PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #DCD3CA • LRV 66.2% • CIE D65 2°•
BENJAMIN MOORE ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: CC-426
Official Benjamin Moore Fan DeckCC-426
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Bone China
Warm Yellow-Cream
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
220, 211, 202
LRV REFLECTANCE
66.2%
HK LIGHTNESS
85.4 L*
Benjamin Moore Official CatalogFamily: Gray & Greige • Code CC-426

Benjamin Moore Bone China (CC-426) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ BENJAMIN MOORE #CC-426 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Benjamin Moore Bone China (CC-426) records 66.2% LRV and 85.4 L*_HK lightness (#DCD3CA, RGB 220/211/202). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=85.03, a*=1.55, b*=5.55, C*=5.76, h°=74.4°) place CC-426 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Bone China (CC-426) are Behr Jodhpur Tan (N180-2, ΔE=0.47) and Sherwin-Williams Popular Gray (SW 6071, ΔE=1.78).

1. LRV INDEX
66.2%
Medium-Light Balanced
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Warm Yellow-Cream
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
5.76
Muted Architectural
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
74.4°
CIELAB L* 85.03 a* 1.55 b* 5.55
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for CC-426 (66.2% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for CC-426 (2700K shifts to #F9CCAB)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with CC-426 (#DCD3CA)
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with CC-426 (#DCD3CA)
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Benjamin Moore Bone China (CC-426)

Benjamin Moore Bone China (CC-426, #DCD3CA) 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)Bone China (CC-426)#DCD3CA66.2%Warm Yellow-Cream0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Jodhpur Tan (N180-2)#DAD1C864%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.47 (99%)
Behr #2Moth Gray (N200-1)#DAD3CB66%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.91 (98.1%)
Sherwin-Williams #1Popular Gray (SW 6071)#D4CCC361.24%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 1.78 (96.3%)
Sherwin-Williams #2Modern Gray (SW 7632)#D6CEC362.52%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 1.79 (96.2%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore CC-426#DCD3CA • LRV 66.2%
MATCH #1: Behr N180-2#DAD1C8 • LRV 64%
Behr Jodhpur Tan (N180-2)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 99% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.47CAM16: 0.65

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.47 match for CC-426: Jodhpur Tan (N180-2) delivers -2.2 LRV points deeper than Bone China (CC-426) with matched C*=5.77 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore CC-426#DCD3CA • LRV 66.2%
MATCH #2: Behr N200-1#DAD3CB • LRV 66%
Behr Moth Gray (N200-1)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.1% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.91CAM16: 0.72

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.91 match for CC-426: Moth Gray (N200-1) delivers identical 66% reflectance to CC-426 with -0.84 softer C*=4.92 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore CC-426#DCD3CA • LRV 66.2%
MATCH #3: Behr PWN-72#DAD3CC • LRV 66%
Behr Baked Biscotti (PWN-72)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97.7% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.09CAM16: 0.92

Cross-room ΔE=1.09 equivalent for CC-426: Baked Biscotti (PWN-72) delivers identical 66% reflectance to CC-426 with -1.29 softer C*=4.47 chroma.

Best Sherwin-Williams Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore CC-426#DCD3CA • LRV 66.2%
MATCH #1: Sherwin-Williams SW 6071#D4CCC3 • LRV 61.24%
Sherwin-Williams Popular Gray (SW 6071)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 96.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.78CAM16: 2.38

Cross-room ΔE=1.78 equivalent for CC-426: Popular Gray (SW 6071) delivers -5 LRV points deeper than Bone China (CC-426) with matched C*=5.59 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore CC-426#DCD3CA • LRV 66.2%
MATCH #2: Sherwin-Williams SW 7632#D6CEC3 • LRV 62.52%
Sherwin-Williams Modern Gray (SW 7632)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 96.2% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.79CAM16: 1.96

Cross-room ΔE=1.79 equivalent for CC-426: Modern Gray (SW 7632) delivers -3.7 LRV points deeper than Bone China (CC-426) with +0.75 higher C*=6.51 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore CC-426#DCD3CA • LRV 66.2%
MATCH #3: Sherwin-Williams SW 7628#DED8CF • LRV 69.26%
Sherwin-Williams Windfresh White (SW 7628)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 96.2% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.81CAM16: 1.69

Cross-room ΔE=1.81 equivalent for CC-426: Windfresh White (SW 7628) delivers +3.1 LRV points lighter than Bone China (CC-426) with -0.58 softer C*=5.18 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Benjamin Moore Bone China (CC-426)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Bone China (#DCD3CA, LRV 66.2%).

LRV 90.36%
Ceiling for CC-426
Snow White
OC-66
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 86.67%
Trim for CC-426
Wedding Veil
2125-70
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 66.2%
Bone China (CC-426) Wall
Bone China
CC-426
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 87.82%
Adjoining Room (CC-426)
Pink Damask
890
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 92.37%
Accent / Millwork (CC-426)
Snowfall White
2144-70
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for CC-426 (66.2% LRV)

Bone China (CC-426, b*=5.55) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with CC-426 (#DCD3CA)

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for CC-426 (2700K shifts to #F9CCAB)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Benjamin Moore Alternatives to CC-426

Need Bone China (CC-426, LRV 66.2%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Benjamin Moore fan-deck steps around #DCD3CA:

Lighter than CC-426 (+LRV)
Featherstone (1002)
LRV 69.93% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#E2D8CF
ΔE 1.3
Deeper than CC-426 (-LRV)
Portland Gray (2109-60)
LRV 61.24% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#D3CCC7
ΔE 2.53
Warmer than CC-426 (+b*)
Frosted Toffee (988)
LRV 66.37% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#DED3C6
ΔE 1.74
Cooler than CC-426 (-b*)
Portland Gray (2109-60)
LRV 61.24% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#D3CCC7
ΔE 2.53
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Benjamin Moore Bone China (CC-426) 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 #CC-426
Color Reference Name:
Bone China
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
66.2% • Warm Yellow-Cream
Benjamin Moore #CC-426 • #DCD3CA • LRV 66.2%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Benjamin Moore Bone China (CC-426)

Code CC-426 (Bone China) reflects 66.2% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Bone China (CC-426) registers J'=87.1, a'=1.21, and b'=3.90 with HSL (30°, 20%, 83%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 85.4 L*_HK. Because CC-426 carries a*=1.55 red-green and b*=5.55 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=5.76, Bone China projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore CC-426 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Bone China (CC-426) holds its native #E3D2C2 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, CC-426 adapts to #EAD0B9; at 3500K halogen, Bone China transitions to #EFCFB3; at 3000K residential LED, CC-426 warms to #F5CDAE; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Bone China (CC-426) settles at #F9CCAB.

When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Bone China (CC-426, #DCD3CA), Behr Jodhpur Tan (N180-2, #DAD1C8, LRV 64%) scores ΔE2000=0.47 and CAM16=0.65, followed by Moth Gray (N200-1, ΔE=0.91). In Sherwin-Williams, Popular Gray (SW 6071, #D4CCC3, LRV 61.24%) achieves ΔE2000=1.78 ahead of Modern Gray (SW 7632, ΔE=1.79). Coordinate CC-426 with Snow White (OC-66) ceilings, Wedding Veil (2125-70) trim, Pink Damask (890) hallways, and Snowfall White (2144-70) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Benjamin Moore Bone China (CC-426)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Benjamin Moore Bone China.

SPEC 01LRV 66.2% & H-K 85.4

What is the LRV of Benjamin Moore Bone China (CC-426)?

Benjamin Moore Bone China (CC-426) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 66.2% (#DCD3CA) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 85.4 L*_HK.

At 66.2% reflectance, Bone China (CC-426) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=85.03) to hold its #DCD3CA color in bright sun.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedCC-426
SPEC 02CIELAB L*85.03 a*1.55 b*5.55

What undertones does Benjamin Moore Bone China (CC-426) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=85.03, a*=1.55, b*=5.55) classifies Benjamin Moore Bone China (CC-426) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=5.76 chroma and h°=74.4° hue.

Pair Bone China (CC-426) with North & East Windows for CC-426 (66.2% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with CC-426 (#DCD3CA). Under 2700K evening bulbs, CC-426 shifts from #DCD3CA toward #F9CCAB.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedCC-426
SPEC 03CC-426 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Benjamin Moore Bone China (CC-426)?

Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Bone China (CC-426, #DCD3CA) are Behr Jodhpur Tan (N180-2, #DAD1C8) at ΔE2000=0.47 and Sherwin-Williams Popular Gray (SW 6071, #D4CCC3) at ΔE2000=1.78.

Both N180-2 and SW 6071 matches are verified against Bone China (CC-426) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedCC-426
SPEC 04CC-426 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Benjamin Moore Bone China (CC-426)?

Alongside Benjamin Moore Bone China (CC-426, LRV 66.2%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Wedding Veil (2125-70, #EEF0EE, LRV 86.67%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.

Pairing Wedding Veil (2125-70) with Bone China (CC-426) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedCC-426