PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #E2E7DC • LRV 78.55% • CIE D65 2°•
BENJAMIN MOORE ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: CC-608
Official Benjamin Moore Fan DeckCC-608
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Dewdrop
Soft Green-Beige
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
226, 231, 220
LRV REFLECTANCE
78.55%
HK LIGHTNESS
91.5 L*
Benjamin Moore Official CatalogFamily: White & Off-White • Code CC-608

Benjamin Moore Dewdrop (CC-608) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ BENJAMIN MOORE #CC-608 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Benjamin Moore Dewdrop (CC-608) records 78.55% LRV and 91.5 L*_HK lightness (#E2E7DC, RGB 226/231/220). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=91, a*=-3.62, b*=4.76, C*=5.98, h°=127.3°) place CC-608 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Dewdrop (CC-608) are Behr Whispering Waterfall (BL-W06, ΔE=0.89) and Sherwin-Williams Spinach White (SW 6434, ΔE=1.27).

1. LRV INDEX
78.55%
High Reflectance (Bright)
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Soft Green-Beige
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
5.98
Muted Architectural
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
127.3°
CIELAB L* 91 a* -3.62 b* 4.76
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for CC-608 (78.55% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for CC-608 (2700K shifts to #FFDFBA)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Dewdrop (CC-608)
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Dewdrop (CC-608)
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Benjamin Moore Dewdrop (CC-608)

Benjamin Moore Dewdrop (CC-608, #E2E7DC) 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)Dewdrop (CC-608)#E2E7DC78.55%Soft Green-Beige0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Whispering Waterfall (BL-W06)#E3E6DB78%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 0.89 (98.1%)
Behr #2Light Mist (N390-1)#DCE1D574%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 1.42 (97%)
Sherwin-Williams #1Spinach White (SW 6434)#E4E8DA79.36%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 1.27 (97.3%)
Sherwin-Williams #2White Mint (SW 6441)#E0E7DA78.12%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 1.28 (97.3%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore CC-608#E2E7DC • LRV 78.55%
MATCH #1: Behr BL-W06#E3E6DB • LRV 78%
Behr Whispering Waterfall (BL-W06)
Soft Green-Beige • 98.1% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.89CAM16: 0.84

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.89 match for CC-608: Whispering Waterfall (BL-W06) delivers identical 78% reflectance to CC-608 with matched C*=5.8 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore CC-608#E2E7DC • LRV 78.55%
MATCH #2: Behr N390-1#DCE1D5 • LRV 74%
Behr Light Mist (N390-1)
Soft Green-Beige • 97% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.42CAM16: 1.93

Cross-room ΔE=1.42 equivalent for CC-608: Light Mist (N390-1) delivers -4.5 LRV points deeper than Dewdrop (CC-608) with +0.53 higher C*=6.51 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore CC-608#E2E7DC • LRV 78.55%
MATCH #3: Behr S390-1#DFE5D7 • LRV 77%
Behr Sounds Of Nature (S390-1)
Soft Green-Beige • 96.9% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.48CAM16: 1.38

Cross-room ΔE=1.48 equivalent for CC-608: Sounds Of Nature (S390-1) delivers -1.5 LRV points deeper than Dewdrop (CC-608) with +1.61 higher C*=7.59 chroma.

Best Sherwin-Williams Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore CC-608#E2E7DC • LRV 78.55%
MATCH #1: Sherwin-Williams SW 6434#E4E8DA • LRV 79.36%
Sherwin-Williams Spinach White (SW 6434)
Soft Green-Beige • 97.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.27CAM16: 1.16

Cross-room ΔE=1.27 equivalent for CC-608: Spinach White (SW 6434) delivers identical 79.36% reflectance to CC-608 with +1.41 higher C*=7.39 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore CC-608#E2E7DC • LRV 78.55%
MATCH #2: Sherwin-Williams SW 6441#E0E7DA • LRV 78.12%
Sherwin-Williams White Mint (SW 6441)
Soft Green-Beige • 97.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.28CAM16: 1.08

Cross-room ΔE=1.28 equivalent for CC-608: White Mint (SW 6441) delivers identical 78.12% reflectance to CC-608 with +1.23 higher C*=7.21 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore CC-608#E2E7DC • LRV 78.55%
MATCH #3: Sherwin-Williams SW 6189#DCDFD7 • LRV 72.94%
Sherwin-Williams Opaline (SW 6189)
Soft Green-Beige • 95.1% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.34CAM16: 2.63

Visual ΔE=2.34 alternative to CC-608: Opaline (SW 6189) delivers -5.6 LRV points deeper than Dewdrop (CC-608) with -1.66 softer C*=4.32 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Benjamin Moore Dewdrop (CC-608)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Dewdrop (#E2E7DC, LRV 78.55%).

