Benjamin Moore Annapolis Green (687) records 61.81% LRV and 83.5 L*_HK lightness (#C1D2CE, RGB 193/210/206). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=82.85, a*=-6.48, b*=0.01, C*=6.48, h°=179.9°) place 687 in the Organic Sage Green-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Annapolis Green (687) are Behr Celtic Gray (490E-3, ΔE=1.24) and Sherwin-Williams Tidewater (SW 6477, ΔE=1.47).
Benjamin Moore Annapolis Green (687, #C1D2CE) 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) | Annapolis Green (687) | #C1D2CE | 61.81% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Celtic Gray (490E-3) | #C5D4CE | 63% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 1.24 (97.4%) |
| Behr #2 | Nature's Reflection (N430-2) | #C5D4CD | 63% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 1.58 (96.7%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Tidewater (SW 6477) | #C3D7D3 | 64.81% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 1.47 (96.9%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Waterscape (SW 6470) | #BFD2C9 | 61.33% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 2.46 (94.8%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.24 equivalent for 687: Celtic Gray (490E-3) delivers +1.2 LRV points lighter than Annapolis Green (687) with matched C*=6.3 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.58 equivalent for 687: Nature's Reflection (N430-2) delivers +1.2 LRV points lighter than Annapolis Green (687) with matched C*=6.6 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.82 equivalent for 687: Rain Washed (500E-3) delivers +1.2 LRV points lighter than Annapolis Green (687) with +1.4 higher C*=7.88 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.47 equivalent for 687: Tidewater (SW 6477) delivers +3 LRV points lighter than Annapolis Green (687) with +0.98 higher C*=7.46 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.46 alternative to 687: Waterscape (SW 6470) delivers identical 61.33% reflectance to 687 with +1.93 higher C*=8.41 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.75 alternative to 687: Tradewind (SW 6218) delivers -1.3 LRV points deeper than Annapolis Green (687) with -1.82 softer C*=4.66 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Annapolis Green (#C1D2CE, LRV 61.81%).
Annapolis Green (687, h°=179.9°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Benjamin Moore walls.
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2700K–3000K Warm LED for 687 (4000K renders #D0CFBD)
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Code 687 (Annapolis Green) reflects 61.81% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Annapolis Green (687) registers J'=84.9, a'=-8.53, and b'=-0.66 with HSL (166°, 16%, 79%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 83.5 L*_HK. Because 687 carries a*=-6.48 red-green and b*=0.01 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=6.48, Annapolis Green projects a cool organic sage green-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 687 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Annapolis Green (687) holds its native #C9D1C5 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 687 adapts to #D0CFBD; at 3500K halogen, Annapolis Green transitions to #D5CEB7; at 3000K residential LED, 687 warms to #DBCDB2; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Annapolis Green (687) settles at #E0CBAF.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Annapolis Green (687, #C1D2CE), Behr Celtic Gray (490E-3, #C5D4CE, LRV 63%) scores ΔE2000=1.24 and CAM16=1.54, followed by Nature's Reflection (N430-2, ΔE=1.58). In Sherwin-Williams, Tidewater (SW 6477, #C3D7D3, LRV 64.81%) achieves ΔE2000=1.47 ahead of Waterscape (SW 6470, ΔE=2.46). Coordinate 687 with White Opulence (879) ceilings, Misty Gray (2124-60) trim, Blue Bonnet (2050-70) hallways, and Snow White (2122-70) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Annapolis Green (687) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 61.81% (#C1D2CE) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 83.5 L*_HK.
At 61.81% reflectance, Annapolis Green (687) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=82.85) to hold its #C1D2CE color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=82.85, a*=-6.48, b*=0.01) classifies Benjamin Moore Annapolis Green (687) as a Cool Organic Sage Green-Grey with C*=6.48 chroma and h°=179.9° hue.
Pair Annapolis Green (687) with South & West Sun Exposure for 687 (61.81% LRV) and Golden Teak, Pecan & Terracotta Pavers grounded by Annapolis Green. Under 2700K evening bulbs, 687 shifts from #C1D2CE toward #E0CBAF.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Annapolis Green (687, #C1D2CE) are Behr Celtic Gray (490E-3, #C5D4CE) at ΔE2000=1.24 and Sherwin-Williams Tidewater (SW 6477, #C3D7D3) at ΔE2000=1.47.
Both 490E-3 and SW 6477 matches are verified against Annapolis Green (687) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Annapolis Green (687, LRV 61.81%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Misty Gray (2124-60, #E8EBEA, LRV 82.5%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Misty Gray (2124-60) with Annapolis Green (687) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.