Benjamin Moore Dreamy Cloud (2117-70) records 77.35% LRV and 90.7 L*_HK lightness (#E5E3E7, RGB 229/227/231). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=90.49, a*=1.39, b*=-1.71, C*=2.2, h°=309.1°) place 2117-70 in the Cool Violet-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Dreamy Cloud (2117-70) are Behr Lilac Mist (PPU16-6, ΔE=0.61) and Sherwin-Williams Lite Lavender (SW 6554, ΔE=2.71).
Benjamin Moore Dreamy Cloud (2117-70, #E5E3E7) 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) | Dreamy Cloud (2117-70) | #E5E3E7 | 77.35% | Cool Violet-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Lilac Mist (PPU16-6) | #E4E3E8 | 77.22% | Cool Violet-Grey | ΔE 0.61 (98.7%) |
| Behr #2 | Dutch White (MQ3-31) | #E4E5E7 | 79% | Crisp Neutral True White/Grey | ΔE 2.06 (95.7%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Lite Lavender (SW 6554) | #E0DADF | 71.32% | Earthy Warm Taupe | ΔE 2.71 (94.3%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Elation (SW 6827) | #DFDCE5 | 72.47% | Cool Violet-Grey | ΔE 2.91 (93.9%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.61 match for 2117-70: Lilac Mist (PPU16-6) delivers identical 77.22% reflectance to 2117-70 with matched C*=2.62 saturation.
Visual ΔE=2.06 alternative to 2117-70: Dutch White (MQ3-31) delivers +1.7 LRV points lighter than Dreamy Cloud (2117-70) with -1.11 softer C*=1.09 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.51 alternative to 2117-70: White Lavender (M550-1) delivers -1.3 LRV points deeper than Dreamy Cloud (2117-70) with +2.48 higher C*=4.68 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.71 alternative to 2117-70: Lite Lavender (SW 6554) delivers -6 LRV points deeper than Dreamy Cloud (2117-70) with +1.2 higher C*=3.4 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.91 alternative to 2117-70: Elation (SW 6827) delivers -4.9 LRV points deeper than Dreamy Cloud (2117-70) with +2.63 higher C*=4.83 chroma.
Visual ΔE=3.06 alternative to 2117-70: Silver Peony (SW 6547) delivers -9.3 LRV points deeper than Dreamy Cloud (2117-70) with +0.8 higher C*=3 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Dreamy Cloud (#E5E3E7, LRV 77.35%).
Dreamy Cloud (2117-70, h°=309.1°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Benjamin Moore walls.
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Code 2117-70 (Dreamy Cloud) reflects 77.35% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Dreamy Cloud (2117-70) registers J'=92.0, a'=0.79, and b'=-2.76 with HSL (270°, 8%, 90%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 90.7 L*_HK. Because 2117-70 carries a*=1.39 red-green and b*=-1.71 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=2.2, Dreamy Cloud projects a cool cool violet-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 2117-70 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Dreamy Cloud (2117-70) holds its native #EDE1DE swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 2117-70 adapts to #F4E0D4; at 3500K halogen, Dreamy Cloud transitions to #FADFCE; at 3000K residential LED, 2117-70 warms to #FFDDC8; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Dreamy Cloud (2117-70) settles at #FFDCC4.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Dreamy Cloud (2117-70, #E5E3E7), Behr Lilac Mist (PPU16-6, #E4E3E8, LRV 77.22%) scores ΔE2000=0.61 and CAM16=0.81, followed by Dutch White (MQ3-31, ΔE=2.06). In Sherwin-Williams, Lite Lavender (SW 6554, #E0DADF, LRV 71.32%) achieves ΔE2000=2.71 ahead of Elation (SW 6827, ΔE=2.91). Coordinate 2117-70 with Snow White (2122-70) ceilings, Misty Gray (2124-60) trim, Silver Half Dollar (2121-40) hallways, and Silent Night (1613) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Dreamy Cloud (2117-70) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 77.35% (#E5E3E7) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 90.7 L*_HK.
At 77.35% reflectance, Dreamy Cloud (2117-70) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Benjamin Moore walls while maintaining HSL (270°, 8%, 90%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=90.49, a*=1.39, b*=-1.71) classifies Benjamin Moore Dreamy Cloud (2117-70) as a Cool Cool Violet-Grey with C*=2.2 chroma and h°=309.1° hue.
Pair Dreamy Cloud (2117-70) with South & West Sun Exposure for 2117-70 (77.35% LRV) and Golden Teak, Pecan & Terracotta Pavers grounded by Dreamy Cloud. Under 2700K evening bulbs, 2117-70 shifts from #E5E3E7 toward #FFDCC4.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Dreamy Cloud (2117-70, #E5E3E7) are Behr Lilac Mist (PPU16-6, #E4E3E8) at ΔE2000=0.61 and Sherwin-Williams Lite Lavender (SW 6554, #E0DADF) at ΔE2000=2.71.
Both PPU16-6 and SW 6554 matches are verified against Dreamy Cloud (2117-70) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Dreamy Cloud (2117-70, LRV 77.35%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Misty Gray (2124-60, #E8EBEA, LRV 82.5%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Misty Gray (2124-60) with Dreamy Cloud (2117-70) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.