Benjamin Moore Dusty Miller (CSP-755) records 61.17% LRV and 83 L*_HK lightness (#CECEC0, RGB 206/206/192). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=82.42, a*=-2.47, b*=6.96, C*=7.39, h°=109.5°) place CSP-755 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Dusty Miller (CSP-755) are Behr Sawgrass (N350-2, ΔE=1.02) and Sherwin-Williams Liveable Green (SW 6176, ΔE=1.21).
Benjamin Moore Dusty Miller (CSP-755, #CECEC0) 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) | Dusty Miller (CSP-755) | #CECEC0 | 61.17% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Sawgrass (N350-2) | #D1CFC0 | 62% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.02 (97.9%) |
| Behr #2 | Sliced Cucumber (PPU10-11) | #CCCFBF | 61% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.71 (96.4%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Liveable Green (SW 6176) | #CECEBD | 61.06% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.21 (97.5%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Filmy Green (SW 6190) | #D1D3C7 | 64.35% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.61 (96.6%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.02 equivalent for CSP-755: Sawgrass (N350-2) delivers identical 62% reflectance to CSP-755 with +0.55 higher C*=7.94 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.71 equivalent for CSP-755: Sliced Cucumber (PPU10-11) delivers identical 61% reflectance to CSP-755 with +1.13 higher C*=8.52 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.24 alternative to CSP-755: Ocean Pearl (780C-3) delivers identical 62% reflectance to CSP-755 with +2.21 higher C*=9.6 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.21 equivalent for CSP-755: Liveable Green (SW 6176) delivers identical 61.06% reflectance to CSP-755 with +1.58 higher C*=8.97 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.61 equivalent for CSP-755: Filmy Green (SW 6190) delivers +3.2 LRV points lighter than Dusty Miller (CSP-755) with -1.03 softer C*=6.36 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.97 equivalent for CSP-755: Sedate Gray (SW 6169) delivers identical 61.11% reflectance to CSP-755 with matched C*=7.53 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Dusty Miller (#CECEC0, LRV 61.17%).
Dusty Miller (CSP-755, b*=6.96) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under CSP-755
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for CSP-755 (2700K shifts to #EBC7A2)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Benjamin Moore Dusty Miller (CSP-755) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code CSP-755 (Dusty Miller) reflects 61.17% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Dusty Miller (CSP-755) registers J'=84.6, a'=-2.55, and b'=5.20 with HSL (60°, 13%, 78%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 83 L*_HK. Because CSP-755 carries a*=-2.47 red-green and b*=6.96 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=7.39, Dusty Miller projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore CSP-755 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Dusty Miller (CSP-755) holds its native #D5CDB8 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, CSP-755 adapts to #DCCBB0; at 3500K halogen, Dusty Miller transitions to #E1CAAA; at 3000K residential LED, CSP-755 warms to #E7C8A6; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Dusty Miller (CSP-755) settles at #EBC7A2.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Dusty Miller (CSP-755, #CECEC0), Behr Sawgrass (N350-2, #D1CFC0, LRV 62%) scores ΔE2000=1.02 and CAM16=0.89, followed by Sliced Cucumber (PPU10-11, ΔE=1.71). In Sherwin-Williams, Liveable Green (SW 6176, #CECEBD, LRV 61.06%) achieves ΔE2000=1.21 ahead of Filmy Green (SW 6190, ΔE=1.61). Coordinate CSP-755 with White Opulence (879) ceilings, Distant Gray (2124-70) trim, Snow On The Mountain (1513) hallways, and Mascarpone (AF-20) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Benjamin Moore Dusty Miller.
Benjamin Moore Dusty Miller (CSP-755) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 61.17% (#CECEC0) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 83 L*_HK.
At 61.17% reflectance, Dusty Miller (CSP-755) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=82.42) to hold its #CECEC0 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=82.42, a*=-2.47, b*=6.96) classifies Benjamin Moore Dusty Miller (CSP-755) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=7.39 chroma and h°=109.5° hue.
Pair Dusty Miller (CSP-755) with North & East Windows for CSP-755 (61.17% LRV) and Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under CSP-755. Under 2700K evening bulbs, CSP-755 shifts from #CECEC0 toward #EBC7A2.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Dusty Miller (CSP-755, #CECEC0) are Behr Sawgrass (N350-2, #D1CFC0) at ΔE2000=1.02 and Sherwin-Williams Liveable Green (SW 6176, #CECEBD) at ΔE2000=1.21.
Both N350-2 and SW 6176 matches are verified against Dusty Miller (CSP-755) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Dusty Miller (CSP-755, LRV 61.17%), 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 Dusty Miller (CSP-755) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.