Behr Cloudy Sky (S470-1) records 64% LRV and 84.7 L*_HK lightness (#C2D5DA, RGB 194/213/218). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=84.03, a*=-5.37, b*=-4.64, C*=7.1, h°=220.8°) place S470-1 in the Cool Coastal Blue-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Cloudy Sky (S470-1) are Benjamin Moore Heaven On Earth (1661, ΔE=0.65) and Sherwin-Williams Balmy (SW 6512, ΔE=0.88).
Behr Cloudy Sky (S470-1, #C2D5DA) 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) | Cloudy Sky (S470-1) | #C2D5DA | 64% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Heaven On Earth (1661) | #C3D7DD | 65.24% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 0.65 (98.6%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Silvery Blue (1647) | #BFD0D4 | 60.8% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.32 (97.2%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Balmy (SW 6512) | #C5D8DE | 66.08% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 0.88 (98.2%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Little Boy Blu (SW 9054) | #C7D8DB | 66.23% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.27 (97.3%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.65 match for S470-1: Heaven On Earth (1661) delivers +1.2 LRV points lighter than Cloudy Sky (S470-1) with matched C*=7.58 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.32 equivalent for S470-1: Silvery Blue (1647) delivers -3.2 LRV points deeper than Cloudy Sky (S470-1) with -0.78 softer C*=6.32 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.56 equivalent for S470-1: Dusky Blue (1640) delivers -3 LRV points deeper than Cloudy Sky (S470-1) with matched C*=7.18 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.88 match for S470-1: Balmy (SW 6512) delivers +2.1 LRV points lighter than Cloudy Sky (S470-1) with matched C*=7.27 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.27 equivalent for S470-1: Little Boy Blu (SW 9054) delivers +2.2 LRV points lighter than Cloudy Sky (S470-1) with -0.95 softer C*=6.15 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.84 equivalent for S470-1: Atmospheric (SW 6505) delivers +2.8 LRV points lighter than Cloudy Sky (S470-1) with +1.7 higher C*=8.8 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Cloudy Sky (#C2D5DA, LRV 64%).
Cloudy Sky (S470-1, h°=220.8°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Behr walls.
Honey Red Oak & Amber Maple balanced by Cloudy Sky (S470-1)
2700K–3000K Warm LED for S470-1 (4000K renders #D1D2C8)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Cloudy Sky (S470-1) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code S470-1 (Cloudy Sky) reflects 64% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Cloudy Sky (S470-1) registers J'=85.9, a'=-8.12, and b'=-5.52 with HSL (192°, 24%, 81%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 84.7 L*_HK. Because S470-1 carries a*=-5.37 red-green and b*=-4.64 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=7.1, Cloudy Sky projects a cool cool coastal blue-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr S470-1 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Cloudy Sky (S470-1) holds its native #CAD4D1 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, S470-1 adapts to #D1D2C8; at 3500K halogen, Cloudy Sky transitions to #D6D1C2; at 3000K residential LED, S470-1 warms to #DDCFBD; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Cloudy Sky (S470-1) settles at #E2CEB9.
When cross-matching Behr Cloudy Sky (S470-1, #C2D5DA), Benjamin Moore Heaven On Earth (1661, #C3D7DD, LRV 65.24%) scores ΔE2000=0.65 and CAM16=0.85, followed by Silvery Blue (1647, ΔE=1.32). In Sherwin-Williams, Balmy (SW 6512, #C5D8DE, LRV 66.08%) achieves ΔE2000=0.88 ahead of Little Boy Blu (SW 9054, ΔE=1.27). Coordinate S470-1 with Polar Bear 1875 (1875) ceilings, Maui Mist (BL-W10) trim, Ethereal White (BL-W04) hallways, and Bakery Box (BL-W9) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Cloudy Sky.
Behr Cloudy Sky (S470-1) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 64% (#C2D5DA) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 84.7 L*_HK.
At 64% reflectance, Cloudy Sky (S470-1) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=84.03) to hold its #C2D5DA color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=84.03, a*=-5.37, b*=-4.64) classifies Behr Cloudy Sky (S470-1) as a Cool Cool Coastal Blue-Grey with C*=7.1 chroma and h°=220.8° hue.
Pair Cloudy Sky (S470-1) with South & West Sun Exposure for S470-1 (64% LRV) and Honey Red Oak & Amber Maple balanced by Cloudy Sky (S470-1). Under 2700K evening bulbs, S470-1 shifts from #C2D5DA toward #E2CEB9.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Cloudy Sky (S470-1, #C2D5DA) are Benjamin Moore Heaven On Earth (1661, #C3D7DD) at ΔE2000=0.65 and Sherwin-Williams Balmy (SW 6512, #C5D8DE) at ΔE2000=0.88.
Both 1661 and SW 6512 matches are verified against Cloudy Sky (S470-1) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Cloudy Sky (S470-1, LRV 64%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Maui Mist (BL-W10, #EEF2F3, LRV 88%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Maui Mist (BL-W10) with Cloudy Sky (S470-1) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.