PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #E7D1C2 • LRV 66.76% • CIE D65 2°•
BENJAMIN MOORE ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: 1164
Official Benjamin Moore Fan Deck1164
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Coastal Cottage
Warm Yellow-Cream
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
231, 209, 194
LRV REFLECTANCE
66.76%
HK LIGHTNESS
86 L*
Benjamin Moore Official CatalogFamily: Beige & Cream • Code 1164

Benjamin Moore Coastal Cottage (1164) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ BENJAMIN MOORE #1164 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Benjamin Moore Coastal Cottage (1164) records 66.76% LRV and 86 L*_HK lightness (#E7D1C2, RGB 231/209/194). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=85.24, a*=5.23, b*=10.22, C*=11.48, h°=62.9°) place 1164 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Coastal Cottage (1164) are Behr Conch Shell (S200-1, ΔE=0.92) and Sherwin-Williams Pueblo (SW 7711, ΔE=1.81).

1. LRV INDEX
66.76%
Medium-Light Balanced
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Warm Yellow-Cream
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
11.48
Rich Chromatic Saturation
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
62.9°
CIELAB L* 85.24 a* 5.23 b* 10.22
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for 1164 (66.76% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 1164 (2700K shifts to #FFCAA4)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Coastal Cottage
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Coastal Cottage
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Benjamin Moore Coastal Cottage (1164)

Benjamin Moore Coastal Cottage (1164, #E7D1C2) 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)Coastal Cottage (1164)#E7D1C266.76%Warm Yellow-Cream0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Conch Shell (S200-1)#E8D2C167%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.92 (98.1%)
Behr #2Seaside Villa (S190-1)#E9D5C969%Warm Gold-BeigeΔE 1.56 (96.7%)
Sherwin-Williams #1Pueblo (SW 7711)#E6D0BD65.91%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 1.81 (96.2%)
Sherwin-Williams #2Spun Sugar (SW 6337)#EDD2C068.24%Rich Yellow-CreamΔE 1.84 (96.1%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 1164#E7D1C2 • LRV 66.76%
MATCH #1: Behr S200-1#E8D2C1 • LRV 67%
Behr Conch Shell (S200-1)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.1% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.92CAM16: 0.69

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.92 match for 1164: Conch Shell (S200-1) delivers identical 67% reflectance to 1164 with +0.75 higher C*=12.23 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 1164#E7D1C2 • LRV 66.76%
MATCH #2: Behr S190-1#E9D5C9 • LRV 69%
Behr Seaside Villa (S190-1)
Warm Gold-Beige • 96.7% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.56CAM16: 1.60

Cross-room ΔE=1.56 equivalent for 1164: Seaside Villa (S190-1) delivers +2.2 LRV points lighter than Coastal Cottage (1164) with -1.7 softer C*=9.78 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 1164#E7D1C2 • LRV 66.76%
MATCH #3: Behr S220-1#E4D1C0 • LRV 66%
Behr Autumn Blush (S220-1)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 96.1% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.88CAM16: 1.24

Cross-room ΔE=1.88 equivalent for 1164: Autumn Blush (S220-1) delivers identical 66% reflectance to 1164 with matched C*=11.48 saturation.

Best Sherwin-Williams Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 1164#E7D1C2 • LRV 66.76%
MATCH #1: Sherwin-Williams SW 7711#E6D0BD • LRV 65.91%
Sherwin-Williams Pueblo (SW 7711)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 96.2% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.81CAM16: 1.35

Cross-room ΔE=1.81 equivalent for 1164: Pueblo (SW 7711) delivers identical 65.91% reflectance to 1164 with +1.59 higher C*=13.07 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 1164#E7D1C2 • LRV 66.76%
MATCH #2: Sherwin-Williams SW 6337#EDD2C0 • LRV 68.24%
Sherwin-Williams Spun Sugar (SW 6337)
Rich Yellow-Cream • 96.1% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.84CAM16: 1.71

Cross-room ΔE=1.84 equivalent for 1164: Spun Sugar (SW 6337) delivers +1.5 LRV points lighter than Coastal Cottage (1164) with +2.52 higher C*=14 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 1164#E7D1C2 • LRV 66.76%
MATCH #3: Sherwin-Williams SW 6057#DECABD • LRV 61.68%
Sherwin-Williams Malted Milk (SW 6057)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 95.9% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.95CAM16: 2.50

Cross-room ΔE=1.95 equivalent for 1164: Malted Milk (SW 6057) delivers -5.1 LRV points deeper than Coastal Cottage (1164) with -1.23 softer C*=10.25 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Benjamin Moore Coastal Cottage (1164)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Coastal Cottage (#E7D1C2, LRV 66.76%).

