Behr Absolute Zero (N490-1) records 64% LRV and 84.3 L*_HK lightness (#CBD3D5, RGB 203/211/213). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=84.01, a*=-2.33, b*=-1.93, C*=3.03, h°=219.6°) place N490-1 in the Cool Coastal Blue-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Absolute Zero (N490-1) are Benjamin Moore Silver Mist (1619, ΔE=1.16) and Sherwin-Williams North Star (SW 6246, ΔE=1.08).
Behr Absolute Zero (N490-1, #CBD3D5) 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 (Behr) | Absolute Zero (N490-1) | #CBD3D5 | 64% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Silver Mist (1619) | #C8D2D6 | 63.13% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.16 (97.6%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Palace Pearl (CW-650) | #C6D0D2 | 61.69% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.20 (97.5%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | North Star (SW 6246) | #CAD0D2 | 62.27% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.08 (97.7%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Lullaby (SW 9136) | #CBD4D4 | 64.48% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 1.26 (97.4%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.16 equivalent for N490-1: Silver Mist (1619) delivers identical 63.13% reflectance to N490-1 with +1.07 higher C*=4.1 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.2 equivalent for N490-1: Palace Pearl (CW-650) delivers -2.3 LRV points deeper than Absolute Zero (N490-1) with +0.68 higher C*=3.71 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.28 equivalent for N490-1: Blue Lace (1625) delivers +3.5 LRV points lighter than Absolute Zero (N490-1) with matched C*=2.89 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.08 equivalent for N490-1: North Star (SW 6246) delivers -1.7 LRV points deeper than Absolute Zero (N490-1) with -0.65 softer C*=2.38 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.26 equivalent for N490-1: Lullaby (SW 9136) delivers identical 64.48% reflectance to N490-1 with matched C*=3.22 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.47 equivalent for N490-1: Misty (SW 6232) delivers identical 63.69% reflectance to N490-1 with -1.23 softer C*=1.8 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Absolute Zero (#CBD3D5, LRV 64%).
Absolute Zero (N490-1, h°=219.6°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Behr walls.
Heart Pine & Medium Saddle Stained Oak paired with N490-1
2700K–3000K Warm LED for N490-1 (4000K renders #D9D0C3)
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Code N490-1 (Absolute Zero) reflects 64% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Absolute Zero (N490-1) registers J'=86.1, a'=-4.55, and b'=-2.93 with HSL (192°, 11%, 82%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 84.3 L*_HK. Because N490-1 carries a*=-2.33 red-green and b*=-1.93 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=3.03, Absolute Zero projects a cool cool coastal blue-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr N490-1 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Absolute Zero (N490-1) holds its native #D3D2CC swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, N490-1 adapts to #D9D0C3; at 3500K halogen, Absolute Zero transitions to #DFCFBE; at 3000K residential LED, N490-1 warms to #E5CDB8; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Absolute Zero (N490-1) settles at #EACCB5.
When cross-matching Behr Absolute Zero (N490-1, #CBD3D5), Benjamin Moore Silver Mist (1619, #C8D2D6, LRV 63.13%) scores ΔE2000=1.16 and CAM16=1.48, followed by Palace Pearl (CW-650, ΔE=1.2). In Sherwin-Williams, North Star (SW 6246, #CAD0D2, LRV 62.27%) achieves ΔE2000=1.08 ahead of Lullaby (SW 9136, ΔE=1.26). Coordinate N490-1 with Ultra Pure White® (PR-W15) ceilings, Vibrant White (BWC-12) trim, Ethereal White (BL-W04) hallways, and Bakery Box (BL-W9) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Absolute Zero.
Behr Absolute Zero (N490-1) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 64% (#CBD3D5) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 84.3 L*_HK.
At 64% reflectance, Absolute Zero (N490-1) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=84.01) to hold its #CBD3D5 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=84.01, a*=-2.33, b*=-1.93) classifies Behr Absolute Zero (N490-1) as a Cool Cool Coastal Blue-Grey with C*=3.03 chroma and h°=219.6° hue.
Pair Absolute Zero (N490-1) with South & West Sun Exposure for N490-1 (64% LRV) and Heart Pine & Medium Saddle Stained Oak paired with N490-1. Under 2700K evening bulbs, N490-1 shifts from #CBD3D5 toward #EACCB5.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Absolute Zero (N490-1, #CBD3D5) are Benjamin Moore Silver Mist (1619, #C8D2D6) at ΔE2000=1.16 and Sherwin-Williams North Star (SW 6246, #CAD0D2) at ΔE2000=1.08.
Both 1619 and SW 6246 matches are verified against Absolute Zero (N490-1) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Absolute Zero (N490-1, LRV 64%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Vibrant White (BWC-12, #EAEDEB, LRV 84%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Vibrant White (BWC-12) with Absolute Zero (N490-1) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.