Behr Billowing Clouds (HDC-CT-16) records 70% LRV and 87.2 L*_HK lightness (#D6DBDC, RGB 214/219/220). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=87.06, a*=-1.5, b*=-1.08, C*=1.85, h°=215.8°) place HDC-CT-16 in the Cool Coastal Blue-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Billowing Clouds (HDC-CT-16) are Benjamin Moore Bunny Gray (2124-50, ΔE=0) and Sherwin-Williams Icicle (SW 6238, ΔE=1.07).
Behr Billowing Clouds (HDC-CT-16, #D6DBDC) 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) | Billowing Clouds (HDC-CT-16) | #D6DBDC | 70% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Bunny Gray (2124-50) | #D6DBDC | 70.08% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 0.00 (99.8%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Gray Cloud (2126-60) | #D7DCDE | 70.85% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 0.59 (98.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Icicle (SW 6238) | #DBDFE0 | 73.18% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.07 (97.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Olympus White (SW 6253) | #D4D8D7 | 68% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 1.26 (97.4%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0 match for HDC-CT-16: Bunny Gray (2124-50) delivers identical 70.08% reflectance to HDC-CT-16 with matched C*=1.85 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.59 match for HDC-CT-16: Gray Cloud (2126-60) delivers identical 70.85% reflectance to HDC-CT-16 with matched C*=2.05 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.38 equivalent for HDC-CT-16: Blue Veil (875) delivers +3.4 LRV points lighter than Billowing Clouds (HDC-CT-16) with +0.68 higher C*=2.53 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.07 equivalent for HDC-CT-16: Icicle (SW 6238) delivers +3.2 LRV points lighter than Billowing Clouds (HDC-CT-16) with matched C*=1.51 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.26 equivalent for HDC-CT-16: Olympus White (SW 6253) delivers -2 LRV points deeper than Billowing Clouds (HDC-CT-16) with matched C*=1.54 saturation.
Visual ΔE=2.03 alternative to HDC-CT-16: Site White (SW 7070) delivers +2.6 LRV points lighter than Billowing Clouds (HDC-CT-16) with -0.58 softer C*=1.27 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Billowing Clouds (#D6DBDC, LRV 70%).
Billowing Clouds (HDC-CT-16, h°=215.8°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Behr walls.
Golden Teak, Pecan & Terracotta Pavers grounded by Billowing Clouds
2700K–3000K Warm LED for HDC-CT-16 (4000K renders #E5D8CA)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Billowing Clouds (HDC-CT-16) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code HDC-CT-16 (Billowing Clouds) reflects 70% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Billowing Clouds (HDC-CT-16) registers J'=88.8, a'=-3.44, and b'=-1.99 with HSL (190°, 8%, 85%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 87.2 L*_HK. Because HDC-CT-16 carries a*=-1.5 red-green and b*=-1.08 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=1.85, Billowing Clouds projects a cool cool coastal blue-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr HDC-CT-16 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Billowing Clouds (HDC-CT-16) holds its native #DEDAD3 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, HDC-CT-16 adapts to #E5D8CA; at 3500K halogen, Billowing Clouds transitions to #EAD7C4; at 3000K residential LED, HDC-CT-16 warms to #F1D5BF; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Billowing Clouds (HDC-CT-16) settles at #F5D4BB.
When cross-matching Behr Billowing Clouds (HDC-CT-16, #D6DBDC), Benjamin Moore Bunny Gray (2124-50, #D6DBDC, LRV 70.08%) scores ΔE2000=0 and CAM16=0, followed by Gray Cloud (2126-60, ΔE=0.59). In Sherwin-Williams, Icicle (SW 6238, #DBDFE0, LRV 73.18%) achieves ΔE2000=1.07 ahead of Olympus White (SW 6253, ΔE=1.26). Coordinate HDC-CT-16 with Blanca Peak (HDC-NT-04G) ceilings, Vibrant White (BWC-12) trim, Frost 1857 (1857) hallways, and Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Billowing Clouds.
Behr Billowing Clouds (HDC-CT-16) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 70% (#D6DBDC) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 87.2 L*_HK.
At 70% reflectance, Billowing Clouds (HDC-CT-16) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=87.06) to hold its #D6DBDC color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=87.06, a*=-1.5, b*=-1.08) classifies Behr Billowing Clouds (HDC-CT-16) as a Cool Cool Coastal Blue-Grey with C*=1.85 chroma and h°=215.8° hue.
Pair Billowing Clouds (HDC-CT-16) with South & West Sun Exposure for HDC-CT-16 (70% LRV) and Golden Teak, Pecan & Terracotta Pavers grounded by Billowing Clouds. Under 2700K evening bulbs, HDC-CT-16 shifts from #D6DBDC toward #F5D4BB.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Billowing Clouds (HDC-CT-16, #D6DBDC) are Benjamin Moore Bunny Gray (2124-50, #D6DBDC) at ΔE2000=0 and Sherwin-Williams Icicle (SW 6238, #DBDFE0) at ΔE2000=1.07.
Both 2124-50 and SW 6238 matches are verified against Billowing Clouds (HDC-CT-16) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Billowing Clouds (HDC-CT-16, LRV 70%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Vibrant White (BWC-12, #EAEDEB, LRV 84%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Vibrant White (BWC-12) with Billowing Clouds (HDC-CT-16) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.