PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #F5E3EA • LRV 80.37% • CIE D65 2°•
BENJAMIN MOORE ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: 2083-70
Official Benjamin Moore Fan Deck2083-70
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Baby Dreams
Warm Pink-Beige
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
245, 227, 234
LRV REFLECTANCE
80.37%
HK LIGHTNESS
92.7 L*
Benjamin Moore Official CatalogFamily: White & Off-White • Code 2083-70

Benjamin Moore Baby Dreams (2083-70) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ BENJAMIN MOORE #2083-70 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Benjamin Moore Baby Dreams (2083-70) records 80.37% LRV and 92.7 L*_HK lightness (#F5E3EA, RGB 245/227/234). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=91.82, a*=7.31, b*=-1.19, C*=7.41, h°=350.8°) place 2083-70 in the Warm Pink-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Baby Dreams (2083-70) are Behr Pink Proposal (M120-1, ΔE=0.86) and Sherwin-Williams Lighthearted Pink (SW 6568, ΔE=3.57).

1. LRV INDEX
80.37%
High Reflectance (Bright)
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Warm Pink-Beige
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
7.41
Muted Architectural
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
350.8°
CIELAB L* 91.82 a* 7.31 b* -1.19
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for 2083-70 (80.37% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 2083-70 (2700K shifts to #FFDBC7)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with 2083-70 (#F5E3EA)
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with 2083-70 (#F5E3EA)
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Benjamin Moore Baby Dreams (2083-70)

Benjamin Moore Baby Dreams (2083-70, #F5E3EA) 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)Baby Dreams (2083-70)#F5E3EA80.37%Warm Pink-Beige0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Pink Proposal (M120-1)#F1E0E878%Earthy Warm TaupeΔE 0.86 (98.2%)
Behr #2Be Mine (100A-2)#F4E3E780%Warm Pink-BeigeΔE 1.39 (97.1%)
Sherwin-Williams #1Lighthearted Pink (SW 6568)#EDD5DD70.93%Warm Pink-BeigeΔE 3.57 (92.5%)
Sherwin-Williams #2Spangle (SW 6834)#E5DBE572.97%Earthy Warm TaupeΔE 3.79 (92%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2083-70#F5E3EA • LRV 80.37%
MATCH #1: Behr M120-1#F1E0E8 • LRV 78%
Behr Pink Proposal (M120-1)
Earthy Warm Taupe • 98.2% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.86CAM16: 1.13

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.86 match for 2083-70: Pink Proposal (M120-1) delivers -2.4 LRV points deeper than Baby Dreams (2083-70) with matched C*=7.38 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2083-70#F5E3EA • LRV 80.37%
MATCH #2: Behr 100A-2#F4E3E7 • LRV 80%
Behr Be Mine (100A-2)
Warm Pink-Beige • 97.1% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.39CAM16: 1.42

Cross-room ΔE=1.39 equivalent for 2083-70: Be Mine (100A-2) delivers identical 80% reflectance to 2083-70 with -0.95 softer C*=6.46 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2083-70#F5E3EA • LRV 80.37%
MATCH #3: Behr RD-W3#FBE7EC • LRV 83.84%
Behr My Sweetheart (RD-W3)
Warm Pink-Beige • 97.1% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.40CAM16: 1.70

Cross-room ΔE=1.4 equivalent for 2083-70: My Sweetheart (RD-W3) delivers +3.5 LRV points lighter than Baby Dreams (2083-70) with matched C*=7.63 saturation.

Best Sherwin-Williams Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2083-70#F5E3EA • LRV 80.37%
MATCH #1: Sherwin-Williams SW 6568#EDD5DD • LRV 70.93%
Sherwin-Williams Lighthearted Pink (SW 6568)
Warm Pink-Beige • 92.5% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 3.57CAM16: 4.28

Visual ΔE=3.57 alternative to 2083-70: Lighthearted Pink (SW 6568) delivers -9.4 LRV points deeper than Baby Dreams (2083-70) with +2.27 higher C*=9.68 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2083-70#F5E3EA • LRV 80.37%
MATCH #2: Sherwin-Williams SW 6834#E5DBE5 • LRV 72.97%
Sherwin-Williams Spangle (SW 6834)
Earthy Warm Taupe • 92% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 3.79CAM16: 4.47

Visual ΔE=3.79 alternative to 2083-70: Spangle (SW 6834) delivers -7.4 LRV points deeper than Baby Dreams (2083-70) with -1.06 softer C*=6.35 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2083-70#F5E3EA • LRV 80.37%
MATCH #3: Sherwin-Williams SW 6295#E8D4D5 • LRV 69.19%
Sherwin-Williams Demure (SW 6295)
Warm Pink-Beige • 91% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 4.27CAM16: 5.37

Visual ΔE=4.27 alternative to 2083-70: Demure (SW 6295) delivers -11.2 LRV points deeper than Baby Dreams (2083-70) with matched C*=7.36 saturation.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Benjamin Moore Baby Dreams (2083-70)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Baby Dreams (#F5E3EA, LRV 80.37%).

