Benjamin Moore Angelica (AF-665) records 62.52% LRV and 83.3 L*_HK lightness (#D4CECB, RGB 212/206/203). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=83.15, a*=1.54, b*=2.22, C*=2.7, h°=55.3°) place AF-665 in the Warm Gold-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Angelica (AF-665) are Behr Soft Lilac (N140-1A, ΔE=0.71) and Sherwin-Williams Individual White (SW 6008, ΔE=0.52).
Benjamin Moore Angelica (AF-665, #D4CECB) 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) | Angelica (AF-665) | #D4CECB | 62.52% | Warm Gold-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Soft Lilac (N140-1A) | #D6D0CC | 64% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.71 (98.5%) |
| Behr #2 | Smoked Oyster (780A-2) | #D9D2CD | 65% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.40 (97.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Individual White (SW 6008) | #D4CDCA | 61.99% | Warm Gold-Beige | ΔE 0.52 (98.9%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Grayish (SW 6001) | #CFCAC7 | 59.69% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.13 (97.6%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.71 match for AF-665: Soft Lilac (N140-1A) delivers +1.5 LRV points lighter than Angelica (AF-665) with matched C*=3.03 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.4 equivalent for AF-665: Smoked Oyster (780A-2) delivers +2.5 LRV points lighter than Angelica (AF-665) with +0.96 higher C*=3.66 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.03 alternative to AF-665: Rock Crystal (MQ3-28) delivers -2.5 LRV points deeper than Angelica (AF-665) with -1.61 softer C*=1.09 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.52 match for AF-665: Individual White (SW 6008) delivers identical 61.99% reflectance to AF-665 with matched C*=3.02 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.13 equivalent for AF-665: Grayish (SW 6001) delivers -2.8 LRV points deeper than Angelica (AF-665) with matched C*=2.42 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.6 equivalent for AF-665: Destiny (SW 6274) delivers -3.3 LRV points deeper than Angelica (AF-665) with matched C*=2.27 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Angelica (#D4CECB, LRV 62.52%).
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Code AF-665 (Angelica) reflects 62.52% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Angelica (AF-665) registers J'=85.4, a'=1.09, and b'=1.54 with HSL (20°, 9%, 81%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 83.3 L*_HK. Because AF-665 carries a*=1.54 red-green and b*=2.22 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=2.7, Angelica projects a warm warm gold-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore AF-665 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Angelica (AF-665) holds its native #DBCDC3 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, AF-665 adapts to #E2CBBA; at 3500K halogen, Angelica transitions to #E7CAB4; at 3000K residential LED, AF-665 warms to #EDC8AF; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Angelica (AF-665) settles at #F1C7AC.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Angelica (AF-665, #D4CECB), Behr Soft Lilac (N140-1A, #D6D0CC, LRV 64%) scores ΔE2000=0.71 and CAM16=0.74, followed by Smoked Oyster (780A-2, ΔE=1.4). In Sherwin-Williams, Individual White (SW 6008, #D4CDCA, LRV 61.99%) achieves ΔE2000=0.52 ahead of Grayish (SW 6001, ΔE=1.13). Coordinate AF-665 with Ice Mist (2123-70) ceilings, White (PM-2) trim, Pink Essence (881) hallways, and Chantilly Lace (OC-65) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Angelica (AF-665) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 62.52% (#D4CECB) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 83.3 L*_HK.
At 62.52% reflectance, Angelica (AF-665) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=83.15) to hold its #D4CECB color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=83.15, a*=1.54, b*=2.22) classifies Benjamin Moore Angelica (AF-665) as a Warm Warm Gold-Beige with C*=2.7 chroma and h°=55.3° hue.
Pair Angelica (AF-665) with North & East Windows for AF-665 (62.52% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Angelica (AF-665). Under 2700K evening bulbs, AF-665 shifts from #D4CECB toward #F1C7AC.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Angelica (AF-665, #D4CECB) are Behr Soft Lilac (N140-1A, #D6D0CC) at ΔE2000=0.71 and Sherwin-Williams Individual White (SW 6008, #D4CDCA) at ΔE2000=0.52.
Both N140-1A and SW 6008 matches are verified against Angelica (AF-665) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
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