Benjamin Moore Blue Haze (1667) records 69.07% LRV and 87.2 L*_HK lightness (#CBDCDF, RGB 203/220/223). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=86.61, a*=-5.09, b*=-3.42, C*=6.13, h°=213.9°) place 1667 in the Cool Coastal Blue-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Blue Haze (1667) are Behr Waterfall (HDC-CT-16B, ΔE=0.82) and Sherwin-Williams Little Boy Blu (SW 9054, ΔE=0.93).
Benjamin Moore Blue Haze (1667, #CBDCDF) 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) | Blue Haze (1667) | #CBDCDF | 69.07% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Waterfall (HDC-CT-16B) | #CFDFE2 | 72% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 0.82 (98.3%) |
| Behr #2 | Sky Light View (MQ3-53) | #CADADE | 68% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 0.82 (98.3%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Little Boy Blu (SW 9054) | #C7D8DB | 66.23% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 0.93 (98%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Balmy (SW 6512) | #C5D8DE | 66.08% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.70 (96.4%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.82 match for 1667: Waterfall (HDC-CT-16B) delivers +2.9 LRV points lighter than Blue Haze (1667) with matched C*=5.78 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.82 match for 1667: Sky Light View (MQ3-53) delivers -1.1 LRV points deeper than Blue Haze (1667) with matched C*=5.94 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.59 equivalent for 1667: Beach Foam (S450-1) delivers +2.9 LRV points lighter than Blue Haze (1667) with +0.53 higher C*=6.66 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.93 match for 1667: Little Boy Blu (SW 9054) delivers -2.8 LRV points deeper than Blue Haze (1667) with matched C*=6.15 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.7 equivalent for 1667: Balmy (SW 6512) delivers -3 LRV points deeper than Blue Haze (1667) with +1.14 higher C*=7.27 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.99 equivalent for 1667: Byte Blue (SW 6498) delivers identical 68.25% reflectance to 1667 with +2.08 higher C*=8.21 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Blue Haze (#CBDCDF, LRV 69.07%).
Blue Haze (1667, h°=213.9°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Benjamin Moore walls.
Golden Teak, Pecan & Terracotta Pavers grounded by Blue Haze
2700K–3000K Warm LED for 1667 (4000K renders #DAD9CD)
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Code 1667 (Blue Haze) reflects 69.07% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Blue Haze (1667) registers J'=88.3, a'=-7.73, and b'=-4.30 with HSL (189°, 24%, 84%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 87.2 L*_HK. Because 1667 carries a*=-5.09 red-green and b*=-3.42 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=6.13, Blue Haze projects a cool cool coastal blue-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 1667 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Blue Haze (1667) holds its native #D3DBD6 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 1667 adapts to #DAD9CD; at 3500K halogen, Blue Haze transitions to #E0D8C7; at 3000K residential LED, 1667 warms to #E6D6C1; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Blue Haze (1667) settles at #EBD5BE.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Blue Haze (1667, #CBDCDF), Behr Waterfall (HDC-CT-16B, #CFDFE2, LRV 72%) scores ΔE2000=0.82 and CAM16=1.09, followed by Sky Light View (MQ3-53, ΔE=0.82). In Sherwin-Williams, Little Boy Blu (SW 9054, #C7D8DB, LRV 66.23%) achieves ΔE2000=0.93 ahead of Balmy (SW 6512, ΔE=1.7). Coordinate 1667 with Ice Mist (OC-67) ceilings, Distant Gray (2124-70) trim, Snow White (2122-70) hallways, and Nimbus Gray (2131-50) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Blue Haze (1667) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 69.07% (#CBDCDF) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 87.2 L*_HK.
At 69.07% reflectance, Blue Haze (1667) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=86.61) to hold its #CBDCDF color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=86.61, a*=-5.09, b*=-3.42) classifies Benjamin Moore Blue Haze (1667) as a Cool Cool Coastal Blue-Grey with C*=6.13 chroma and h°=213.9° hue.
Pair Blue Haze (1667) with South & West Sun Exposure for 1667 (69.07% LRV) and Golden Teak, Pecan & Terracotta Pavers grounded by Blue Haze. Under 2700K evening bulbs, 1667 shifts from #CBDCDF toward #EBD5BE.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Blue Haze (1667, #CBDCDF) are Behr Waterfall (HDC-CT-16B, #CFDFE2) at ΔE2000=0.82 and Sherwin-Williams Little Boy Blu (SW 9054, #C7D8DB) at ΔE2000=0.93.
Both HDC-CT-16B and SW 9054 matches are verified against Blue Haze (1667) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Blue Haze (1667, LRV 69.07%), 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 Blue Haze (1667) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.