PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #EEF2EB • LRV 87.71% • CIE D65 2°•
BENJAMIN MOORE ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: 844
Official Benjamin Moore Fan Deck844
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Aloe Vera
Soft Green-Beige
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
238, 242, 235
LRV REFLECTANCE
87.71%
HK LIGHTNESS
95.4 L*
Benjamin Moore Official CatalogFamily: White & Off-White • Code 844

Benjamin Moore Aloe Vera (844) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ BENJAMIN MOORE #844 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Benjamin Moore Aloe Vera (844) records 87.71% LRV and 95.4 L*_HK lightness (#EEF2EB, RGB 238/242/235). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=95.03, a*=-2.56, b*=2.91, C*=3.88, h°=131.3°) place 844 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Aloe Vera (844) are Behr Mineral Spring (ECC-65-2, ΔE=0.59) and Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006, ΔE=1.89).

1. LRV INDEX
87.71%
High Reflectance (Bright)
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Soft Green-Beige
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
3.88
Whisper-Soft Neutral
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
131.3°
CIELAB L* 95.03 a* -2.56 b* 2.91
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for 844 (87.71% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 844 (2700K shifts to #FFEAC7)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Aloe Vera (87.71% LRV)
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Aloe Vera (87.71% LRV)
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Benjamin Moore Aloe Vera (844)

Benjamin Moore Aloe Vera (844, #EEF2EB) 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)Aloe Vera (844)#EEF2EB87.71%Soft Green-Beige0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Mineral Spring (ECC-65-2)#EDF2EC87%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 0.59 (98.8%)
Behr #2Cascade White (W-D-500)#ECF2EC87%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 0.93 (98%)
Sherwin-Williams #1Extra White (SW 7006)#EEEFEA85.89%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 1.89 (96%)
Sherwin-Williams #2Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007)#E9EBE782.53%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 2.28 (95.2%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 844#EEF2EB • LRV 87.71%
MATCH #1: Behr ECC-65-2#EDF2EC • LRV 87%
Behr Mineral Spring (ECC-65-2)
Soft Green-Beige • 98.8% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.59CAM16: 0.65

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.59 match for 844: Mineral Spring (ECC-65-2) delivers identical 87% reflectance to 844 with matched C*=3.57 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 844#EEF2EB • LRV 87.71%
MATCH #2: Behr W-D-500#ECF2EC • LRV 87%
Behr Cascade White (W-D-500)
Soft Green-Beige • 98% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.93CAM16: 1.04

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.93 match for 844: Cascade White (W-D-500) delivers identical 87% reflectance to 844 with matched C*=3.77 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 844#EEF2EB • LRV 87.71%
MATCH #3: Behr BL-W14#EEF3EE • LRV 88.46%
Behr White Bl-w14 (BL-W14)
Soft Green-Beige • 97.9% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.98CAM16: 1.06

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.98 match for 844: White Bl-w14 (BL-W14) delivers identical 88.46% reflectance to 844 with -0.75 softer C*=3.13 chroma.

Best Sherwin-Williams Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 844#EEF2EB • LRV 87.71%
MATCH #1: Sherwin-Williams SW 7006#EEEFEA • LRV 85.89%
Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006)
Soft Green-Beige • 96% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.89CAM16: 1.66

Cross-room ΔE=1.89 equivalent for 844: Extra White (SW 7006) delivers -1.8 LRV points deeper than Aloe Vera (844) with -1.28 softer C*=2.6 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 844#EEF2EB • LRV 87.71%
MATCH #2: Sherwin-Williams SW 7007#E9EBE7 • LRV 82.53%
Sherwin-Williams Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007)
Soft Green-Beige • 95.2% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.28CAM16: 2.38

Visual ΔE=2.28 alternative to 844: Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) delivers -5.2 LRV points deeper than Aloe Vera (844) with -1.69 softer C*=2.19 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 844#EEF2EB • LRV 87.71%
MATCH #3: Sherwin-Williams SW 7757#F7F7F1 • LRV 92.71%
Sherwin-Williams High Reflective White (SW 7757)
Soft Green-Beige • 95% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.37CAM16: 2.54

Visual ΔE=2.37 alternative to 844: High Reflective White (SW 7757) delivers +5 LRV points lighter than Aloe Vera (844) with -0.82 softer C*=3.06 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Benjamin Moore Aloe Vera (844)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Aloe Vera (#EEF2EB, LRV 87.71%).

