfast butter is as sweet and warm as the morning sunshine.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Sweet Butter:

Icy Morn 457

Roasted Sesame Seed 2160-40

Norwich Brown HC-19

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Sweet Nectar

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Strive to add a pinch of color that looks good enough to eat to your kitchen! Added to a backsplash, painted a mix of weathered and crispy whites, a dollop of Sweet Nectar looks yummy.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Sweet Nectar:

Kansas Grain 2160-60

Natural Linen 966

Kendall Charcoal HC-166

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156

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Van Alen Green

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HC-120

Sometimes, we need to ask a lot of our colors.

Can any one color be inviting, and architectural, and sophisticated, and impressive, and lush, and understated, and hip, and charming, and, maybe just a touch historic too? The answer is yes, we can expect that of one color, if the color is Van Alen Green. All that, and then some, yes indeed!

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Van Alen Green:

Buttered Yam AF-230

Baffin Island 243

Mohair 1058

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Van Deusen Blue

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HC-156

Patriotic and strong, this “true-blue” has an honorable lineage and historic roots. A best pick for those who love a blue with guts, Van Deusen will reliably welcome the company of all other shades of blue.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Van Deusen Blue:

Riviera Azure 822

African Violet 2116-50

Icy Morn 457

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Vellum

207

A shadowy neutral with a woody disposition; here’s the favored neutral for a low-light situation, a heavily shaded spot, or whatever small and cozy room you call home.

- Lu Samu

Companion colors for Vellum:

Persian Violet 1419

London Fog 1541

Kendall Charcoal HC-166

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This fantastic 45-color collection was inspired by the delightful colors of the northeast and captured by Lucianna “Lu” Samu . It is exclusive to Aubuchon Hardware and is only available through Benjamin Moore paint.

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Meet the Color Master MEET THE FORCE BEHIND AUBUCHON HARDWARE’S VENTURES INTO INTERIOR DESIGN & COLOR Color expert, DIY enthusiast, interior designer, author and blogger, Lucianna Samu heads up the team of color specialists at Aubuchon Hardware. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Lu’s personal quest for design opportunities stands at 13 whole house renovations done and counting. Even a self- described serial renovator needs an edge, and for Lu, it’s her belief that all truly great designs begin and end with color. Lu’s most recent rescue, a dilapidated 215-yearold Farmhouse that she now calls “lucky thirteen”, remains a feature on the Benjamin Moore blog, Color Chats.

The house is impeccably lavished in understated grays, lavender, pink, cream & a single moody blue -a working palette of 38 paint colors in all.

With a career built squarely atop the Benjamin Moore paint and color library, having Lu here to share with us her 25 years of experience is demystifying color planning for the rest of us. We’re proud to share the Northeast Color Collection and its combinations with you.

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