Benjamin Moore Cement Gray (2112-60) records 60.45% LRV and 82.1 L*_HK lightness (#CDCCCA, RGB 205/204/202). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=82.07, a*=-0.02, b*=1.11, C*=1.11, h°=91°) place 2112-60 in the Crisp Neutral True White/Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Cement Gray (2112-60) are Behr Pewter Vase (PPL-64, ΔE=0.94) and Sherwin-Williams Zircon (SW 7667, ΔE=0.93).
Benjamin Moore Cement Gray (2112-60, #CDCCCA) 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) | Cement Gray (2112-60) | #CDCCCA | 60.45% | Crisp Neutral True White/Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Pewter Vase (PPL-64) | #CECECB | 61% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.94 (98%) |
| Behr #2 | Silver Screen (770E-2) | #CDCECD | 61% | Crisp Neutral True White/Grey | ΔE 1.10 (97.7%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Zircon (SW 7667) | #CAC9C6 | 58.44% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.93 (98%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Passive (SW 7064) | #CBCCC9 | 60.12% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.29 (97.3%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.94 match for 2112-60: Pewter Vase (PPL-64) delivers identical 61% reflectance to 2112-60 with matched C*=1.58 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.1 equivalent for 2112-60: Silver Screen (770E-2) delivers identical 61% reflectance to 2112-60 with matched C*=0.64 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.27 equivalent for 2112-60: Gentle Rain (790E-2) delivers -1.5 LRV points deeper than Cement Gray (2112-60) with +1.13 higher C*=2.24 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.93 match for 2112-60: Zircon (SW 7667) delivers -2 LRV points deeper than Cement Gray (2112-60) with +0.52 higher C*=1.63 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.29 equivalent for 2112-60: Passive (SW 7064) delivers identical 60.12% reflectance to 2112-60 with +0.52 higher C*=1.63 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.51 equivalent for 2112-60: Unique Gray (SW 6260) delivers -1.8 LRV points deeper than Cement Gray (2112-60) with matched C*=0.73 saturation.
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Cement Gray (2112-60, C*=1.11) maintains stable neutral balance across N/S/E/W rooms.
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Code 2112-60 (Cement Gray) reflects 60.45% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Cement Gray (2112-60) registers J'=84.4, a'=-0.80, and b'=0.75 with HSL (40°, 3%, 80%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 82.1 L*_HK. Because 2112-60 carries a*=-0.02 red-green and b*=1.11 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=1.11, Cement Gray projects a neutral crisp neutral true white/grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 2112-60 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Cement Gray (2112-60) holds its native #D4CBC2 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 2112-60 adapts to #DBC9B9; at 3500K halogen, Cement Gray transitions to #E0C8B4; at 3000K residential LED, 2112-60 warms to #E6C7AF; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Cement Gray (2112-60) settles at #EAC5AB.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Cement Gray (2112-60, #CDCCCA), Behr Pewter Vase (PPL-64, #CECECB, LRV 61%) scores ΔE2000=0.94 and CAM16=0.9, followed by Silver Screen (770E-2, ΔE=1.1). In Sherwin-Williams, Zircon (SW 7667, #CAC9C6, LRV 58.44%) achieves ΔE2000=0.93 ahead of Passive (SW 7064, ΔE=1.29). Coordinate 2112-60 with Chantilly Lace (OC-65) ceilings, Wedding Veil (2125-70) trim, Oyster (2115-70) hallways, and Distant Gray (2124-70) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Cement Gray (2112-60) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 60.45% (#CDCCCA) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 82.1 L*_HK.
At 60.45% reflectance, Cement Gray (2112-60) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=82.07) to hold its #CDCCCA color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=82.07, a*=-0.02, b*=1.11) classifies Benjamin Moore Cement Gray (2112-60) as a Neutral Crisp Neutral True White/Grey with C*=1.11 chroma and h°=91° hue.
Pair Cement Gray (2112-60) with Multi-Exposure Open Floor Plans for 2112-60 (60.45% LRV) and Herringbone Oak & Warm Travertine matched to Cement Gray (60.45% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 2112-60 shifts from #CDCCCA toward #EAC5AB.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Cement Gray (2112-60, #CDCCCA) are Behr Pewter Vase (PPL-64, #CECECB) at ΔE2000=0.94 and Sherwin-Williams Zircon (SW 7667, #CAC9C6) at ΔE2000=0.93.
Both PPL-64 and SW 7667 matches are verified against Cement Gray (2112-60) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Cement Gray (2112-60, LRV 60.45%), 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 Cement Gray (2112-60) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.