PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #EBEDEA • LRV 84.18% • CIE D65 2°•
BENJAMIN MOORE ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: CC-20
Official Benjamin Moore Fan DeckCC-20
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Decorator'S White
Soft Green-Beige
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
235, 237, 234
LRV REFLECTANCE
84.18%
HK LIGHTNESS
93.7 L*
Benjamin Moore Official CatalogFamily: White & Off-White • Code CC-20

Benjamin Moore Decorator'S White (CC-20) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ BENJAMIN MOORE #CC-20 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Benjamin Moore Decorator'S White (CC-20) records 84.18% LRV and 93.7 L*_HK lightness (#EBEDEA, RGB 235/237/234). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=93.52, a*=-1.2, b*=1.22, C*=1.71, h°=134.5°) place CC-20 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Decorator'S White (CC-20) are Behr Silver Sky (W-F-510, ΔE=0.21) and Sherwin-Williams Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007, ΔE=0.67).

1. LRV INDEX
84.18%
High Reflectance (Bright)
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Soft Green-Beige
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
1.71
Whisper-Soft Neutral
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
134.5°
CIELAB L* 93.52 a* -1.2 b* 1.22
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for CC-20 (84.18% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for CC-20 (2700K shifts to #FFE5C7)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Decorator'S White (CC-20)
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Decorator'S White (CC-20)
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Benjamin Moore Decorator'S White (CC-20)

Benjamin Moore Decorator'S White (CC-20, #EBEDEA) 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)Decorator'S White (CC-20)#EBEDEA84.18%Soft Green-Beige0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Silver Sky (W-F-510)#EAECE984%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 0.21 (99.6%)
Behr #2Vibrant White (BWC-12)#EAEDEB84%Organic Sage Green-GreyΔE 0.62 (98.7%)
Sherwin-Williams #1Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007)#E9EBE782.53%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 0.67 (98.6%)
Sherwin-Williams #2Extra White (SW 7006)#EEEFEA85.89%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 1.09 (97.7%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore CC-20#EBEDEA • LRV 84.18%
MATCH #1: Behr W-F-510#EAECE9 • LRV 84%
Behr Silver Sky (W-F-510)
Soft Green-Beige • 99.6% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.21CAM16: 0.30

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.21 match for CC-20: Silver Sky (W-F-510) delivers identical 84% reflectance to CC-20 with matched C*=1.71 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore CC-20#EBEDEA • LRV 84.18%
MATCH #2: Behr BWC-12#EAEDEB • LRV 84%
Behr Vibrant White (BWC-12)
Organic Sage Green-Grey • 98.7% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.62CAM16: 0.79

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.62 match for CC-20: Vibrant White (BWC-12) delivers identical 84% reflectance to CC-20 with matched C*=1.49 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore CC-20#EBEDEA • LRV 84.18%
MATCH #3: Behr PWN-36#EAEBE9 • LRV 83%
Behr Celestial Glow (PWN-36)
Crisp Neutral True White/Grey • 98.2% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.87CAM16: 0.82

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.87 match for CC-20: Celestial Glow (PWN-36) delivers -1.2 LRV points deeper than Decorator'S White (CC-20) with -0.62 softer C*=1.09 chroma.

Best Sherwin-Williams Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore CC-20#EBEDEA • LRV 84.18%
MATCH #1: Sherwin-Williams SW 7007#E9EBE7 • LRV 82.53%
Sherwin-Williams Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007)
Soft Green-Beige • 98.6% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.67CAM16: 0.79

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.67 match for CC-20: Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) delivers -1.7 LRV points deeper than Decorator'S White (CC-20) with matched C*=2.19 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore CC-20#EBEDEA • LRV 84.18%
MATCH #2: Sherwin-Williams SW 7006#EEEFEA • LRV 85.89%
Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006)
Soft Green-Beige • 97.7% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.09CAM16: 1.23

Cross-room ΔE=1.09 equivalent for CC-20: Extra White (SW 7006) delivers +1.7 LRV points lighter than Decorator'S White (CC-20) with +0.89 higher C*=2.6 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore CC-20#EBEDEA • LRV 84.18%
MATCH #3: Sherwin-Williams SW 7005#EDECE6 • LRV 83.77%
Sherwin-Williams Pure White (SW 7005)
Soft Green-Beige • 96.2% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.82CAM16: 1.93

Cross-room ΔE=1.82 equivalent for CC-20: Pure White (SW 7005) delivers identical 83.77% reflectance to CC-20 with +1.39 higher C*=3.1 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Benjamin Moore Decorator'S White (CC-20)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Decorator'S White (#EBEDEA, LRV 84.18%).

