PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #CAC7B4 • LRV 56.85% • CIE D65 2°•
BENJAMIN MOORE ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: CSP-130
Official Benjamin Moore Fan DeckCSP-130
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Doily
Soft Green-Beige
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
202, 199, 180
LRV REFLECTANCE
56.85%
HK LIGHTNESS
80.8 L*
Benjamin Moore Official CatalogFamily: Beige & Cream • Code CSP-130

Benjamin Moore Doily (CSP-130) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ BENJAMIN MOORE #CSP-130 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Benjamin Moore Doily (CSP-130) records 56.85% LRV and 80.8 L*_HK lightness (#CAC7B4, RGB 202/199/180). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=80.01, a*=-2.25, b*=9.89, C*=10.14, h°=102.8°) place CSP-130 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Doily (CSP-130) are Behr Wabi-sabi (T18-10, ΔE=1.41) and Sherwin-Williams Ancient Marble (SW 6162, ΔE=1.66).

1. LRV INDEX
56.85%
Medium-Light Balanced
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Soft Green-Beige
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
10.14
Rich Chromatic Saturation
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
102.8°
CIELAB L* 80.01 a* -2.25 b* 9.89
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for CSP-130 (56.85% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for CSP-130 (2700K shifts to #E6C098)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Doily
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Doily
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Benjamin Moore Doily (CSP-130)

Benjamin Moore Doily (CSP-130, #CAC7B4) 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)Doily (CSP-130)#CAC7B456.85%Soft Green-Beige0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Wabi-sabi (T18-10)#C8C8B557%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 1.41 (97%)
Behr #2Dune Grass (N340-2)#CBC5B156%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 1.46 (96.9%)
Sherwin-Williams #1Ancient Marble (SW 6162)#D1CCB960.41%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 1.66 (96.5%)
Sherwin-Williams #2Liveable Green (SW 6176)#CECEBD61.06%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 2.19 (95.4%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore CSP-130#CAC7B4 • LRV 56.85%
MATCH #1: Behr T18-10#C8C8B5 • LRV 57%
Behr Wabi-sabi (T18-10)
Soft Green-Beige • 97% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.41CAM16: 1.07

Cross-room ΔE=1.41 equivalent for CSP-130: Wabi-sabi (T18-10) delivers identical 57% reflectance to CSP-130 with matched C*=10.07 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore CSP-130#CAC7B4 • LRV 56.85%
MATCH #2: Behr N340-2#CBC5B1 • LRV 56%
Behr Dune Grass (N340-2)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 96.9% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.46CAM16: 1.11

Cross-room ΔE=1.46 equivalent for CSP-130: Dune Grass (N340-2) delivers identical 56% reflectance to CSP-130 with +0.72 higher C*=10.86 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore CSP-130#CAC7B4 • LRV 56.85%
MATCH #3: Behr PPU8-16#CEC8B6 • LRV 58%
Behr Coliseum Marble (PPU8-16)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 96.5% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.68CAM16: 1.31

Cross-room ΔE=1.68 equivalent for CSP-130: Coliseum Marble (PPU8-16) delivers +1.1 LRV points lighter than Doily (CSP-130) with matched C*=9.8 saturation.

Best Sherwin-Williams Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore CSP-130#CAC7B4 • LRV 56.85%
MATCH #1: Sherwin-Williams SW 6162#D1CCB9 • LRV 60.41%
Sherwin-Williams Ancient Marble (SW 6162)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 96.5% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.66CAM16: 1.96

Cross-room ΔE=1.66 equivalent for CSP-130: Ancient Marble (SW 6162) delivers +3.6 LRV points lighter than Doily (CSP-130) with matched C*=10.2 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore CSP-130#CAC7B4 • LRV 56.85%
MATCH #2: Sherwin-Williams SW 6176#CECEBD • LRV 61.06%
Sherwin-Williams Liveable Green (SW 6176)
Soft Green-Beige • 95.4% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.19CAM16: 2.43

Visual ΔE=2.19 alternative to CSP-130: Liveable Green (SW 6176) delivers +4.2 LRV points lighter than Doily (CSP-130) with -1.17 softer C*=8.97 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore CSP-130#CAC7B4 • LRV 56.85%
MATCH #3: Sherwin-Williams SW 6169#D1CDBF • LRV 61.11%
Sherwin-Williams Sedate Gray (SW 6169)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 94.2% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.75CAM16: 2.90

Visual ΔE=2.75 alternative to CSP-130: Sedate Gray (SW 6169) delivers +4.3 LRV points lighter than Doily (CSP-130) with -2.61 softer C*=7.53 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Benjamin Moore Doily (CSP-130)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Doily (#CAC7B4, LRV 56.85%).

