PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #F2EFDF • LRV 86.11% • CIE D65 2°•
BENJAMIN MOORE ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: AC-41
Official Benjamin Moore Fan DeckAC-41
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Acadia White
Soft Green-Beige
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
242, 239, 223
LRV REFLECTANCE
86.11%
HK LIGHTNESS
94.9 L*
Benjamin Moore Official CatalogFamily: White & Off-White • Code AC-41

Benjamin Moore Acadia White (AC-41) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ BENJAMIN MOORE #AC-41 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Benjamin Moore Acadia White (AC-41) records 86.11% LRV and 94.9 L*_HK lightness (#F2EFDF, RGB 242/239/223). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=94.29, a*=-1.71, b*=8.09, C*=8.27, h°=101.9°) place AC-41 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Acadia White (AC-41) are Behr White Wool (GR-W01, ΔE=0.4) and Sherwin-Williams Roman Column (SW 7562, ΔE=1.91).

1. LRV INDEX
86.11%
High Reflectance (Bright)
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Soft Green-Beige
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
8.27
Muted Architectural
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
101.9°
CIELAB L* 94.29 a* -1.71 b* 8.09
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for AC-41 (86.11% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for AC-41 (2700K shifts to #FFE7BD)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Acadia White (86.11% LRV)
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Acadia White (86.11% LRV)
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Benjamin Moore Acadia White (AC-41)

Benjamin Moore Acadia White (AC-41, #F2EFDF) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.

Role / BrandPaint Color Name & CodeHEX CodeLRV %Undertone ProfileCIE ΔE 2000
SOURCE (Benjamin Moore)Acadia White (AC-41)#F2EFDF86.11%Soft Green-Beige0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1White Wool (GR-W01)#F2EFDE86%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 0.40 (99.2%)
Behr #2Tibetan Jasmine (M310-1)#F6F3E189%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 1.11 (97.7%)
Sherwin-Williams #1Roman Column (SW 7562)#F6F0E287.58%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 1.91 (96%)
Sherwin-Williams #2Restful White (SW 7563)#EEE8D780.99%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 1.95 (95.9%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore AC-41#F2EFDF • LRV 86.11%
MATCH #1: Behr GR-W01#F2EFDE • LRV 86%
Behr White Wool (GR-W01)
Soft Green-Beige • 99.2% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.40CAM16: 0.33

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.4 match for AC-41: White Wool (GR-W01) delivers identical 86% reflectance to AC-41 with +0.51 higher C*=8.78 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore AC-41#F2EFDF • LRV 86.11%
MATCH #2: Behr M310-1#F6F3E1 • LRV 89%
Behr Tibetan Jasmine (M310-1)
Soft Green-Beige • 97.7% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.11CAM16: 1.30

Cross-room ΔE=1.11 equivalent for AC-41: Tibetan Jasmine (M310-1) delivers +2.9 LRV points lighter than Acadia White (AC-41) with +0.99 higher C*=9.26 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore AC-41#F2EFDF • LRV 86.11%
MATCH #3: Behr ECC-36-2#EEEADA • LRV 82%
Behr Nesting Dove (ECC-36-2)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97.6% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.13CAM16: 1.47

Cross-room ΔE=1.13 equivalent for AC-41: Nesting Dove (ECC-36-2) delivers -4.1 LRV points deeper than Acadia White (AC-41) with matched C*=8.35 saturation.

Best Sherwin-Williams Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore AC-41#F2EFDF • LRV 86.11%
MATCH #1: Sherwin-Williams SW 7562#F6F0E2 • LRV 87.58%
Sherwin-Williams Roman Column (SW 7562)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 96% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.91CAM16: 1.45

Cross-room ΔE=1.91 equivalent for AC-41: Roman Column (SW 7562) delivers +1.5 LRV points lighter than Acadia White (AC-41) with -0.79 softer C*=7.48 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore AC-41#F2EFDF • LRV 86.11%
MATCH #2: Sherwin-Williams SW 7563#EEE8D7 • LRV 80.99%
Sherwin-Williams Restful White (SW 7563)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 95.9% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.95CAM16: 2.15

Cross-room ΔE=1.95 equivalent for AC-41: Restful White (SW 7563) delivers -5.1 LRV points deeper than Acadia White (AC-41) with +0.76 higher C*=9.03 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore AC-41#F2EFDF • LRV 86.11%
MATCH #3: Sherwin-Williams SW 50#F0EADC • LRV 82.71%
Sherwin-Williams Classic Light Buff (SW 50)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 95.7% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.07CAM16: 1.80

Visual ΔE=2.07 alternative to AC-41: Classic Light Buff (SW 50) delivers -3.4 LRV points deeper than Acadia White (AC-41) with -0.75 softer C*=7.52 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Benjamin Moore Acadia White (AC-41)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Acadia White (#F2EFDF, LRV 86.11%).