LRV 88.41%
Ceiling for CC-608
Super White
OC-152
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 85.17%
Trim for CC-608
White
OC-151
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 78.55%
Dewdrop (CC-608) Wall
Dewdrop
CC-608
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 56.92%
Adjoining Room (CC-608)
Silver Chain
1472
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 45.62%
Accent / Millwork (CC-608)
Sea Haze
2137-50
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for CC-608 (78.55% LRV)

Dewdrop (CC-608, b*=4.76) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Dewdrop (CC-608)

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for CC-608 (2700K shifts to #FFDFBA)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Benjamin Moore Alternatives to CC-608

Need Dewdrop (CC-608, LRV 78.55%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Benjamin Moore fan-deck steps around #E2E7DC:

Lighter than CC-608 (+LRV)
Tint Of Mint (851)
LRV 84.66% • Soft Green-Beige
#EAEFDF
ΔE 2.59
Deeper than CC-608 (-LRV)
Pearl Gray (863)
LRV 74.23% • Soft Green-Beige
#DDE1D8
ΔE 1.6
Warmer than CC-608 (+b*)
Silken Pine (2144-50)
LRV 75.64% • Soft Green-Beige
#E0E3D4
ΔE 1.95
Cooler than CC-608 (-b*)
Stonewashed (865)
LRV 81.52% • Soft Green-Beige
#E4EBE4
ΔE 2.02
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Benjamin Moore Dewdrop (CC-608) 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-608
Color Reference Name:
Dewdrop
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
78.55% • Soft Green-Beige
Benjamin Moore #CC-608 • #E2E7DC • LRV 78.55%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Benjamin Moore Dewdrop (CC-608)

Code CC-608 (Dewdrop) reflects 78.55% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Dewdrop (CC-608) registers J'=92.3, a'=-4.25, and b'=3.70 with HSL (87°, 19%, 88%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 91.5 L*_HK. Because CC-608 carries a*=-3.62 red-green and b*=4.76 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=5.98, Dewdrop projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore CC-608 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Dewdrop (CC-608) holds its native #EAE5D3 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, CC-608 adapts to #F1E4CA; at 3500K halogen, Dewdrop transitions to #F7E3C3; at 3000K residential LED, CC-608 warms to #FEE1BE; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Dewdrop (CC-608) settles at #FFDFBA.

When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Dewdrop (CC-608, #E2E7DC), Behr Whispering Waterfall (BL-W06, #E3E6DB, LRV 78%) scores ΔE2000=0.89 and CAM16=0.84, followed by Light Mist (N390-1, ΔE=1.42). In Sherwin-Williams, Spinach White (SW 6434, #E4E8DA, LRV 79.36%) achieves ΔE2000=1.27 ahead of White Mint (SW 6441, ΔE=1.28). Coordinate CC-608 with Super White (OC-152) ceilings, White (OC-151) trim, Silver Chain (1472) hallways, and Sea Haze (2137-50) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Benjamin Moore Dewdrop (CC-608)

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

SPEC 01LRV 78.55% & H-K 91.5

What is the LRV of Benjamin Moore Dewdrop (CC-608)?

Benjamin Moore Dewdrop (CC-608) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 78.55% (#E2E7DC) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 91.5 L*_HK.

At 78.55% reflectance, Dewdrop (CC-608) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Benjamin Moore walls while maintaining HSL (87°, 19%, 88%).

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedCC-608
SPEC 02CIELAB L*91 a*-3.62 b*4.76

What undertones does Benjamin Moore Dewdrop (CC-608) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=91, a*=-3.62, b*=4.76) classifies Benjamin Moore Dewdrop (CC-608) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=5.98 chroma and h°=127.3° hue.

Pair Dewdrop (CC-608) with North & East Windows for CC-608 (78.55% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Dewdrop (CC-608). Under 2700K evening bulbs, CC-608 shifts from #E2E7DC toward #FFDFBA.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedCC-608
SPEC 03CC-608 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Benjamin Moore Dewdrop (CC-608)?

Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Dewdrop (CC-608, #E2E7DC) are Behr Whispering Waterfall (BL-W06, #E3E6DB) at ΔE2000=0.89 and Sherwin-Williams Spinach White (SW 6434, #E4E8DA) at ΔE2000=1.27.

Both BL-W06 and SW 6434 matches are verified against Dewdrop (CC-608) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedCC-608
SPEC 04CC-608 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Benjamin Moore Dewdrop (CC-608)?

Alongside Benjamin Moore Dewdrop (CC-608, LRV 78.55%), 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 Dewdrop (CC-608) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedCC-608