Benjamin Moore Ashwood Gray (1654) records 61.74% LRV and 83.8 L*_HK lightness (#B9D3DA, RGB 185/211/218). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=82.89, a*=-7.22, b*=-6.38, C*=9.63, h°=221.5°) place 1654 in the Cool Coastal Blue-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Ashwood Gray (1654) are Behr Air Blue (S460-1, ΔE=1.57) and Sherwin-Williams Atmospheric (SW 6505, ΔE=1.86).
Benjamin Moore Ashwood Gray (1654, #B9D3DA) 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) | Ashwood Gray (1654) | #B9D3DA | 61.74% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Air Blue (S460-1) | #BCD9E0 | 66% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.57 (96.7%) |
| Behr #2 | Sonata (530E-3) | #B6CDD3 | 58% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.60 (96.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Atmospheric (SW 6505) | #C2DAE0 | 66.78% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.86 (96.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Stream (SW 6499) | #ADCCD3 | 56.53% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 2.48 (94.8%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.57 equivalent for 1654: Air Blue (S460-1) delivers +4.3 LRV points lighter than Ashwood Gray (1654) with +0.88 higher C*=10.51 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.6 equivalent for 1654: Sonata (530E-3) delivers -3.7 LRV points deeper than Ashwood Gray (1654) with -1.06 softer C*=8.57 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.7 equivalent for 1654: Glacial Stream (S490-2) delivers +3.3 LRV points lighter than Ashwood Gray (1654) with +1.16 higher C*=10.79 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.86 equivalent for 1654: Atmospheric (SW 6505) delivers +5 LRV points lighter than Ashwood Gray (1654) with -0.83 softer C*=8.8 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.48 alternative to 1654: Stream (SW 6499) delivers -5.2 LRV points deeper than Ashwood Gray (1654) with +1.59 higher C*=11.22 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.62 alternative to 1654: Byte Blue (SW 6498) delivers +6.5 LRV points lighter than Ashwood Gray (1654) with -1.42 softer C*=8.21 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Ashwood Gray (#B9D3DA, LRV 61.74%).
Ashwood Gray (1654, h°=221.5°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Benjamin Moore walls.
Honey Red Oak & Amber Maple balanced by Ashwood Gray (1654)
2700K–3000K Warm LED for 1654 (4000K renders #C8D0C8)
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Code 1654 (Ashwood Gray) reflects 61.74% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Ashwood Gray (1654) registers J'=84.8, a'=-10.03, and b'=-6.99 with HSL (193°, 31%, 79%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 83.8 L*_HK. Because 1654 carries a*=-7.22 red-green and b*=-6.38 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=9.63, Ashwood Gray projects a cool cool coastal blue-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 1654 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Ashwood Gray (1654) holds its native #C1D2D1 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 1654 adapts to #C8D0C8; at 3500K halogen, Ashwood Gray transitions to #CECFC2; at 3000K residential LED, 1654 warms to #D4CEBD; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Ashwood Gray (1654) settles at #D9CCB9.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Ashwood Gray (1654, #B9D3DA), Behr Air Blue (S460-1, #BCD9E0, LRV 66%) scores ΔE2000=1.57 and CAM16=1.94, followed by Sonata (530E-3, ΔE=1.6). In Sherwin-Williams, Atmospheric (SW 6505, #C2DAE0, LRV 66.78%) achieves ΔE2000=1.86 ahead of Stream (SW 6499, ΔE=2.48). Coordinate 1654 with Distant Gray (OC-68) ceilings, Ultra White (CC-10) trim, Fountain Spout (2059-70) hallways, and Ice Mist (2123-70) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Ashwood Gray (1654) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 61.74% (#B9D3DA) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 83.8 L*_HK.
At 61.74% reflectance, Ashwood Gray (1654) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=82.89) to hold its #B9D3DA color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=82.89, a*=-7.22, b*=-6.38) classifies Benjamin Moore Ashwood Gray (1654) as a Cool Cool Coastal Blue-Grey with C*=9.63 chroma and h°=221.5° hue.
Pair Ashwood Gray (1654) with South & West Sun Exposure for 1654 (61.74% LRV) and Honey Red Oak & Amber Maple balanced by Ashwood Gray (1654). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 1654 shifts from #B9D3DA toward #D9CCB9.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Ashwood Gray (1654, #B9D3DA) are Behr Air Blue (S460-1, #BCD9E0) at ΔE2000=1.57 and Sherwin-Williams Atmospheric (SW 6505, #C2DAE0) at ΔE2000=1.86.
Both S460-1 and SW 6505 matches are verified against Ashwood Gray (1654) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Ashwood Gray (1654, LRV 61.74%), 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 Ashwood Gray (1654) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.