LRV 90.36%
Ceiling for 2083-70
Snow White
OC-66
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 89.94%
Trim for 2083-70
Distant Gray
2124-70
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 80.37%
Baby Dreams (2083-70) Wall
Baby Dreams
2083-70
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 59.67%
Adjoining Room (2083-70)
Easter Ribbon
1381
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 49.24%
Accent / Millwork (2083-70)
Violetta
AF-615
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for 2083-70 (80.37% LRV)

Baby Dreams (2083-70, b*=-1.19) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with 2083-70 (#F5E3EA)

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 2083-70 (2700K shifts to #FFDBC7)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Benjamin Moore Alternatives to 2083-70

Need Baby Dreams (2083-70, LRV 80.37%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Benjamin Moore fan-deck steps around #F5E3EA:

Lighter than 2083-70 (+LRV)
Elephant Pink (2087-70)
LRV 83.5% • Warm Pink-Beige
#FAE7E9
ΔE 2.33
Deeper than 2083-70 (-LRV)
Peppermint (1359)
LRV 75.49% • Warm Pink-Beige
#F2DCDE
ΔE 2.85
Warmer than 2083-70 (+b*)
Gentle Blush (2084-70)
LRV 81.78% • Warm Pink-Beige
#FAE4E8
ΔE 1.84
Cooler than 2083-70 (-b*)
Purple Cream (2073-70)
LRV 79.54% • Earthy Warm Taupe
#F0E3EC
ΔE 1.98
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Benjamin Moore Baby Dreams (2083-70) 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 #2083-70
Color Reference Name:
Baby Dreams
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
80.37% • Warm Pink-Beige
Benjamin Moore #2083-70 • #F5E3EA • LRV 80.37%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Benjamin Moore Baby Dreams (2083-70)

Code 2083-70 (Baby Dreams) reflects 80.37% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Baby Dreams (2083-70) registers J'=93.3, a'=6.82, and b'=-1.24 with HSL (337°, 47%, 93%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 92.7 L*_HK. Because 2083-70 carries a*=7.31 red-green and b*=-1.19 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=7.41, Baby Dreams projects a warm warm pink-beige character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 2083-70 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Baby Dreams (2083-70) holds its native #FDE1E0 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 2083-70 adapts to #FFE0D7; at 3500K halogen, Baby Dreams transitions to #FFDFD0; at 3000K residential LED, 2083-70 warms to #FFDDCB; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Baby Dreams (2083-70) settles at #FFDBC7.

When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Baby Dreams (2083-70, #F5E3EA), Behr Pink Proposal (M120-1, #F1E0E8, LRV 78%) scores ΔE2000=0.86 and CAM16=1.13, followed by Be Mine (100A-2, ΔE=1.39). In Sherwin-Williams, Lighthearted Pink (SW 6568, #EDD5DD, LRV 70.93%) achieves ΔE2000=3.57 ahead of Spangle (SW 6834, ΔE=3.79). Coordinate 2083-70 with Snow White (OC-66) ceilings, Distant Gray (2124-70) trim, Easter Ribbon (1381) hallways, and Violetta (AF-615) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Benjamin Moore Baby Dreams (2083-70)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Benjamin Moore Baby Dreams.

SPEC 01LRV 80.37% & H-K 92.7

What is the LRV of Benjamin Moore Baby Dreams (2083-70)?

Benjamin Moore Baby Dreams (2083-70) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 80.37% (#F5E3EA) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 92.7 L*_HK.

At 80.37% reflectance, Baby Dreams (2083-70) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Benjamin Moore walls while maintaining HSL (337°, 47%, 93%).

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2083-70
SPEC 02CIELAB L*91.82 a*7.31 b*-1.19

What undertones does Benjamin Moore Baby Dreams (2083-70) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=91.82, a*=7.31, b*=-1.19) classifies Benjamin Moore Baby Dreams (2083-70) as a Warm Warm Pink-Beige with C*=7.41 chroma and h°=350.8° hue.

Pair Baby Dreams (2083-70) with North & East Windows for 2083-70 (80.37% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with 2083-70 (#F5E3EA). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 2083-70 shifts from #F5E3EA toward #FFDBC7.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2083-70
SPEC 032083-70 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Benjamin Moore Baby Dreams (2083-70)?

Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Baby Dreams (2083-70, #F5E3EA) are Behr Pink Proposal (M120-1, #F1E0E8) at ΔE2000=0.86 and Sherwin-Williams Lighthearted Pink (SW 6568, #EDD5DD) at ΔE2000=3.57.

Both M120-1 and SW 6568 matches are verified against Baby Dreams (2083-70) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2083-70
SPEC 042083-70 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Benjamin Moore Baby Dreams (2083-70)?

Alongside Benjamin Moore Baby Dreams (2083-70, LRV 80.37%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Distant Gray (2124-70, #F2F4F1, LRV 89.94%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.

Pairing Distant Gray (2124-70) with Baby Dreams (2083-70) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2083-70