LRV 90.36%
Ceiling for CC-20
Snow White
OC-66
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 89.94%
Trim for CC-20
Distant Gray
2124-70
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 84.18%
Decorator'S White (CC-20) Wall
Decorator'S White
CC-20
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 62.23%
Adjoining Room (CC-20)
Cliffside Gray
HC-180
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 48.7%
Accent / Millwork (CC-20)
Coventry Gray
HC-169
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for CC-20 (84.18% LRV)

Decorator'S White (CC-20, b*=1.22) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Decorator'S White (CC-20)

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for CC-20 (2700K shifts to #FFE5C7)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Benjamin Moore Alternatives to CC-20

Need Decorator'S White (CC-20, LRV 84.18%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Benjamin Moore fan-deck steps around #EBEDEA:

Lighter than CC-20 (+LRV)
Super White (I-02)
LRV 88.41% • Soft Green-Beige
#F1F2EE
ΔE 1.24
Deeper than CC-20 (-LRV)
Mountainscape (870)
LRV 79.42% • Soft Green-Beige
#E5E7E4
ΔE 1.29
Warmer than CC-20 (+b*)Oxford White (869)
LRV 87.43% • Soft Green-Beige
#F0F1EA
ΔE 2.06
Cooler than CC-20 (-b*)
Lily White (2128-70)
LRV 80.54% • Cool Coastal Blue-Grey
#E3E9EB
ΔE 3
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Benjamin Moore Decorator'S White (CC-20) 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 #CC-20
Color Reference Name:
Decorator'S White
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
84.18% • Soft Green-Beige
Benjamin Moore #CC-20 • #EBEDEA • LRV 84.18%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Benjamin Moore Decorator'S White (CC-20)

Code CC-20 (Decorator'S White) reflects 84.18% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Decorator'S White (CC-20) registers J'=94.5, a'=-2.48, and b'=0.75 with HSL (100°, 8%, 92%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 93.7 L*_HK. Because CC-20 carries a*=-1.2 red-green and b*=1.22 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=1.71, Decorator'S White projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore CC-20 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Decorator'S White (CC-20) holds its native #F3EBE0 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, CC-20 adapts to #FBEAD7; at 3500K halogen, Decorator'S White transitions to #FFE9D0; at 3000K residential LED, CC-20 warms to #FFE7CB; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Decorator'S White (CC-20) settles at #FFE5C7.

When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Decorator'S White (CC-20, #EBEDEA), Behr Silver Sky (W-F-510, #EAECE9, LRV 84%) scores ΔE2000=0.21 and CAM16=0.3, followed by Vibrant White (BWC-12, ΔE=0.62). In Sherwin-Williams, Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007, #E9EBE7, LRV 82.53%) achieves ΔE2000=0.67 ahead of Extra White (SW 7006, ΔE=1.09). Coordinate CC-20 with Snow White (OC-66) ceilings, Distant Gray (2124-70) trim, Cliffside Gray (HC-180) hallways, and Coventry Gray (HC-169) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Benjamin Moore Decorator'S White (CC-20)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Benjamin Moore Decorator'S White.

SPEC 01LRV 84.18% & H-K 93.7

What is the LRV of Benjamin Moore Decorator'S White (CC-20)?

Benjamin Moore Decorator'S White (CC-20) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 84.18% (#EBEDEA) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 93.7 L*_HK.

At 84.18% reflectance, Decorator'S White (CC-20) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Benjamin Moore walls while maintaining HSL (100°, 8%, 92%).

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedCC-20
SPEC 02CIELAB L*93.52 a*-1.2 b*1.22

What undertones does Benjamin Moore Decorator'S White (CC-20) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=93.52, a*=-1.2, b*=1.22) classifies Benjamin Moore Decorator'S White (CC-20) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=1.71 chroma and h°=134.5° hue.

Pair Decorator'S White (CC-20) with North & East Windows for CC-20 (84.18% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Decorator'S White (CC-20). Under 2700K evening bulbs, CC-20 shifts from #EBEDEA toward #FFE5C7.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedCC-20
SPEC 03CC-20 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Benjamin Moore Decorator'S White (CC-20)?

Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Decorator'S White (CC-20, #EBEDEA) are Behr Silver Sky (W-F-510, #EAECE9) at ΔE2000=0.21 and Sherwin-Williams Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007, #E9EBE7) at ΔE2000=0.67.

Both W-F-510 and SW 7007 matches are verified against Decorator'S White (CC-20) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedCC-20
SPEC 04CC-20 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Benjamin Moore Decorator'S White (CC-20)?

Alongside Benjamin Moore Decorator'S White (CC-20, LRV 84.18%), 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 Decorator'S White (CC-20) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedCC-20