Benjamin Moore Abalone (2108-60) records 62.69% LRV and 83.5 L*_HK lightness (#D3CFC7, RGB 211/207/199). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=83.23, a*=-0.03, b*=4.46, C*=4.46, h°=90.4°) place 2108-60 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Abalone (2108-60) are Behr Bowstring (T16-19, ΔE=0.76) and Sherwin-Williams Gossamer Veil (SW 9165, ΔE=0.94).
Benjamin Moore Abalone (2108-60, #D3CFC7) 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 (Benjamin Moore) | Abalone (2108-60) | #D3CFC7 | 62.69% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Bowstring (T16-19) | #D6D1C8 | 64% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.76 (98.4%) |
| Behr #2 | Cotton Grey (HDC-NT-20) | #D1CCC3 | 61% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.90 (98.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) | #D3CEC4 | 62.09% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.94 (98%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Crushed Ice (SW 7647) | #D6D3CC | 65.32% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.10 (97.7%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.76 match for 2108-60: Bowstring (T16-19) delivers +1.3 LRV points lighter than Abalone (2108-60) with +0.61 higher C*=5.07 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.9 match for 2108-60: Cotton Grey (HDC-NT-20) delivers -1.7 LRV points deeper than Abalone (2108-60) with +0.63 higher C*=5.09 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.96 match for 2108-60: Chic Gray (PPU26-10) delivers -2.7 LRV points deeper than Abalone (2108-60) with -0.6 softer C*=3.86 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.94 match for 2108-60: Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) delivers identical 62.09% reflectance to 2108-60 with +1.12 higher C*=5.58 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.1 equivalent for 2108-60: Crushed Ice (SW 7647) delivers +2.6 LRV points lighter than Abalone (2108-60) with -0.63 softer C*=3.83 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.22 equivalent for 2108-60: On the Rocks (SW 7671) delivers identical 61.78% reflectance to 2108-60 with -1.22 softer C*=3.24 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Abalone (#D3CFC7, LRV 62.69%).
Abalone (2108-60, b*=4.46) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
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3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 2108-60 (2700K shifts to #F0C8A8)
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Code 2108-60 (Abalone) reflects 62.69% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Abalone (2108-60) registers J'=85.5, a'=-0.34, and b'=3.29 with HSL (40°, 12%, 80%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 83.5 L*_HK. Because 2108-60 carries a*=-0.03 red-green and b*=4.46 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=4.46, Abalone projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 2108-60 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Abalone (2108-60) holds its native #DACEBF swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 2108-60 adapts to #E1CCB6; at 3500K halogen, Abalone transitions to #E6CBB1; at 3000K residential LED, 2108-60 warms to #ECC9AC; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Abalone (2108-60) settles at #F0C8A8.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Abalone (2108-60, #D3CFC7), Behr Bowstring (T16-19, #D6D1C8, LRV 64%) scores ΔE2000=0.76 and CAM16=0.84, followed by Cotton Grey (HDC-NT-20, ΔE=0.9). In Sherwin-Williams, Gossamer Veil (SW 9165, #D3CEC4, LRV 62.09%) achieves ΔE2000=0.94 ahead of Crushed Ice (SW 7647, ΔE=1.1). Coordinate 2108-60 with Super White (PM-1) ceilings, Wedding Veil (2125-70) trim, Sand Dollar (877) hallways, and Mountain Peak White (2148-70) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Abalone (2108-60) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 62.69% (#D3CFC7) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 83.5 L*_HK.
At 62.69% reflectance, Abalone (2108-60) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=83.23) to hold its #D3CFC7 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=83.23, a*=-0.03, b*=4.46) classifies Benjamin Moore Abalone (2108-60) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=4.46 chroma and h°=90.4° hue.
Pair Abalone (2108-60) with North & East Windows for 2108-60 (62.69% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Abalone (62.69% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 2108-60 shifts from #D3CFC7 toward #F0C8A8.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Abalone (2108-60, #D3CFC7) are Behr Bowstring (T16-19, #D6D1C8) at ΔE2000=0.76 and Sherwin-Williams Gossamer Veil (SW 9165, #D3CEC4) at ΔE2000=0.94.
Both T16-19 and SW 9165 matches are verified against Abalone (2108-60) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Abalone (2108-60, LRV 62.69%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Wedding Veil (2125-70, #EEF0EE, LRV 86.67%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Wedding Veil (2125-70) with Abalone (2108-60) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.