Benjamin Moore Beacon Gray (2128-60) records 66.73% LRV and 86 L*_HK lightness (#CDD7DE, RGB 205/215/222). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=85.43, a*=-2.03, b*=-4.61, C*=5.04, h°=246.2°) place 2128-60 in the Cool Coastal Blue-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Beacon Gray (2128-60) are Behr Pale Cornflower (S520-1, ΔE=0.66) and Sherwin-Williams Mild Blue (SW 6533, ΔE=0.7).
Benjamin Moore Beacon Gray (2128-60, #CDD7DE) 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) | Beacon Gray (2128-60) | #CDD7DE | 66.73% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Pale Cornflower (S520-1) | #CED9E1 | 68% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 0.66 (98.6%) |
| Behr #2 | Siberian Ice (MQ3-57) | #CFD9DE | 68% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.10 (97.7%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Mild Blue (SW 6533) | #CBD5DB | 65.28% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 0.70 (98.5%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Icelandic (SW 6526) | #CBD8E1 | 67.08% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.24 (97.4%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.66 match for 2128-60: Pale Cornflower (S520-1) delivers +1.3 LRV points lighter than Beacon Gray (2128-60) with +0.59 higher C*=5.63 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.1 equivalent for 2128-60: Siberian Ice (MQ3-57) delivers +1.3 LRV points lighter than Beacon Gray (2128-60) with -0.69 softer C*=4.35 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.34 equivalent for 2128-60: Blue Reflection (ICC-35) delivers identical 67% reflectance to 2128-60 with +1.4 higher C*=6.44 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.7 match for 2128-60: Mild Blue (SW 6533) delivers -1.5 LRV points deeper than Beacon Gray (2128-60) with matched C*=4.68 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.24 equivalent for 2128-60: Icelandic (SW 6526) delivers identical 67.08% reflectance to 2128-60 with +1.43 higher C*=6.47 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.76 equivalent for 2128-60: Hinting Blue (SW 6519) delivers +1.1 LRV points lighter than Beacon Gray (2128-60) with -0.66 softer C*=4.38 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Beacon Gray (#CDD7DE, LRV 66.73%).
Beacon Gray (2128-60, h°=246.2°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Benjamin Moore walls.
Caramel Bamboo & Roasted Birch offsetting Beacon Gray (66.73% LRV)
2700K–3000K Warm LED for 2128-60 (4000K renders #DCD4CC)
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Code 2128-60 (Beacon Gray) reflects 66.73% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Beacon Gray (2128-60) registers J'=87.3, a'=-4.38, and b'=-5.88 with HSL (205°, 20%, 84%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 86 L*_HK. Because 2128-60 carries a*=-2.03 red-green and b*=-4.61 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=5.04, Beacon Gray projects a cool cool coastal blue-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 2128-60 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Beacon Gray (2128-60) holds its native #D5D6D5 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 2128-60 adapts to #DCD4CC; at 3500K halogen, Beacon Gray transitions to #E1D3C6; at 3000K residential LED, 2128-60 warms to #E8D1C1; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Beacon Gray (2128-60) settles at #ECD0BD.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Beacon Gray (2128-60, #CDD7DE), Behr Pale Cornflower (S520-1, #CED9E1, LRV 68%) scores ΔE2000=0.66 and CAM16=0.85, followed by Siberian Ice (MQ3-57, ΔE=1.1). In Sherwin-Williams, Mild Blue (SW 6533, #CBD5DB, LRV 65.28%) achieves ΔE2000=0.7 ahead of Icelandic (SW 6526, ΔE=1.24). Coordinate 2128-60 with Super White (I-02) ceilings, White (OC-151) trim, Celtic Blue (ES-31) hallways, and Pike'S Peak Gray (2127-50) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Beacon Gray (2128-60) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 66.73% (#CDD7DE) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 86 L*_HK.
At 66.73% reflectance, Beacon Gray (2128-60) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=85.43) to hold its #CDD7DE color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=85.43, a*=-2.03, b*=-4.61) classifies Benjamin Moore Beacon Gray (2128-60) as a Cool Cool Coastal Blue-Grey with C*=5.04 chroma and h°=246.2° hue.
Pair Beacon Gray (2128-60) with South & West Sun Exposure for 2128-60 (66.73% LRV) and Caramel Bamboo & Roasted Birch offsetting Beacon Gray (66.73% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 2128-60 shifts from #CDD7DE toward #ECD0BD.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Beacon Gray (2128-60, #CDD7DE) are Behr Pale Cornflower (S520-1, #CED9E1) at ΔE2000=0.66 and Sherwin-Williams Mild Blue (SW 6533, #CBD5DB) at ΔE2000=0.7.
Both S520-1 and SW 6533 matches are verified against Beacon Gray (2128-60) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Beacon Gray (2128-60, LRV 66.73%), 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 Beacon Gray (2128-60) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.