Behr Dew Pointe (M450-1) records 81% LRV and 92.8 L*_HK lightness (#D7EDE8, RGB 215/237/232). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=92.06, a*=-8.16, b*=-0.05, C*=8.16, h°=180.4°) place M450-1 in the Organic Sage Green-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Dew Pointe (M450-1) are Benjamin Moore Spring Mint (2040-70, ΔE=0.76) and Sherwin-Williams Embellished Blue (SW 6749, ΔE=1.86).
Behr Dew Pointe (M450-1, #D7EDE8) 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) | Dew Pointe (M450-1) | #D7EDE8 | 81% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Spring Mint (2040-70) | #D9EDE7 | 80.99% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 0.76 (98.4%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Blue Bonnet (2050-70) | #DDF0EC | 83.64% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 1.41 (97%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Embellished Blue (SW 6749) | #D7EBE2 | 79.29% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 1.86 (96.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Blue Horizon (SW 6497) | #D8E7E6 | 77.36% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 3.44 (92.8%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.76 match for M450-1: Spring Mint (2040-70) delivers identical 80.99% reflectance to M450-1 with matched C*=7.72 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.41 equivalent for M450-1: Blue Bonnet (2050-70) delivers +2.6 LRV points lighter than Dew Pointe (M450-1) with -1.18 softer C*=6.98 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.45 equivalent for M450-1: Icing On The Cake (2049-70) delivers +2.5 LRV points lighter than Dew Pointe (M450-1) with -1.01 softer C*=7.15 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.86 equivalent for M450-1: Embellished Blue (SW 6749) delivers -1.7 LRV points deeper than Dew Pointe (M450-1) with matched C*=8.53 saturation.
Visual ΔE=3.44 alternative to M450-1: Blue Horizon (SW 6497) delivers -3.6 LRV points deeper than Dew Pointe (M450-1) with -2.87 softer C*=5.29 chroma.
Visual ΔE=3.67 alternative to M450-1: Bravo Blue (SW 6784) delivers -4.3 LRV points deeper than Dew Pointe (M450-1) with -1.16 softer C*=7 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Dew Pointe (#D7EDE8, LRV 81%).
Dew Pointe (M450-1, h°=180.4°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Behr walls.
Caramel Bamboo & Roasted Birch offsetting Dew Pointe (81% LRV)
2700K–3000K Warm LED for M450-1 (4000K renders #E7EAD5)
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Code M450-1 (Dew Pointe) reflects 81% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Dew Pointe (M450-1) registers J'=93.0, a'=-10.08, and b'=-0.78 with HSL (166°, 38%, 89%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 92.8 L*_HK. Because M450-1 carries a*=-8.16 red-green and b*=-0.05 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=8.16, Dew Pointe projects a cool organic sage green-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr M450-1 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Dew Pointe (M450-1) holds its native #E0EBDE swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, M450-1 adapts to #E7EAD5; at 3500K halogen, Dew Pointe transitions to #EEE9CE; at 3000K residential LED, M450-1 warms to #F5E7C9; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Dew Pointe (M450-1) settles at #FAE5C5.
When cross-matching Behr Dew Pointe (M450-1, #D7EDE8), Benjamin Moore Spring Mint (2040-70, #D9EDE7, LRV 80.99%) scores ΔE2000=0.76 and CAM16=0.89, followed by Blue Bonnet (2050-70, ΔE=1.41). In Sherwin-Williams, Embellished Blue (SW 6749, #D7EBE2, LRV 79.29%) achieves ΔE2000=1.86 ahead of Blue Horizon (SW 6497, ΔE=3.44). Coordinate M450-1 with Frost (W-F-500) ceilings, Celestial Glow (PWN-36) trim, Malaysian Mist (S440-2) hallways, and Opal Silk (PPU12-8) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Dew Pointe.
Behr Dew Pointe (M450-1) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 81% (#D7EDE8) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 92.8 L*_HK.
At 81% reflectance, Dew Pointe (M450-1) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (166°, 38%, 89%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=92.06, a*=-8.16, b*=-0.05) classifies Behr Dew Pointe (M450-1) as a Cool Organic Sage Green-Grey with C*=8.16 chroma and h°=180.4° hue.
Pair Dew Pointe (M450-1) with South & West Sun Exposure for M450-1 (81% LRV) and Caramel Bamboo & Roasted Birch offsetting Dew Pointe (81% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, M450-1 shifts from #D7EDE8 toward #FAE5C5.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Dew Pointe (M450-1, #D7EDE8) are Benjamin Moore Spring Mint (2040-70, #D9EDE7) at ΔE2000=0.76 and Sherwin-Williams Embellished Blue (SW 6749, #D7EBE2) at ΔE2000=1.86.
Both 2040-70 and SW 6749 matches are verified against Dew Pointe (M450-1) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Dew Pointe (M450-1, LRV 81%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Celestial Glow (PWN-36, #EAEBE9, LRV 83%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Celestial Glow (PWN-36) with Dew Pointe (M450-1) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.