PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #DAD9C9 • LRV 68.88% • CIE D65 2°•
BENJAMIN MOORE ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: 1507
Official Benjamin Moore Fan Deck1507
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
April Showers
Soft Green-Beige
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
218, 217, 201
LRV REFLECTANCE
68.88%
HK LIGHTNESS
87 L*
Benjamin Moore Official CatalogFamily: Beige & Cream • Code 1507

Benjamin Moore April Showers (1507) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ BENJAMIN MOORE #1507 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Benjamin Moore April Showers (1507) records 68.88% LRV and 87 L*_HK lightness (#DAD9C9, RGB 218/217/201). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=86.38, a*=-2.44, b*=8, C*=8.36, h°=107°) place 1507 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for April Showers (1507) are Behr Hazy Trail (N350-1, ΔE=1.87) and Sherwin-Williams Nonchalant White (SW 6161, ΔE=1.93).

1. LRV INDEX
68.88%
Medium-Light Balanced
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Soft Green-Beige
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
8.36
Muted Architectural
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
107°
CIELAB L* 86.38 a* -2.44 b* 8
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for 1507 (68.88% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 1507 (2700K shifts to #F8D2AA)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside April Showers (1507)
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside April Showers (1507)
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Benjamin Moore April Showers (1507)

Benjamin Moore April Showers (1507, #DAD9C9) 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)April Showers (1507)#DAD9C968.88%Soft Green-Beige0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Hazy Trail (N350-1)#DCDACE70%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 1.87 (96.1%)
Behr #2Turtle Dove (400E-2)#E3E1CF75%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 2.00 (95.8%)
Sherwin-Williams #1Nonchalant White (SW 6161)#DEDDD171.95%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 1.93 (95.9%)
Sherwin-Williams #2Sagey (SW 6175)#E2E2D175.31%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 2.07 (95.7%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 1507#DAD9C9 • LRV 68.88%
MATCH #1: Behr N350-1#DCDACE • LRV 70%
Behr Hazy Trail (N350-1)
Soft Green-Beige • 96.1% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.87CAM16: 1.59

Cross-room ΔE=1.87 equivalent for 1507: Hazy Trail (N350-1) delivers +1.1 LRV points lighter than April Showers (1507) with -2.06 softer C*=6.3 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 1507#DAD9C9 • LRV 68.88%
MATCH #2: Behr 400E-2#E3E1CF • LRV 75%
Behr Turtle Dove (400E-2)
Soft Green-Beige • 95.8% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.00CAM16: 2.63

Visual ΔE=2 alternative to 1507: Turtle Dove (400E-2) delivers +6.1 LRV points lighter than April Showers (1507) with +1 higher C*=9.36 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 1507#DAD9C9 • LRV 68.88%
MATCH #3: Behr PPU10-12#DEE0D2 • LRV 74%
Behr Whitened Sage (PPU10-12)
Soft Green-Beige • 95.6% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.09CAM16: 2.38

Visual ΔE=2.09 alternative to 1507: Whitened Sage (PPU10-12) delivers +5.1 LRV points lighter than April Showers (1507) with -1.04 softer C*=7.32 chroma.

Best Sherwin-Williams Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 1507#DAD9C9 • LRV 68.88%
MATCH #1: Sherwin-Williams SW 6161#DEDDD1 • LRV 71.95%
Sherwin-Williams Nonchalant White (SW 6161)
Soft Green-Beige • 95.9% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.93CAM16: 1.97

Cross-room ΔE=1.93 equivalent for 1507: Nonchalant White (SW 6161) delivers +3.1 LRV points lighter than April Showers (1507) with -2.1 softer C*=6.26 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 1507#DAD9C9 • LRV 68.88%
MATCH #2: Sherwin-Williams SW 6175#E2E2D1 • LRV 75.31%
Sherwin-Williams Sagey (SW 6175)
Soft Green-Beige • 95.7% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.07CAM16: 2.77

Visual ΔE=2.07 alternative to 1507: Sagey (SW 6175) delivers +6.4 LRV points lighter than April Showers (1507) with matched C*=8.81 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 1507#DAD9C9 • LRV 68.88%
MATCH #3: Sherwin-Williams SW 6190#D1D3C7 • LRV 64.35%
Sherwin-Williams Filmy Green (SW 6190)
Soft Green-Beige • 94.9% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.44CAM16: 2.63

Visual ΔE=2.44 alternative to 1507: Filmy Green (SW 6190) delivers -4.5 LRV points deeper than April Showers (1507) with -2 softer C*=6.36 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Benjamin Moore April Showers (1507)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for April Showers (#DAD9C9, LRV 68.88%).

