PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #E4E3E0 • LRV 76.85% • CIE D65 2°•
BENJAMIN MOORE ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: 2112-70
Official Benjamin Moore Fan Deck2112-70
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
American White
Warm Yellow-Cream
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
228, 227, 224
LRV REFLECTANCE
76.85%
HK LIGHTNESS
90.4 L*
Benjamin Moore Official CatalogFamily: White & Off-White • Code 2112-70

Benjamin Moore American White (2112-70) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ BENJAMIN MOORE #2112-70 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Benjamin Moore American White (2112-70) records 76.85% LRV and 90.4 L*_HK lightness (#E4E3E0, RGB 228/227/224). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=90.24, a*=-0.19, b*=1.58, C*=1.59, h°=96.9°) place 2112-70 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for American White (2112-70) are Behr Silver Polish (BL-W13, ΔE=0.87) and Sherwin-Williams Ice Cube (SW 6252, ΔE=1.02).

1. LRV INDEX
76.85%
High Reflectance (Bright)
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Warm Yellow-Cream
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
1.59
Whisper-Soft Neutral
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
96.9°
CIELAB L* 90.24 a* -0.19 b* 1.58
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for 2112-70 (76.85% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 2112-70 (2700K shifts to #FFDBBE)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for American White (76.85% LRV)
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for American White (76.85% LRV)
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Benjamin Moore American White (2112-70)

Benjamin Moore American White (2112-70, #E4E3E0) 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)American White (2112-70)#E4E3E076.85%Warm Yellow-Cream0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Silver Polish (BL-W13)#E2E2DE76%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 0.87 (98.2%)
Behr #2Quiet On The Set (MQ3-04)#E4E2DD76%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 1.03 (97.8%)
Sherwin-Williams #1Ice Cube (SW 6252)#E3E4E177.27%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 1.02 (97.9%)
Sherwin-Williams #2Snowfall (SW 6000)#E0DEDA73.2%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 1.25 (97.4%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2112-70#E4E3E0 • LRV 76.85%
MATCH #1: Behr BL-W13#E2E2DE • LRV 76%
Behr Silver Polish (BL-W13)
Soft Green-Beige • 98.2% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.87CAM16: 0.79

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.87 match for 2112-70: Silver Polish (BL-W13) delivers identical 76% reflectance to 2112-70 with matched C*=2.08 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2112-70#E4E3E0 • LRV 76.85%
MATCH #2: Behr MQ3-04#E4E2DD • LRV 76%
Behr Quiet On The Set (MQ3-04)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97.8% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.03CAM16: 0.93

Cross-room ΔE=1.03 equivalent for 2112-70: Quiet On The Set (MQ3-04) delivers identical 76% reflectance to 2112-70 with +1.1 higher C*=2.69 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2112-70#E4E3E0 • LRV 76.85%
MATCH #3: Behr MQ3-4#E2DFDC • LRV 74.16%
Behr Quiet On The Set (MQ3-4)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.30CAM16: 1.42

Cross-room ΔE=1.3 equivalent for 2112-70: Quiet On The Set (MQ3-4) delivers -2.7 LRV points deeper than American White (2112-70) with matched C*=1.89 saturation.

Best Sherwin-Williams Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2112-70#E4E3E0 • LRV 76.85%
MATCH #1: Sherwin-Williams SW 6252#E3E4E1 • LRV 77.27%
Sherwin-Williams Ice Cube (SW 6252)
Soft Green-Beige • 97.9% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.02CAM16: 1.04

Cross-room ΔE=1.02 equivalent for 2112-70: Ice Cube (SW 6252) delivers identical 77.27% reflectance to 2112-70 with matched C*=1.6 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2112-70#E4E3E0 • LRV 76.85%
MATCH #2: Sherwin-Williams SW 6000#E0DEDA • LRV 73.2%
Sherwin-Williams Snowfall (SW 6000)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97.4% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.25CAM16: 1.62

Cross-room ΔE=1.25 equivalent for 2112-70: Snowfall (SW 6000) delivers -3.6 LRV points deeper than American White (2112-70) with +0.61 higher C*=2.2 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2112-70#E4E3E0 • LRV 76.85%
MATCH #3: Sherwin-Williams SW 7063#DEDFDC • LRV 73.49%
Sherwin-Williams Nebulous White (SW 7063)
Soft Green-Beige • 97% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.42CAM16: 1.73

Cross-room ΔE=1.42 equivalent for 2112-70: Nebulous White (SW 7063) delivers -3.4 LRV points deeper than American White (2112-70) with matched C*=1.61 saturation.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Benjamin Moore American White (2112-70)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for American White (#E4E3E0, LRV 76.85%).