LRV 89.94%
Ceiling for CSP-130
Distant Gray
OC-68
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 85.17%
Trim for CSP-130
White
OC-151
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 56.85%
Doily (CSP-130) Wall
Doily
CSP-130
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 78.12%
Adjoining Room (CSP-130)
White Swan
927
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 93.08%
Accent / Millwork (CSP-130)
Lemon Ice
2024-70
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for CSP-130 (56.85% LRV)

Doily (CSP-130, b*=9.89) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Doily

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for CSP-130 (2700K shifts to #E6C098)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Benjamin Moore Alternatives to CSP-130

Need Doily (CSP-130, LRV 56.85%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Benjamin Moore fan-deck steps around #CAC7B4:

Lighter than CSP-130 (+LRV)
York Gray (CW-45)
LRV 60.09% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#D2CBB9
ΔE 2.44
Deeper than CSP-130 (-LRV)
Paris Rain (1501)
LRV 53.59% • Soft Green-Beige
#C4C2B0
ΔE 1.41
Warmer than CSP-130 (+b*)
Camouflage (2143-40)
LRV 56.86% • Soft Green-Beige
#CBC7B0
ΔE 1.44
Cooler than CSP-130 (-b*)
Vale Mist (1494)
LRV 56.98% • Soft Green-Beige
#C7C8B7
ΔE 1.9
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Benjamin Moore Doily (CSP-130) 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 #CSP-130
Color Reference Name:
Doily
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
56.85% • Soft Green-Beige
Benjamin Moore #CSP-130 • #CAC7B4 • LRV 56.85%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Benjamin Moore Doily (CSP-130)

Code CSP-130 (Doily) reflects 56.85% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Doily (CSP-130) registers J'=82.4, a'=-2.00, and b'=7.01 with HSL (52°, 17%, 75%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 80.8 L*_HK. Because CSP-130 carries a*=-2.25 red-green and b*=9.89 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=10.14, Doily projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore CSP-130 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Doily (CSP-130) holds its native #D1C6AC swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, CSP-130 adapts to #D7C4A4; at 3500K halogen, Doily transitions to #DCC39F; at 3000K residential LED, CSP-130 warms to #E2C29B; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Doily (CSP-130) settles at #E6C098.

When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Doily (CSP-130, #CAC7B4), Behr Wabi-sabi (T18-10, #C8C8B5, LRV 57%) scores ΔE2000=1.41 and CAM16=1.07, followed by Dune Grass (N340-2, ΔE=1.46). In Sherwin-Williams, Ancient Marble (SW 6162, #D1CCB9, LRV 60.41%) achieves ΔE2000=1.66 ahead of Liveable Green (SW 6176, ΔE=2.19). Coordinate CSP-130 with Distant Gray (OC-68) ceilings, White (OC-151) trim, White Swan (927) hallways, and Lemon Ice (2024-70) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Benjamin Moore Doily (CSP-130)

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

SPEC 01LRV 56.85% & H-K 80.8

What is the LRV of Benjamin Moore Doily (CSP-130)?

Benjamin Moore Doily (CSP-130) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 56.85% (#CAC7B4) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 80.8 L*_HK.

At 56.85% reflectance, Doily (CSP-130) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=80.01) to hold its #CAC7B4 color in bright sun.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedCSP-130
SPEC 02CIELAB L*80.01 a*-2.25 b*9.89

What undertones does Benjamin Moore Doily (CSP-130) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=80.01, a*=-2.25, b*=9.89) classifies Benjamin Moore Doily (CSP-130) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=10.14 chroma and h°=102.8° hue.

Pair Doily (CSP-130) with North & East Windows for CSP-130 (56.85% LRV) and Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Doily. Under 2700K evening bulbs, CSP-130 shifts from #CAC7B4 toward #E6C098.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedCSP-130
SPEC 03CSP-130 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Benjamin Moore Doily (CSP-130)?

Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Doily (CSP-130, #CAC7B4) are Behr Wabi-sabi (T18-10, #C8C8B5) at ΔE2000=1.41 and Sherwin-Williams Ancient Marble (SW 6162, #D1CCB9) at ΔE2000=1.66.

Both T18-10 and SW 6162 matches are verified against Doily (CSP-130) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedCSP-130
SPEC 04CSP-130 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Benjamin Moore Doily (CSP-130)?

Alongside Benjamin Moore Doily (CSP-130, LRV 56.85%), 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 Doily (CSP-130) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedCSP-130