LRV 90.36%
Ceiling for 1507
Snow White
OC-66
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 86.67%
Trim for 1507
Wedding Veil
2125-70
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 68.88%
April Showers (1507) Wall
April Showers
1507
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 90.16%
Adjoining Room (1507)
Easter Lily
2150-70
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 40.19%
Accent / Millwork (1507)
Herbal Escape
1487
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for 1507 (68.88% LRV)

April Showers (1507, b*=8) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside April Showers (1507)

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 1507 (2700K shifts to #F8D2AA)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Benjamin Moore Alternatives to 1507

Need April Showers (1507, LRV 68.88%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Benjamin Moore fan-deck steps around #DAD9C9:

Lighter than 1507 (+LRV)
Polar Frost (1506)
LRV 73.43% • Soft Green-Beige
#E1DFCF
ΔE 1.5
Deeper than 1507 (-LRV)
Sweet Spring (1500)
LRV 64.65% • Soft Green-Beige
#D4D3C3
ΔE 1.4
Warmer than 1507 (+b*)
Natural Elements (1515)
LRV 70.5% • Soft Green-Beige
#DEDBC7
ΔE 1.68
Cooler than 1507 (-b*)
Titanium (2141-60)
LRV 70.16% • Soft Green-Beige
#DADBCF
ΔE 1.77
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Benjamin Moore April Showers (1507) 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 #1507
Color Reference Name:
April Showers
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
68.88% • Soft Green-Beige
Benjamin Moore #1507 • #DAD9C9 • LRV 68.88%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Benjamin Moore April Showers (1507)

Code 1507 (April Showers) reflects 68.88% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore April Showers (1507) registers J'=88.2, a'=-2.39, and b'=5.82 with HSL (56°, 19%, 82%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 87 L*_HK. Because 1507 carries a*=-2.44 red-green and b*=8 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=8.36, April Showers projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 1507 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, April Showers (1507) holds its native #E2D8C1 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 1507 adapts to #E8D6B8; at 3500K halogen, April Showers transitions to #EED5B2; at 3000K residential LED, 1507 warms to #F4D3AD; and under 2700K evening bulbs, April Showers (1507) settles at #F8D2AA.

When cross-matching Benjamin Moore April Showers (1507, #DAD9C9), Behr Hazy Trail (N350-1, #DCDACE, LRV 70%) scores ΔE2000=1.87 and CAM16=1.59, followed by Turtle Dove (400E-2, ΔE=2). In Sherwin-Williams, Nonchalant White (SW 6161, #DEDDD1, LRV 71.95%) achieves ΔE2000=1.93 ahead of Sagey (SW 6175, ΔE=2.07). Coordinate 1507 with Snow White (OC-66) ceilings, Wedding Veil (2125-70) trim, Easter Lily (2150-70) hallways, and Herbal Escape (1487) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Benjamin Moore April Showers (1507)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Benjamin Moore April Showers.

SPEC 01LRV 68.88% & H-K 87

What is the LRV of Benjamin Moore April Showers (1507)?

Benjamin Moore April Showers (1507) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 68.88% (#DAD9C9) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 87 L*_HK.

At 68.88% reflectance, April Showers (1507) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=86.38) to hold its #DAD9C9 color in bright sun.

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SPEC 02CIELAB L*86.38 a*-2.44 b*8

What undertones does Benjamin Moore April Showers (1507) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=86.38, a*=-2.44, b*=8) classifies Benjamin Moore April Showers (1507) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=8.36 chroma and h°=107° hue.

Pair April Showers (1507) with North & East Windows for 1507 (68.88% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside April Showers (1507). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 1507 shifts from #DAD9C9 toward #F8D2AA.

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SPEC 031507 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Benjamin Moore April Showers (1507)?

Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore April Showers (1507, #DAD9C9) are Behr Hazy Trail (N350-1, #DCDACE) at ΔE2000=1.87 and Sherwin-Williams Nonchalant White (SW 6161, #DEDDD1) at ΔE2000=1.93.

Both N350-1 and SW 6161 matches are verified against April Showers (1507) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

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SPEC 041507 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Benjamin Moore April Showers (1507)?

Alongside Benjamin Moore April Showers (1507, LRV 68.88%), 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 April Showers (1507) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

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