Sherwin-Williams Passive (SW 7064) records 60.12% LRV and 82 L*_HK lightness (#CBCCC9, RGB 203/204/201). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=81.89, a*=-0.89, b*=1.37, C*=1.63, h°=123°) place SW 7064 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Passive (SW 7064) are Behr Pewter Vase (PPL-64, ΔE=0.75) and Benjamin Moore Perspective&Reg; (CSP-5, ΔE=0.53).
Sherwin-Williams Passive (SW 7064, #CBCCC9) 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 (Sherwin-Williams) | Passive (SW 7064) | #CBCCC9 | 60.12% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Pewter Vase (PPL-64) | #CECECB | 61% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.75 (98.4%) |
| Behr #2 | Silver Screen (770E-2) | #CDCECD | 61% | Crisp Neutral True White/Grey | ΔE 1.19 (97.5%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Perspective&Reg; (CSP-5) | #CBCDCA | 60.63% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.53 (98.9%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Metro Gray (1459) | #CACAC8 | 58.98% | Crisp Neutral True White/Grey | ΔE 0.93 (98%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.75 match for SW 7064: Pewter Vase (PPL-64) delivers identical 61% reflectance to SW 7064 with matched C*=1.58 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.19 equivalent for SW 7064: Silver Screen (770E-2) delivers identical 61% reflectance to SW 7064 with -0.99 softer C*=0.64 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.34 equivalent for SW 7064: Planetary Silver (N460-2) delivers +1.9 LRV points lighter than Passive (SW 7064) with +0.75 higher C*=2.38 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.53 match for SW 7064: Perspective&Reg; (CSP-5) delivers identical 60.63% reflectance to SW 7064 with matched C*=1.75 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.93 match for SW 7064: Metro Gray (1459) delivers -1.1 LRV points deeper than Passive (SW 7064) with -0.57 softer C*=1.06 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.29 equivalent for SW 7064: Cement Gray (2112-60) delivers identical 60.45% reflectance to SW 7064 with -0.52 softer C*=1.11 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Passive (#CBCCC9, LRV 60.12%).
Passive (SW 7064, b*=1.37) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Passive (SW 7064)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7064 (2700K shifts to #E8C5AA)
Need Passive (SW 7064, LRV 60.12%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Sherwin-Williams fan-deck steps around #CBCCC9:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Passive (SW 7064) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code SW 7064 (Passive) reflects 60.12% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Passive (SW 7064) registers J'=84.2, a'=-1.92, and b'=0.99 with HSL (80°, 3%, 79%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 82 L*_HK. Because SW 7064 carries a*=-0.89 red-green and b*=1.37 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=1.63, Passive projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 7064 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Passive (SW 7064) holds its native #D2CBC1 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 7064 adapts to #D9C9B8; at 3500K halogen, Passive transitions to #DEC8B3; at 3000K residential LED, SW 7064 warms to #E4C7AE; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Passive (SW 7064) settles at #E8C5AA.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Passive (SW 7064, #CBCCC9), Behr Pewter Vase (PPL-64, #CECECB, LRV 61%) scores ΔE2000=0.75 and CAM16=0.91, followed by Silver Screen (770E-2, ΔE=1.19). In Benjamin Moore, Perspective&Reg; (CSP-5, #CBCDCA, LRV 60.63%) achieves ΔE2000=0.53 ahead of Metro Gray (1459, ΔE=0.93). Coordinate SW 7064 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Arcade White (SW 7100) trim, Marshmallow (SW 7001) hallways, and Extra White (SW 7006) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Passive.
Sherwin-Williams Passive (SW 7064) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 60.12% (#CBCCC9) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 82 L*_HK.
At 60.12% reflectance, Passive (SW 7064) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=81.89) to hold its #CBCCC9 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=81.89, a*=-0.89, b*=1.37) classifies Sherwin-Williams Passive (SW 7064) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=1.63 chroma and h°=123° hue.
Pair Passive (SW 7064) with North & East Windows for SW 7064 (60.12% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Passive (SW 7064). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 7064 shifts from #CBCCC9 toward #E8C5AA.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Passive (SW 7064, #CBCCC9) are Behr Pewter Vase (PPL-64, #CECECB) at ΔE2000=0.75 and Benjamin Moore Perspective&Reg; (CSP-5, #CBCDCA) at ΔE2000=0.53.
Both PPL-64 and CSP-5 matches are verified against Passive (SW 7064) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Passive (SW 7064, LRV 60.12%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Arcade White (SW 7100, #F3EEE7, LRV 86.08%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Arcade White (SW 7100) with Passive (SW 7064) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.