Benjamin Moore Caribbean Mist (2061-70) records 76.2% LRV and 91.1 L*_HK lightness (#CDE7F1, RGB 205/231/241). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=90.08, a*=-6.52, b*=-7.74, C*=10.12, h°=229.9°) place 2061-70 in the Cool Coastal Blue-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Caribbean Mist (2061-70) are Behr Spacious Skies (P500-1, ΔE=1.75) and Sherwin-Williams Soar (SW 6799, ΔE=2.11).
Benjamin Moore Caribbean Mist (2061-70, #CDE7F1) 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) | Caribbean Mist (2061-70) | #CDE7F1 | 76.2% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Spacious Skies (P500-1) | #D5EAF2 | 79% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.75 (96.3%) |
| Behr #2 | Winterscape (M480-2A) | #C9E5EB | 74% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 2.25 (95.3%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Soar (SW 6799) | #C3DFE8 | 69.93% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 2.11 (95.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Aviary Blue (SW 6778) | #C6E3E8 | 72.52% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 3.00 (93.7%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.75 equivalent for 2061-70: Spacious Skies (P500-1) delivers +2.8 LRV points lighter than Caribbean Mist (2061-70) with -1.91 softer C*=8.21 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.25 alternative to 2061-70: Winterscape (M480-2A) delivers -2.2 LRV points deeper than Caribbean Mist (2061-70) with matched C*=9.99 saturation.
Visual ΔE=2.43 alternative to 2061-70: Soft Cloud (M520-1A) delivers -1.2 LRV points deeper than Caribbean Mist (2061-70) with -1.88 softer C*=8.24 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.11 alternative to 2061-70: Soar (SW 6799) delivers -6.3 LRV points deeper than Caribbean Mist (2061-70) with matched C*=10.53 saturation.
Visual ΔE=3 alternative to 2061-70: Aviary Blue (SW 6778) delivers -3.7 LRV points deeper than Caribbean Mist (2061-70) with matched C*=10.2 saturation.
Visual ΔE=3.37 alternative to 2061-70: Atmospheric (SW 6505) delivers -9.4 LRV points deeper than Caribbean Mist (2061-70) with -1.32 softer C*=8.8 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Caribbean Mist (#CDE7F1, LRV 76.2%).
Caribbean Mist (2061-70, h°=229.9°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Benjamin Moore walls.
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Code 2061-70 (Caribbean Mist) reflects 76.2% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Caribbean Mist (2061-70) registers J'=91.3, a'=-9.43, and b'=-8.29 with HSL (197°, 56%, 87%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 91.1 L*_HK. Because 2061-70 carries a*=-6.52 red-green and b*=-7.74 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=10.12, Caribbean Mist projects a cool cool coastal blue-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 2061-70 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Caribbean Mist (2061-70) holds its native #D6E6E7 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 2061-70 adapts to #DDE4DD; at 3500K halogen, Caribbean Mist transitions to #E3E3D7; at 3000K residential LED, 2061-70 warms to #EAE1D1; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Caribbean Mist (2061-70) settles at #F0E0CD.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Caribbean Mist (2061-70, #CDE7F1), Behr Spacious Skies (P500-1, #D5EAF2, LRV 79%) scores ΔE2000=1.75 and CAM16=2.13, followed by Winterscape (M480-2A, ΔE=2.25). In Sherwin-Williams, Soar (SW 6799, #C3DFE8, LRV 69.93%) achieves ΔE2000=2.11 ahead of Aviary Blue (SW 6778, ΔE=3). Coordinate 2061-70 with White Opulence (879) ceilings, Chalk White (2126-70) trim, Blue Stream (1668) hallways, and Exhale (AF-515) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Caribbean Mist (2061-70) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 76.2% (#CDE7F1) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 91.1 L*_HK.
At 76.2% reflectance, Caribbean Mist (2061-70) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Benjamin Moore walls while maintaining HSL (197°, 56%, 87%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=90.08, a*=-6.52, b*=-7.74) classifies Benjamin Moore Caribbean Mist (2061-70) as a Cool Cool Coastal Blue-Grey with C*=10.12 chroma and h°=229.9° hue.
Pair Caribbean Mist (2061-70) with South & West Sun Exposure for 2061-70 (76.2% LRV) and Honey Red Oak & Amber Maple balanced by Caribbean Mist (2061-70). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 2061-70 shifts from #CDE7F1 toward #F0E0CD.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Caribbean Mist (2061-70, #CDE7F1) are Behr Spacious Skies (P500-1, #D5EAF2) at ΔE2000=1.75 and Sherwin-Williams Soar (SW 6799, #C3DFE8) at ΔE2000=2.11.
Both P500-1 and SW 6799 matches are verified against Caribbean Mist (2061-70) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Caribbean Mist (2061-70, LRV 76.2%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Chalk White (2126-70, #EAEDEB, LRV 84.05%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Chalk White (2126-70) with Caribbean Mist (2061-70) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.