Behr Aqua Breeze (500E-2) records 78% LRV and 91.3 L*_HK lightness (#D8E8E4, RGB 216/232/228). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=90.74, a*=-6.04, b*=0.12, C*=6.04, h°=178.9°) place 500E-2 in the Organic Sage Green-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Aqua Breeze (500E-2) are Benjamin Moore Sweet Dreams (847, ΔE=0.69) and Sherwin-Williams Blue Horizon (SW 6497, ΔE=1.57).
Behr Aqua Breeze (500E-2, #D8E8E4) 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) | Aqua Breeze (500E-2) | #D8E8E4 | 78% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Sweet Dreams (847) | #D6E7E2 | 76.86% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 0.69 (98.6%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Crystal Blue (2051-70) | #D8EBE9 | 79.77% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 1.40 (97.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Blue Horizon (SW 6497) | #D8E7E6 | 77.36% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 1.57 (96.7%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Green Trance (SW 6462) | #D7E4DB | 75.03% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 2.54 (94.7%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.69 match for 500E-2: Sweet Dreams (847) delivers -1.1 LRV points deeper than Aqua Breeze (500E-2) with +0.54 higher C*=6.58 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.4 equivalent for 500E-2: Crystal Blue (2051-70) delivers +1.8 LRV points lighter than Aqua Breeze (500E-2) with +0.69 higher C*=6.73 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.45 equivalent for 500E-2: Come Sail Away (846) delivers +1.8 LRV points lighter than Aqua Breeze (500E-2) with matched C*=5.59 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.57 equivalent for 500E-2: Blue Horizon (SW 6497) delivers identical 77.36% reflectance to 500E-2 with -0.75 softer C*=5.29 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.54 alternative to 500E-2: Green Trance (SW 6462) delivers -3 LRV points deeper than Aqua Breeze (500E-2) with +0.6 higher C*=6.64 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.78 alternative to 500E-2: Embellished Blue (SW 6749) delivers +1.3 LRV points lighter than Aqua Breeze (500E-2) with +2.49 higher C*=8.53 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Aqua Breeze (#D8E8E4, LRV 78%).
Aqua Breeze (500E-2, h°=178.9°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Behr walls.
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Code 500E-2 (Aqua Breeze) reflects 78% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Aqua Breeze (500E-2) registers J'=91.9, a'=-8.09, and b'=-0.58 with HSL (165°, 26%, 88%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 91.3 L*_HK. Because 500E-2 carries a*=-6.04 red-green and b*=0.12 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=6.04, Aqua Breeze projects a cool organic sage green-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr 500E-2 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Aqua Breeze (500E-2) holds its native #E0E6DB swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 500E-2 adapts to #E8E5D1; at 3500K halogen, Aqua Breeze transitions to #EEE4CB; at 3000K residential LED, 500E-2 warms to #F5E2C5; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Aqua Breeze (500E-2) settles at #FAE0C2.
When cross-matching Behr Aqua Breeze (500E-2, #D8E8E4), Benjamin Moore Sweet Dreams (847, #D6E7E2, LRV 76.86%) scores ΔE2000=0.69 and CAM16=0.68, followed by Crystal Blue (2051-70, ΔE=1.4). In Sherwin-Williams, Blue Horizon (SW 6497, #D8E7E6, LRV 77.36%) achieves ΔE2000=1.57 ahead of Green Trance (SW 6462, ΔE=2.54). Coordinate 500E-2 with Ultra Pure White (50) ceilings, Silver Chalice (640E-1) trim, Dusted Blue (N470-2A) hallways, and Frozen Pond (PPU12-9) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Aqua Breeze.
Behr Aqua Breeze (500E-2) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 78% (#D8E8E4) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 91.3 L*_HK.
At 78% reflectance, Aqua Breeze (500E-2) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (165°, 26%, 88%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=90.74, a*=-6.04, b*=0.12) classifies Behr Aqua Breeze (500E-2) as a Cool Organic Sage Green-Grey with C*=6.04 chroma and h°=178.9° hue.
Pair Aqua Breeze (500E-2) with South & West Sun Exposure for 500E-2 (78% LRV) and Warm American Cherry & Cognac Hickory next to 500E-2 (#D8E8E4). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 500E-2 shifts from #D8E8E4 toward #FAE0C2.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Aqua Breeze (500E-2, #D8E8E4) are Benjamin Moore Sweet Dreams (847, #D6E7E2) at ΔE2000=0.69 and Sherwin-Williams Blue Horizon (SW 6497, #D8E7E6) at ΔE2000=1.57.
Both 847 and SW 6497 matches are verified against Aqua Breeze (500E-2) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Aqua Breeze (500E-2, LRV 78%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Silver Chalice (640E-1, #ECEBE9, LRV 83%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Silver Chalice (640E-1) with Aqua Breeze (500E-2) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.