Benjamin Moore Barren Plain (2111-60) records 63.25% LRV and 83.8 L*_HK lightness (#D3D0C9, RGB 211/208/201). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=83.54, a*=-0.21, b*=3.83, C*=3.84, h°=93.1°) place 2111-60 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Barren Plain (2111-60) are Behr Polar Fox (HDC-NT-17G, ΔE=0.52) and Sherwin-Williams Crushed Ice (SW 7647, ΔE=0.71).
Benjamin Moore Barren Plain (2111-60, #D3D0C9) 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) | Barren Plain (2111-60) | #D3D0C9 | 63.25% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Polar Fox (HDC-NT-17G) | #D2D0C9 | 63% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.52 (98.9%) |
| Behr #2 | Chic Gray (PPU26-10) | #CFCCC5 | 60% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.97 (98%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Crushed Ice (SW 7647) | #D6D3CC | 65.32% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.71 (98.5%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | On the Rocks (SW 7671) | #D0CEC8 | 61.78% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.78 (98.4%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.52 match for 2111-60: Polar Fox (HDC-NT-17G) delivers identical 63% reflectance to 2111-60 with matched C*=3.75 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.97 match for 2111-60: Chic Gray (PPU26-10) delivers -3.3 LRV points deeper than Barren Plain (2111-60) with matched C*=3.86 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.2 equivalent for 2111-60: Gazebo Gray (PPF-18) delivers identical 63% reflectance to 2111-60 with -1.18 softer C*=2.66 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.71 match for 2111-60: Crushed Ice (SW 7647) delivers +2.1 LRV points lighter than Barren Plain (2111-60) with matched C*=3.83 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.78 match for 2111-60: On the Rocks (SW 7671) delivers -1.5 LRV points deeper than Barren Plain (2111-60) with -0.6 softer C*=3.24 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.09 equivalent for 2111-60: Big Chill (SW 7648) delivers -1.4 LRV points deeper than Barren Plain (2111-60) with -1.11 softer C*=2.73 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Barren Plain (#D3D0C9, LRV 63.25%).
Barren Plain (2111-60, b*=3.83) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
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3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 2111-60 (2700K shifts to #F0C9AA)
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Code 2111-60 (Barren Plain) reflects 63.25% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Barren Plain (2111-60) registers J'=85.7, a'=-0.58, and b'=2.87 with HSL (42°, 10%, 81%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 83.8 L*_HK. Because 2111-60 carries a*=-0.21 red-green and b*=3.83 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=3.84, Barren Plain projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 2111-60 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Barren Plain (2111-60) holds its native #DACFC1 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 2111-60 adapts to #E1CDB8; at 3500K halogen, Barren Plain transitions to #E6CCB2; at 3000K residential LED, 2111-60 warms to #ECCAAE; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Barren Plain (2111-60) settles at #F0C9AA.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Barren Plain (2111-60, #D3D0C9), Behr Polar Fox (HDC-NT-17G, #D2D0C9, LRV 63%) scores ΔE2000=0.52 and CAM16=0.4, followed by Chic Gray (PPU26-10, ΔE=0.97). In Sherwin-Williams, Crushed Ice (SW 7647, #D6D3CC, LRV 65.32%) achieves ΔE2000=0.71 ahead of On the Rocks (SW 7671, ΔE=0.78). Coordinate 2111-60 with White Opulence (OC-69) ceilings, White (OC-151) trim, White Dove (OC-17) hallways, and Snowfall White (2144-70) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Benjamin Moore Barren Plain.
Benjamin Moore Barren Plain (2111-60) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 63.25% (#D3D0C9) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 83.8 L*_HK.
At 63.25% reflectance, Barren Plain (2111-60) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=83.54) to hold its #D3D0C9 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=83.54, a*=-0.21, b*=3.83) classifies Benjamin Moore Barren Plain (2111-60) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=3.84 chroma and h°=93.1° hue.
Pair Barren Plain (2111-60) with North & East Windows for 2111-60 (63.25% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Barren Plain (2111-60). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 2111-60 shifts from #D3D0C9 toward #F0C9AA.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Barren Plain (2111-60, #D3D0C9) are Behr Polar Fox (HDC-NT-17G, #D2D0C9) at ΔE2000=0.52 and Sherwin-Williams Crushed Ice (SW 7647, #D6D3CC) at ΔE2000=0.71.
Both HDC-NT-17G and SW 7647 matches are verified against Barren Plain (2111-60) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Barren Plain (2111-60, LRV 63.25%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore White (OC-151, #EDEEEB, LRV 85.17%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing White (OC-151) with Barren Plain (2111-60) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.