Benjamin Moore Alphano Beige (989) records 56.33% LRV and 80.2 L*_HK lightness (#CFC4B7, RGB 207/196/183). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=79.71, a*=1.63, b*=7.9, C*=8.07, h°=78.3°) place 989 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Alphano Beige (989) are Behr Gallery Taupe (ICC-89, ΔE=0.25) and Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige (SW 7036, ΔE=1.36).
Benjamin Moore Alphano Beige (989, #CFC4B7) 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) | Alphano Beige (989) | #CFC4B7 | 56.33% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Gallery Taupe (ICC-89) | #D0C5B8 | 57% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.25 (99.5%) |
| Behr #2 | Indulgent Mocha (PWN-70) | #D1C5B7 | 57% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.58 (98.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Accessible Beige (SW 7036) | #D1C7B8 | 58.03% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.36 (97.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Realist Beige (SW 6078) | #D3C8BD | 58.98% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.40 (97.1%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.25 match for 989: Gallery Taupe (ICC-89) delivers identical 57% reflectance to 989 with matched C*=8.06 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.58 match for 989: Indulgent Mocha (PWN-70) delivers identical 57% reflectance to 989 with +0.64 higher C*=8.71 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.88 match for 989: Cappuccino Froth (N210-2) delivers +1.7 LRV points lighter than Alphano Beige (989) with -0.68 softer C*=7.39 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.36 equivalent for 989: Accessible Beige (SW 7036) delivers +1.7 LRV points lighter than Alphano Beige (989) with +0.73 higher C*=8.8 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.4 equivalent for 989: Realist Beige (SW 6078) delivers +2.6 LRV points lighter than Alphano Beige (989) with -0.93 softer C*=7.14 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.45 equivalent for 989: Worldly Gray (SW 7043) delivers identical 57.23% reflectance to 989 with -1.51 softer C*=6.56 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Alphano Beige (#CFC4B7, LRV 56.33%).
Alphano Beige (989, b*=7.9) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under 989
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 989 (2700K shifts to #EABD9A)
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Code 989 (Alphano Beige) reflects 56.33% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Alphano Beige (989) registers J'=82.3, a'=1.39, and b'=5.47 with HSL (33°, 20%, 76%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 80.2 L*_HK. Because 989 carries a*=1.63 red-green and b*=7.9 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=8.07, Alphano Beige projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 989 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Alphano Beige (989) holds its native #D6C3AF swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 989 adapts to #DCC1A7; at 3500K halogen, Alphano Beige transitions to #E1C0A2; at 3000K residential LED, 989 warms to #E6BF9E; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Alphano Beige (989) settles at #EABD9A.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Alphano Beige (989, #CFC4B7), Behr Gallery Taupe (ICC-89, #D0C5B8, LRV 57%) scores ΔE2000=0.25 and CAM16=0.34, followed by Indulgent Mocha (PWN-70, ΔE=0.58). In Sherwin-Williams, Accessible Beige (SW 7036, #D1C7B8, LRV 58.03%) achieves ΔE2000=1.36 ahead of Realist Beige (SW 6078, ΔE=1.4). Coordinate 989 with Snow White (2122-70) ceilings, Ultra White (CC-10) trim, Beautiful In My Eyes (1170) hallways, and Summer Peach (2167-70) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Alphano Beige (989) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 56.33% (#CFC4B7) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 80.2 L*_HK.
At 56.33% reflectance, Alphano Beige (989) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=79.71) to hold its #CFC4B7 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=79.71, a*=1.63, b*=7.9) classifies Benjamin Moore Alphano Beige (989) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=8.07 chroma and h°=78.3° hue.
Pair Alphano Beige (989) with North & East Windows for 989 (56.33% LRV) and Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under 989. Under 2700K evening bulbs, 989 shifts from #CFC4B7 toward #EABD9A.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Alphano Beige (989, #CFC4B7) are Behr Gallery Taupe (ICC-89, #D0C5B8) at ΔE2000=0.25 and Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige (SW 7036, #D1C7B8) at ΔE2000=1.36.
Both ICC-89 and SW 7036 matches are verified against Alphano Beige (989) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Alphano Beige (989, LRV 56.33%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Ultra White (CC-10, #ECEEEC, LRV 85.04%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Ultra White (CC-10) with Alphano Beige (989) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.