LRV 89.1%
Ceiling for 1164
White Opulence
879
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 89.94%
Trim for 1164
Distant Gray
2124-70
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 66.76%
Coastal Cottage (1164) Wall
Coastal Cottage
1164
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 88.34%
Adjoining Room (1164)
Ecru
2014-70
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 91.99%
Accent / Millwork (1164)
Crisp Linen
CSP-305
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for 1164 (66.76% LRV)

Coastal Cottage (1164, b*=10.22) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Coastal Cottage

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 1164 (2700K shifts to #FFCAA4)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Benjamin Moore Alternatives to 1164

Need Coastal Cottage (1164, LRV 66.76%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Benjamin Moore fan-deck steps around #E7D1C2:

Lighter than 1164 (+LRV)
Love Always (896)
LRV 71.86% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#EFD8C6
ΔE 2
Deeper than 1164 (-LRV)
Basking Ridge Beige (1158)
LRV 60.83% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#E0C8B6
ΔE 2.43
Warmer than 1164 (+b*)
Love Always (896)
LRV 71.86% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#EFD8C6
ΔE 2
Cooler than 1164 (-b*)
Light Mocha (2096-60)
LRV 65% • Warm Gold-Beige
#E2CFC4
ΔE 1.82
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Benjamin Moore Coastal Cottage (1164) 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 #1164
Color Reference Name:
Coastal Cottage
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
66.76% • Warm Yellow-Cream
Benjamin Moore #1164 • #E7D1C2 • LRV 66.76%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Benjamin Moore Coastal Cottage (1164)

Code 1164 (Coastal Cottage) reflects 66.76% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Coastal Cottage (1164) registers J'=87.5, a'=4.37, and b'=6.70 with HSL (24°, 44%, 83%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 86 L*_HK. Because 1164 carries a*=5.23 red-green and b*=10.22 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=11.48, Coastal Cottage projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 1164 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Coastal Cottage (1164) holds its native #EED0BA swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 1164 adapts to #F4CEB1; at 3500K halogen, Coastal Cottage transitions to #F9CDAC; at 3000K residential LED, 1164 warms to #FFCBA7; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Coastal Cottage (1164) settles at #FFCAA4.

When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Coastal Cottage (1164, #E7D1C2), Behr Conch Shell (S200-1, #E8D2C1, LRV 67%) scores ΔE2000=0.92 and CAM16=0.69, followed by Seaside Villa (S190-1, ΔE=1.56). In Sherwin-Williams, Pueblo (SW 7711, #E6D0BD, LRV 65.91%) achieves ΔE2000=1.81 ahead of Spun Sugar (SW 6337, ΔE=1.84). Coordinate 1164 with White Opulence (879) ceilings, Distant Gray (2124-70) trim, Ecru (2014-70) hallways, and Crisp Linen (CSP-305) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Benjamin Moore Coastal Cottage (1164)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Benjamin Moore Coastal Cottage.

SPEC 01LRV 66.76% & H-K 86

What is the LRV of Benjamin Moore Coastal Cottage (1164)?

Benjamin Moore Coastal Cottage (1164) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 66.76% (#E7D1C2) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 86 L*_HK.

At 66.76% reflectance, Coastal Cottage (1164) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=85.24) to hold its #E7D1C2 color in bright sun.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified1164
SPEC 02CIELAB L*85.24 a*5.23 b*10.22

What undertones does Benjamin Moore Coastal Cottage (1164) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=85.24, a*=5.23, b*=10.22) classifies Benjamin Moore Coastal Cottage (1164) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=11.48 chroma and h°=62.9° hue.

Pair Coastal Cottage (1164) with North & East Windows for 1164 (66.76% LRV) and Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Coastal Cottage. Under 2700K evening bulbs, 1164 shifts from #E7D1C2 toward #FFCAA4.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified1164
SPEC 031164 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Benjamin Moore Coastal Cottage (1164)?

Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Coastal Cottage (1164, #E7D1C2) are Behr Conch Shell (S200-1, #E8D2C1) at ΔE2000=0.92 and Sherwin-Williams Pueblo (SW 7711, #E6D0BD) at ΔE2000=1.81.

Both S200-1 and SW 7711 matches are verified against Coastal Cottage (1164) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified1164
SPEC 041164 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Benjamin Moore Coastal Cottage (1164)?

Alongside Benjamin Moore Coastal Cottage (1164, LRV 66.76%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Distant Gray (2124-70, #F2F4F1, LRV 89.94%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.

Pairing Distant Gray (2124-70) with Coastal Cottage (1164) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified1164