LRV 89.1%
Ceiling for 2112-70
White Opulence
879
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 86.67%
Trim for 2112-70
Wedding Veil
2125-70
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 76.85%
American White (2112-70) Wall
American White
2112-70
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 56.92%
Adjoining Room (2112-70)
Silver Chain
1472
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 45.83%
Accent / Millwork (2112-70)
Nightingale
AF-670
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for 2112-70 (76.85% LRV)

American White (2112-70, b*=1.58) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for American White (76.85% LRV)

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 2112-70 (2700K shifts to #FFDBBE)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Benjamin Moore Alternatives to 2112-70

Need American White (2112-70, LRV 76.85%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Benjamin Moore fan-deck steps around #E4E3E0:

Lighter than 2112-70 (+LRV)
Oyster (2115-70)
LRV 81.97% • Crisp Neutral True White/Grey
#ECE9E8
ΔE 2.2
Deeper than 2112-70 (-LRV)
Pearl River (871)
LRV 73.25% • Crisp Neutral True White/Grey
#DCDFDE
ΔE 2.27
Warmer than 2112-70 (+b*)
Lacey Pearl (2108-70)
LRV 78.6% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#E8E5DF
ΔE 1.63
Cooler than 2112-70 (-b*)
Full Moon (2119-70)
LRV 75.6% • Crisp Neutral True White/Grey
#DFE2E3
ΔE 2.55
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Benjamin Moore American White (2112-70) 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 #2112-70
Color Reference Name:
American White
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
76.85% • Warm Yellow-Cream
Benjamin Moore #2112-70 • #E4E3E0 • LRV 76.85%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Benjamin Moore American White (2112-70)

Code 2112-70 (American White) reflects 76.85% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore American White (2112-70) registers J'=91.7, a'=-0.98, and b'=1.13 with HSL (45°, 7%, 89%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 90.4 L*_HK. Because 2112-70 carries a*=-0.19 red-green and b*=1.58 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=1.59, American White projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 2112-70 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, American White (2112-70) holds its native #ECE1D7 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 2112-70 adapts to #F3E0CD; at 3500K halogen, American White transitions to #F9DFC7; at 3000K residential LED, 2112-70 warms to #FFDDC2; and under 2700K evening bulbs, American White (2112-70) settles at #FFDBBE.

When cross-matching Benjamin Moore American White (2112-70, #E4E3E0), Behr Silver Polish (BL-W13, #E2E2DE, LRV 76%) scores ΔE2000=0.87 and CAM16=0.79, followed by Quiet On The Set (MQ3-04, ΔE=1.03). In Sherwin-Williams, Ice Cube (SW 6252, #E3E4E1, LRV 77.27%) achieves ΔE2000=1.02 ahead of Snowfall (SW 6000, ΔE=1.25). Coordinate 2112-70 with White Opulence (879) ceilings, Wedding Veil (2125-70) trim, Silver Chain (1472) hallways, and Nightingale (AF-670) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Benjamin Moore American White (2112-70)

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

SPEC 01LRV 76.85% & H-K 90.4

What is the LRV of Benjamin Moore American White (2112-70)?

Benjamin Moore American White (2112-70) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 76.85% (#E4E3E0) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 90.4 L*_HK.

At 76.85% reflectance, American White (2112-70) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Benjamin Moore walls while maintaining HSL (45°, 7%, 89%).

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2112-70
SPEC 02CIELAB L*90.24 a*-0.19 b*1.58

What undertones does Benjamin Moore American White (2112-70) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=90.24, a*=-0.19, b*=1.58) classifies Benjamin Moore American White (2112-70) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=1.59 chroma and h°=96.9° hue.

Pair American White (2112-70) with North & East Windows for 2112-70 (76.85% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for American White (76.85% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 2112-70 shifts from #E4E3E0 toward #FFDBBE.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2112-70
SPEC 032112-70 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Benjamin Moore American White (2112-70)?

Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore American White (2112-70, #E4E3E0) are Behr Silver Polish (BL-W13, #E2E2DE) at ΔE2000=0.87 and Sherwin-Williams Ice Cube (SW 6252, #E3E4E1) at ΔE2000=1.02.

Both BL-W13 and SW 6252 matches are verified against American White (2112-70) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2112-70
SPEC 042112-70 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Benjamin Moore American White (2112-70)?

Alongside Benjamin Moore American White (2112-70, LRV 76.85%), 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 American White (2112-70) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2112-70