Behr Alice White (MQ3-58) records 60% LRV and 82.5 L*_HK lightness (#C2CED2, RGB 194/206/210). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=81.98, a*=-3.29, b*=-3.39, C*=4.72, h°=225.9°) place MQ3-58 in the Cool Coastal Blue-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Alice White (MQ3-58) are Benjamin Moore Silver Gray (2131-60, ΔE=0.61) and Sherwin-Williams Sleepy Blue (SW 6225, ΔE=1.72).
Behr Alice White (MQ3-58, #C2CED2) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Behr) | Alice White (MQ3-58) | #C2CED2 | 60% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Silver Gray (2131-60) | #C4CFD2 | 60.92% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 0.61 (98.7%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Mt. Rainier Gray (2129-60) | #C1CDD3 | 59.58% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.04 (97.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) | #BCCBCE | 57.74% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.72 (96.4%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Tradewind (SW 6218) | #C2CFCF | 60.52% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 2.24 (95.3%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.61 match for MQ3-58: Silver Gray (2131-60) delivers identical 60.92% reflectance to MQ3-58 with -0.52 softer C*=4.2 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.04 equivalent for MQ3-58: Mt. Rainier Gray (2129-60) delivers identical 59.58% reflectance to MQ3-58 with +0.53 higher C*=5.25 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.21 equivalent for MQ3-58: Gentle Gray (1626) delivers -2.2 LRV points deeper than Alice White (MQ3-58) with -0.83 softer C*=3.89 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.72 equivalent for MQ3-58: Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) delivers -2.3 LRV points deeper than Alice White (MQ3-58) with +0.82 higher C*=5.54 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.24 alternative to MQ3-58: Tradewind (SW 6218) delivers identical 60.52% reflectance to MQ3-58 with matched C*=4.66 saturation.
Visual ΔE=2.26 alternative to MQ3-58: Upward (SW 6239) delivers -2.7 LRV points deeper than Alice White (MQ3-58) with matched C*=5.09 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Alice White (#C2CED2, LRV 60%).
Alice White (MQ3-58, h°=225.9°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Behr walls.
Caramel Bamboo & Roasted Birch offsetting Alice White (60% LRV)
2700K–3000K Warm LED for MQ3-58 (4000K renders #D0CBC1)
Need Alice White (MQ3-58, LRV 60%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #C2CED2:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Alice White (MQ3-58) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code MQ3-58 (Alice White) reflects 60% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Alice White (MQ3-58) registers J'=84.2, a'=-5.80, and b'=-4.45 with HSL (195°, 15%, 79%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 82.5 L*_HK. Because MQ3-58 carries a*=-3.29 red-green and b*=-3.39 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=4.72, Alice White projects a cool cool coastal blue-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr MQ3-58 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Alice White (MQ3-58) holds its native #CACDC9 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, MQ3-58 adapts to #D0CBC1; at 3500K halogen, Alice White transitions to #D6CABB; at 3000K residential LED, MQ3-58 warms to #DCC9B6; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Alice White (MQ3-58) settles at #E0C7B2.
When cross-matching Behr Alice White (MQ3-58, #C2CED2), Benjamin Moore Silver Gray (2131-60, #C4CFD2, LRV 60.92%) scores ΔE2000=0.61 and CAM16=0.78, followed by Mt. Rainier Gray (2129-60, ΔE=1.04). In Sherwin-Williams, Sleepy Blue (SW 6225, #BCCBCE, LRV 57.74%) achieves ΔE2000=1.72 ahead of Tradewind (SW 6218, ΔE=2.24). Coordinate MQ3-58 with Ultra Pure White® (UPW) ceilings, Ambience White (PR-W8) trim, Dream Catcher (740E-1) hallways, and Bakery Box (BL-W9) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Alice White.
Behr Alice White (MQ3-58) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 60% (#C2CED2) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 82.5 L*_HK.
At 60% reflectance, Alice White (MQ3-58) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=81.98) to hold its #C2CED2 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=81.98, a*=-3.29, b*=-3.39) classifies Behr Alice White (MQ3-58) as a Cool Cool Coastal Blue-Grey with C*=4.72 chroma and h°=225.9° hue.
Pair Alice White (MQ3-58) with South & West Sun Exposure for MQ3-58 (60% LRV) and Caramel Bamboo & Roasted Birch offsetting Alice White (60% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, MQ3-58 shifts from #C2CED2 toward #E0C7B2.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Alice White (MQ3-58, #C2CED2) are Benjamin Moore Silver Gray (2131-60, #C4CFD2) at ΔE2000=0.61 and Sherwin-Williams Sleepy Blue (SW 6225, #BCCBCE) at ΔE2000=1.72.
Both 2131-60 and SW 6225 matches are verified against Alice White (MQ3-58) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Alice White (MQ3-58, LRV 60%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Ambience White (PR-W8, #EBECEC, LRV 83.7%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Ambience White (PR-W8) with Alice White (MQ3-58) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.