Benjamin Moore Celestia Blue (1429) records 66.39% LRV and 86.1 L*_HK lightness (#D0D5E3, RGB 208/213/227). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=85.27, a*=0.97, b*=-7.46, C*=7.52, h°=277.4°) place 1429 in the Cool Violet-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Celestia Blue (1429) are Behr Hint Of Violet (PPU16-8, ΔE=0.51) and Sherwin-Williams Breathtaking (SW 6814, ΔE=2.42).
Benjamin Moore Celestia Blue (1429, #D0D5E3) 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) | Celestia Blue (1429) | #D0D5E3 | 66.39% | Cool Violet-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Hint Of Violet (PPU16-8) | #D1D5E2 | 66.5% | Cool Violet-Grey | ΔE 0.51 (98.9%) |
| Behr #2 | So Blue-berry (S540-1) | #D4D8E3 | 69% | Cool Violet-Grey | ΔE 1.44 (97%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Breathtaking (SW 6814) | #C7D1E2 | 63.03% | Cool Violet-Grey | ΔE 2.42 (94.9%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Wishful Blue (SW 6813) | #D8DDE6 | 71.91% | Cool Violet-Grey | ΔE 2.91 (93.9%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.51 match for 1429: Hint Of Violet (PPU16-8) delivers identical 66.5% reflectance to 1429 with -0.57 softer C*=6.95 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.44 equivalent for 1429: So Blue-berry (S540-1) delivers +2.6 LRV points lighter than Celestia Blue (1429) with -1.62 softer C*=5.9 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.99 equivalent for 1429: Courteous (S560-1) delivers identical 66% reflectance to 1429 with -1.73 softer C*=5.79 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.42 alternative to 1429: Breathtaking (SW 6814) delivers -3.4 LRV points deeper than Celestia Blue (1429) with +2.02 higher C*=9.54 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.91 alternative to 1429: Wishful Blue (SW 6813) delivers +5.5 LRV points lighter than Celestia Blue (1429) with -2.54 softer C*=4.98 chroma.
Visual ΔE=3.73 alternative to 1429: Hyacinth Tint (SW 6968) delivers -7.1 LRV points deeper than Celestia Blue (1429) with +3.97 higher C*=11.49 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Celestia Blue (#D0D5E3, LRV 66.39%).
Celestia Blue (1429, h°=277.4°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Benjamin Moore walls.
Honey Red Oak & Amber Maple balanced by Celestia Blue (1429)
2700K–3000K Warm LED for 1429 (4000K renders #DFD2D0)
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Code 1429 (Celestia Blue) reflects 66.39% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Celestia Blue (1429) registers J'=87.3, a'=-0.69, and b'=-8.62 with HSL (224°, 25%, 85%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 86.1 L*_HK. Because 1429 carries a*=0.97 red-green and b*=-7.46 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=7.52, Celestia Blue projects a cool cool violet-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 1429 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Celestia Blue (1429) holds its native #D8D4DA swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 1429 adapts to #DFD2D0; at 3500K halogen, Celestia Blue transitions to #E4D1CA; at 3000K residential LED, 1429 warms to #EACFC5; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Celestia Blue (1429) settles at #EFCEC1.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Celestia Blue (1429, #D0D5E3), Behr Hint Of Violet (PPU16-8, #D1D5E2, LRV 66.5%) scores ΔE2000=0.51 and CAM16=0.62, followed by So Blue-berry (S540-1, ΔE=1.44). In Sherwin-Williams, Breathtaking (SW 6814, #C7D1E2, LRV 63.03%) achieves ΔE2000=2.42 ahead of Wishful Blue (SW 6813, ΔE=2.91). Coordinate 1429 with Super White (I-02) ceilings, White (OC-151) trim, Lavender Blue (1438) hallways, and Excalibur Gray (2118-50) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Celestia Blue (1429) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 66.39% (#D0D5E3) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 86.1 L*_HK.
At 66.39% reflectance, Celestia Blue (1429) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=85.27) to hold its #D0D5E3 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=85.27, a*=0.97, b*=-7.46) classifies Benjamin Moore Celestia Blue (1429) as a Cool Cool Violet-Grey with C*=7.52 chroma and h°=277.4° hue.
Pair Celestia Blue (1429) with South & West Sun Exposure for 1429 (66.39% LRV) and Honey Red Oak & Amber Maple balanced by Celestia Blue (1429). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 1429 shifts from #D0D5E3 toward #EFCEC1.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Celestia Blue (1429, #D0D5E3) are Behr Hint Of Violet (PPU16-8, #D1D5E2) at ΔE2000=0.51 and Sherwin-Williams Breathtaking (SW 6814, #C7D1E2) at ΔE2000=2.42.
Both PPU16-8 and SW 6814 matches are verified against Celestia Blue (1429) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Celestia Blue (1429, LRV 66.39%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore White (OC-151, #EDEEEB, LRV 85.17%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing White (OC-151) with Celestia Blue (1429) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.