LRV 88.41%
Ceiling for 844
Super White
OC-152
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 85.17%
Trim for 844
White
PM-2
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 87.71%
Aloe Vera (844) Wall
Aloe Vera
844
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 65.76%
Adjoining Room (844)
Nelson Blue
CW-635
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 50.88%
Accent / Millwork (844)
Half Moon Crest
1481
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for 844 (87.71% LRV)

Aloe Vera (844, b*=2.91) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Aloe Vera (87.71% LRV)

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 844 (2700K shifts to #FFEAC7)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Benjamin Moore Alternatives to 844

Need Aloe Vera (844, LRV 87.71%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Benjamin Moore fan-deck steps around #EEF2EB:

Lighter than 844 (+LRV)Chantilly Lace (OC-65)
LRV 91.53% • Soft Green-Beige
#F4F6F1
ΔE 1.73
Deeper than 844 (-LRV)
White Ice (2139-70)
LRV 84.54% • Soft Green-Beige
#EAEEE9
ΔE 1.23
Warmer than 844 (+b*)Cloud Nine (2144-60)
LRV 85.65% • Soft Green-Beige
#EEEFE5
ΔE 1.81
Cooler than 844 (-b*)
White Diamond (2121-60)
LRV 85.63% • Soft Green-Beige
#ECEFEC
ΔE 2.12
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Benjamin Moore Aloe Vera (844) 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 #844
Color Reference Name:
Aloe Vera
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
87.71% • Soft Green-Beige
Benjamin Moore #844 • #EEF2EB • LRV 87.71%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Benjamin Moore Aloe Vera (844)

Code 844 (Aloe Vera) reflects 87.71% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Aloe Vera (844) registers J'=95.8, a'=-3.59, and b'=2.24 with HSL (94°, 21%, 94%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 95.4 L*_HK. Because 844 carries a*=-2.56 red-green and b*=2.91 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=3.88, Aloe Vera projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 844 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Aloe Vera (844) holds its native #F6F0E1 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 844 adapts to #FEEFD7; at 3500K halogen, Aloe Vera transitions to #FFEDD1; at 3000K residential LED, 844 warms to #FFECCB; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Aloe Vera (844) settles at #FFEAC7.

When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Aloe Vera (844, #EEF2EB), Behr Mineral Spring (ECC-65-2, #EDF2EC, LRV 87%) scores ΔE2000=0.59 and CAM16=0.65, followed by Cascade White (W-D-500, ΔE=0.93). In Sherwin-Williams, Extra White (SW 7006, #EEEFEA, LRV 85.89%) achieves ΔE2000=1.89 ahead of Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007, ΔE=2.28). Coordinate 844 with Super White (OC-152) ceilings, White (PM-2) trim, Nelson Blue (CW-635) hallways, and Half Moon Crest (1481) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Benjamin Moore Aloe Vera (844)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Benjamin Moore Aloe Vera.

SPEC 01LRV 87.71% & H-K 95.4

What is the LRV of Benjamin Moore Aloe Vera (844)?

Benjamin Moore Aloe Vera (844) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 87.71% (#EEF2EB) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 95.4 L*_HK.

At 87.71% reflectance, Aloe Vera (844) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Benjamin Moore walls while maintaining HSL (94°, 21%, 94%).

CIE ΔE2000 Verified844
SPEC 02CIELAB L*95.03 a*-2.56 b*2.91

What undertones does Benjamin Moore Aloe Vera (844) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=95.03, a*=-2.56, b*=2.91) classifies Benjamin Moore Aloe Vera (844) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=3.88 chroma and h°=131.3° hue.

Pair Aloe Vera (844) with North & East Windows for 844 (87.71% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Aloe Vera (87.71% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 844 shifts from #EEF2EB toward #FFEAC7.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified844
SPEC 03844 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Benjamin Moore Aloe Vera (844)?

Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Aloe Vera (844, #EEF2EB) are Behr Mineral Spring (ECC-65-2, #EDF2EC) at ΔE2000=0.59 and Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006, #EEEFEA) at ΔE2000=1.89.

Both ECC-65-2 and SW 7006 matches are verified against Aloe Vera (844) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified844
SPEC 04844 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Benjamin Moore Aloe Vera (844)?

Alongside Benjamin Moore Aloe Vera (844, LRV 87.71%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore White (PM-2, #EDEEEB, LRV 85.17%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.

Pairing White (PM-2) with Aloe Vera (844) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified844