Benjamin Moore Candle White (2164-70) records 81.99% LRV and 92.9 L*_HK lightness (#F2E8DD, RGB 242/232/221). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=92.49, a*=1.53, b*=6.55, C*=6.73, h°=76.9°) place 2164-70 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Candle White (2164-70) are Behr Ballet White (PPU3-4, ΔE=0.86) and Sherwin-Williams Downy (SW 7002, ΔE=1.47).
Benjamin Moore Candle White (2164-70, #F2E8DD) 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) | Candle White (2164-70) | #F2E8DD | 81.99% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Ballet White (PPU3-4) | #F2E7DA | 81.29% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.86 (98.2%) |
| Behr #2 | Cotton Sheets (RD-W15) | #F7EBDD | 85% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.45 (97%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Downy (SW 7002) | #EFE8DD | 81.44% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.47 (96.9%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Futon (SW 7101) | #EDE6DB | 79.86% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.57 (96.7%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.86 match for 2164-70: Ballet White (PPU3-4) delivers identical 81.29% reflectance to 2164-70 with +1.08 higher C*=7.81 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.45 equivalent for 2164-70: Cotton Sheets (RD-W15) delivers +3 LRV points lighter than Candle White (2164-70) with +1.69 higher C*=8.42 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.5 equivalent for 2164-70: Adobe White (ECC-55-2) delivers -1 LRV points deeper than Candle White (2164-70) with +1.92 higher C*=8.65 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.47 equivalent for 2164-70: Downy (SW 7002) delivers identical 81.44% reflectance to 2164-70 with -0.53 softer C*=6.2 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.57 equivalent for 2164-70: Futon (SW 7101) delivers -2.1 LRV points deeper than Candle White (2164-70) with -0.52 softer C*=6.21 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.85 equivalent for 2164-70: Porcelain (SW 53) delivers -6.4 LRV points deeper than Candle White (2164-70) with matched C*=6.58 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Candle White (#F2E8DD, LRV 81.99%).
Candle White (2164-70, b*=6.55) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under 2164-70
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 2164-70 (2700K shifts to #FFE0BB)
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Code 2164-70 (Candle White) reflects 81.99% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Candle White (2164-70) registers J'=93.7, a'=1.18, and b'=4.51 with HSL (31°, 45%, 91%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 92.9 L*_HK. Because 2164-70 carries a*=1.53 red-green and b*=6.55 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=6.73, Candle White projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 2164-70 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Candle White (2164-70) holds its native #FAE6D4 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 2164-70 adapts to #FFE5CA; at 3500K halogen, Candle White transitions to #FFE4C4; at 3000K residential LED, 2164-70 warms to #FFE2BF; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Candle White (2164-70) settles at #FFE0BB.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Candle White (2164-70, #F2E8DD), Behr Ballet White (PPU3-4, #F2E7DA, LRV 81.29%) scores ΔE2000=0.86 and CAM16=0.76, followed by Cotton Sheets (RD-W15, ΔE=1.45). In Sherwin-Williams, Downy (SW 7002, #EFE8DD, LRV 81.44%) achieves ΔE2000=1.47 ahead of Futon (SW 7101, ΔE=1.57). Coordinate 2164-70 with White Opulence (OC-69) ceilings, White (PM-2) trim, Rocking Chair (CSP-400) hallways, and Hazelwood (1005) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Candle White (2164-70) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 81.99% (#F2E8DD) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 92.9 L*_HK.
At 81.99% reflectance, Candle White (2164-70) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Benjamin Moore walls while maintaining HSL (31°, 45%, 91%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=92.49, a*=1.53, b*=6.55) classifies Benjamin Moore Candle White (2164-70) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=6.73 chroma and h°=76.9° hue.
Pair Candle White (2164-70) with North & East Windows for 2164-70 (81.99% LRV) and Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under 2164-70. Under 2700K evening bulbs, 2164-70 shifts from #F2E8DD toward #FFE0BB.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Candle White (2164-70, #F2E8DD) are Behr Ballet White (PPU3-4, #F2E7DA) at ΔE2000=0.86 and Sherwin-Williams Downy (SW 7002, #EFE8DD) at ΔE2000=1.47.
Both PPU3-4 and SW 7002 matches are verified against Candle White (2164-70) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Candle White (2164-70, LRV 81.99%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore White (PM-2, #EDEEEB, LRV 85.17%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
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