LRV 89.94%
Ceiling for AC-41
Distant Gray
2124-70
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 89.94%
Trim for AC-41
Distant Gray
OC-68
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 86.11%
Acadia White (AC-41) Wall
Acadia White
AC-41
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 64.65%
Adjoining Room (AC-41)
Sweet Spring
1500
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 51.88%
Accent / Millwork (AC-41)
Winterwood
1486
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for AC-41 (86.11% LRV)

Acadia White (AC-41, b*=8.09) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Acadia White (86.11% LRV)

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for AC-41 (2700K shifts to #FFE7BD)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Benjamin Moore Alternatives to AC-41

Need Acadia White (AC-41, LRV 86.11%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Benjamin Moore fan-deck steps around #F2EFDF:

Lighter than AC-41 (+LRV)
White Chocolate (2149-70)
LRV 89.22% • Soft Green-Beige
#F5F3E3
ΔE 0.92
Deeper than AC-41 (-LRV)
Snow On The Mountain (1513)
LRV 82.78% • Soft Green-Beige
#EDEBDD
ΔE 1.18
Warmer than AC-41 (+b*)
Marble White (942)
LRV 83.06% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#F0EBD7
ΔE 1.78
Cooler than AC-41 (-b*)
Paper Mache (AF-25)
LRV 86.51% • Soft Green-Beige
#F0F0E3
ΔE 1.64
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Benjamin Moore Acadia White (AC-41) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.

Net Paintable Area: 360 sq.ft.
REAL-TIME ESTIMATOR RESULT
2.1 Gallons Calculated
Buy 3 Gallons (for ~360 sq.ft.)
Field Contractor SpecificationCSI MASTERFORMAT 09 91 23
Manufacturer & Code:
Benjamin Moore #AC-41
Color Reference Name:
Acadia White
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
86.11% • Soft Green-Beige
Benjamin Moore #AC-41 • #F2EFDF • LRV 86.11%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Benjamin Moore Acadia White (AC-41)

Code AC-41 (Acadia White) reflects 86.11% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Acadia White (AC-41) registers J'=95.2, a'=-1.71, and b'=5.75 with HSL (51°, 42%, 91%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 94.9 L*_HK. Because AC-41 carries a*=-1.71 red-green and b*=8.09 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=8.27, Acadia White projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore AC-41 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Acadia White (AC-41) holds its native #FAEDD6 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, AC-41 adapts to #FFECCC; at 3500K halogen, Acadia White transitions to #FFEAC6; at 3000K residential LED, AC-41 warms to #FFE9C0; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Acadia White (AC-41) settles at #FFE7BD.

When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Acadia White (AC-41, #F2EFDF), Behr White Wool (GR-W01, #F2EFDE, LRV 86%) scores ΔE2000=0.4 and CAM16=0.33, followed by Tibetan Jasmine (M310-1, ΔE=1.11). In Sherwin-Williams, Roman Column (SW 7562, #F6F0E2, LRV 87.58%) achieves ΔE2000=1.91 ahead of Restful White (SW 7563, ΔE=1.95). Coordinate AC-41 with Distant Gray (2124-70) ceilings, Distant Gray (OC-68) trim, Sweet Spring (1500) hallways, and Winterwood (1486) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Benjamin Moore Acadia White (AC-41)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Benjamin Moore Acadia White.

SPEC 01LRV 86.11% & H-K 94.9

What is the LRV of Benjamin Moore Acadia White (AC-41)?

Benjamin Moore Acadia White (AC-41) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 86.11% (#F2EFDF) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 94.9 L*_HK.

At 86.11% reflectance, Acadia White (AC-41) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Benjamin Moore walls while maintaining HSL (51°, 42%, 91%).

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedAC-41
SPEC 02CIELAB L*94.29 a*-1.71 b*8.09

What undertones does Benjamin Moore Acadia White (AC-41) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=94.29, a*=-1.71, b*=8.09) classifies Benjamin Moore Acadia White (AC-41) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=8.27 chroma and h°=101.9° hue.

Pair Acadia White (AC-41) with North & East Windows for AC-41 (86.11% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Acadia White (86.11% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, AC-41 shifts from #F2EFDF toward #FFE7BD.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedAC-41
SPEC 03AC-41 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Benjamin Moore Acadia White (AC-41)?

Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Acadia White (AC-41, #F2EFDF) are Behr White Wool (GR-W01, #F2EFDE) at ΔE2000=0.4 and Sherwin-Williams Roman Column (SW 7562, #F6F0E2) at ΔE2000=1.91.

Both GR-W01 and SW 7562 matches are verified against Acadia White (AC-41) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedAC-41
SPEC 04AC-41 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Benjamin Moore Acadia White (AC-41)?

Alongside Benjamin Moore Acadia White (AC-41, LRV 86.11%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Distant Gray (OC-68, #F2F4F1, LRV 89.94%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.

Pairing Distant Gray (OC-68) with Acadia White (AC-41) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedAC-41