Benjamin Moore Blue Lace (1625) records 67.47% LRV and 86.1 L*_HK lightness (#D0D8D9, RGB 208/216/217). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=85.77, a*=-2.51, b*=-1.43, C*=2.89, h°=209.7°) place 1625 in the Cool Coastal Blue-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Blue Lace (1625) are Behr Ash Blue (N470-1, ΔE=1.18) and Sherwin-Williams Lullaby (SW 9136, ΔE=1.27).
Benjamin Moore Blue Lace (1625, #D0D8D9) 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 Lace (1625) | #D0D8D9 | 67.47% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Ash Blue (N470-1) | #CBD5D6 | 65% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.18 (97.5%) |
| Behr #2 | Absolute Zero (N490-1) | #CBD3D5 | 64% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.28 (97.3%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Lullaby (SW 9136) | #CBD4D4 | 64.48% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 1.27 (97.3%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Hinting Blue (SW 6519) | #CED9DD | 67.86% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.67 (96.5%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.18 equivalent for 1625: Ash Blue (N470-1) delivers -2.5 LRV points deeper than Blue Lace (1625) with +0.71 higher C*=3.6 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.28 equivalent for 1625: Absolute Zero (N490-1) delivers -3.5 LRV points deeper than Blue Lace (1625) with matched C*=3.03 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.31 equivalent for 1625: Solemn Silence (PPU26-12) delivers identical 68% reflectance to 1625 with -1.1 softer C*=1.79 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.27 equivalent for 1625: Lullaby (SW 9136) delivers -3 LRV points deeper than Blue Lace (1625) with matched C*=3.22 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.67 equivalent for 1625: Hinting Blue (SW 6519) delivers identical 67.86% reflectance to 1625 with +1.49 higher C*=4.38 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.83 equivalent for 1625: Misty (SW 6232) delivers -3.8 LRV points deeper than Blue Lace (1625) with -1.09 softer C*=1.8 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Blue Lace (#D0D8D9, LRV 67.47%).
Blue Lace (1625, h°=209.7°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Benjamin Moore walls.
Honey Red Oak & Amber Maple balanced by Blue Lace (1625)
2700K–3000K Warm LED for 1625 (4000K renders #DFD5C7)
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Code 1625 (Blue Lace) reflects 67.47% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Blue Lace (1625) registers J'=87.6, a'=-4.70, and b'=-2.33 with HSL (187°, 11%, 83%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 86.1 L*_HK. Because 1625 carries a*=-2.51 red-green and b*=-1.43 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=2.89, Blue Lace projects a cool cool coastal blue-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 1625 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Blue Lace (1625) holds its native #D8D7D0 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 1625 adapts to #DFD5C7; at 3500K halogen, Blue Lace transitions to #E4D4C1; at 3000K residential LED, 1625 warms to #EAD2BC; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Blue Lace (1625) settles at #EFD1B8.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Blue Lace (1625, #D0D8D9), Behr Ash Blue (N470-1, #CBD5D6, LRV 65%) scores ΔE2000=1.18 and CAM16=1.4, followed by Absolute Zero (N490-1, ΔE=1.28). In Sherwin-Williams, Lullaby (SW 9136, #CBD4D4, LRV 64.48%) achieves ΔE2000=1.27 ahead of Hinting Blue (SW 6519, ΔE=1.67). Coordinate 1625 with Super White (I-02) ceilings, Ultra White (CC-10) trim, Super White (OC-152) hallways, and Subway Tile&Reg; (CSP-585) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Blue Lace (1625) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 67.47% (#D0D8D9) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 86.1 L*_HK.
At 67.47% reflectance, Blue Lace (1625) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=85.77) to hold its #D0D8D9 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=85.77, a*=-2.51, b*=-1.43) classifies Benjamin Moore Blue Lace (1625) as a Cool Cool Coastal Blue-Grey with C*=2.89 chroma and h°=209.7° hue.
Pair Blue Lace (1625) with South & West Sun Exposure for 1625 (67.47% LRV) and Honey Red Oak & Amber Maple balanced by Blue Lace (1625). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 1625 shifts from #D0D8D9 toward #EFD1B8.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Blue Lace (1625, #D0D8D9) are Behr Ash Blue (N470-1, #CBD5D6) at ΔE2000=1.18 and Sherwin-Williams Lullaby (SW 9136, #CBD4D4) at ΔE2000=1.27.
Both N470-1 and SW 9136 matches are verified against Blue Lace (1625) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Blue Lace (1625, LRV 67.47%), 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 Blue Lace (1625) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.