Behr Cumberland Fog (560E-2) records 68% LRV and 86.1 L*_HK lightness (#CED8DC, RGB 206/216/220). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=85.71, a*=-2.61, b*=-3.13, C*=4.08, h°=230.2°) place 560E-2 in the Cool Coastal Blue-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Cumberland Fog (560E-2) are Benjamin Moore Silver Mist (1619, ΔE=1.42) and Sherwin-Williams Hinting Blue (SW 6519, ΔE=0.46).
Behr Cumberland Fog (560E-2, #CED8DC) 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) | Cumberland Fog (560E-2) | #CED8DC | 68% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Silver Mist (1619) | #C8D2D6 | 63.13% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.42 (97%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Blue Lace (1625) | #D0D8D9 | 67.47% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.53 (96.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Hinting Blue (SW 6519) | #CED9DD | 67.86% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 0.46 (99%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Mild Blue (SW 6533) | #CBD5DB | 65.28% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.22 (97.4%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.42 equivalent for 560E-2: Silver Mist (1619) delivers -4.9 LRV points deeper than Cumberland Fog (560E-2) with matched C*=4.1 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.53 equivalent for 560E-2: Blue Lace (1625) delivers identical 67.47% reflectance to 560E-2 with -1.19 softer C*=2.89 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.53 equivalent for 560E-2: Beacon Gray (2128-60) delivers -1.3 LRV points deeper than Cumberland Fog (560E-2) with +0.96 higher C*=5.04 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.46 match for 560E-2: Hinting Blue (SW 6519) delivers identical 67.86% reflectance to 560E-2 with matched C*=4.38 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.22 equivalent for 560E-2: Mild Blue (SW 6533) delivers -2.7 LRV points deeper than Cumberland Fog (560E-2) with +0.6 higher C*=4.68 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.22 alternative to 560E-2: Lullaby (SW 9136) delivers -3.5 LRV points deeper than Cumberland Fog (560E-2) with -0.86 softer C*=3.22 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Cumberland Fog (#CED8DC, LRV 68%).
Cumberland Fog (560E-2, h°=230.2°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Behr walls.
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Code 560E-2 (Cumberland Fog) reflects 68% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Cumberland Fog (560E-2) registers J'=87.6, a'=-4.99, and b'=-4.26 with HSL (197°, 17%, 84%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 86.1 L*_HK. Because 560E-2 carries a*=-2.61 red-green and b*=-3.13 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=4.08, Cumberland Fog projects a cool cool coastal blue-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr 560E-2 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Cumberland Fog (560E-2) holds its native #D6D7D3 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 560E-2 adapts to #DDD5CA; at 3500K halogen, Cumberland Fog transitions to #E2D4C4; at 3000K residential LED, 560E-2 warms to #E9D2BF; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Cumberland Fog (560E-2) settles at #EDD1BB.
When cross-matching Behr Cumberland Fog (560E-2, #CED8DC), Benjamin Moore Silver Mist (1619, #C8D2D6, LRV 63.13%) scores ΔE2000=1.42 and CAM16=1.94, followed by Blue Lace (1625, ΔE=1.53). In Sherwin-Williams, Hinting Blue (SW 6519, #CED9DD, LRV 67.86%) achieves ΔE2000=0.46 ahead of Mild Blue (SW 6533, ΔE=1.22). Coordinate 560E-2 with Shea (RD-W9) ceilings, Bridal Veil (W-D-600) trim, Igloo (760E-1) hallways, and Bakery Box (BL-W9) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Cumberland Fog.
Behr Cumberland Fog (560E-2) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 68% (#CED8DC) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 86.1 L*_HK.
At 68% reflectance, Cumberland Fog (560E-2) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=85.71) to hold its #CED8DC color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=85.71, a*=-2.61, b*=-3.13) classifies Behr Cumberland Fog (560E-2) as a Cool Cool Coastal Blue-Grey with C*=4.08 chroma and h°=230.2° hue.
Pair Cumberland Fog (560E-2) with South & West Sun Exposure for 560E-2 (68% LRV) and Warm American Cherry & Cognac Hickory next to 560E-2 (#CED8DC). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 560E-2 shifts from #CED8DC toward #EDD1BB.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Cumberland Fog (560E-2, #CED8DC) are Benjamin Moore Silver Mist (1619, #C8D2D6) at ΔE2000=1.42 and Sherwin-Williams Hinting Blue (SW 6519, #CED9DD) at ΔE2000=0.46.
Both 1619 and SW 6519 matches are verified against Cumberland Fog (560E-2) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Cumberland Fog (560E-2, LRV 68%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Bridal Veil (W-D-600, #F3F1EE, LRV 88%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Bridal Veil (W-D-600) with Cumberland Fog (560E-2) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.