Behr Angelic Blue (M540-2) records 69% LRV and 87.3 L*_HK lightness (#CED9E9, RGB 206/217/233). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=86.32, a*=-0.59, b*=-9.1, C*=9.12, h°=266.3°) place M540-2 in the Cool Violet-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Angelic Blue (M540-2) are Benjamin Moore Misty Blue (820, ΔE=1.86) and Sherwin-Williams Breathtaking (SW 6814, ΔE=1.97).
Behr Angelic Blue (M540-2, #CED9E9) 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) | Angelic Blue (M540-2) | #CED9E9 | 69% | Cool Violet-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Misty Blue (820) | #C7D5E4 | 65.11% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.86 (96.1%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Ice Sculpture (CC-938) | #C7D5E4 | 65.11% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.86 (96.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Breathtaking (SW 6814) | #C7D1E2 | 63.03% | Cool Violet-Grey | ΔE 1.97 (95.9%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Wishful Blue (SW 6813) | #D8DDE6 | 71.91% | Cool Violet-Grey | ΔE 3.39 (92.9%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.86 equivalent for M540-2: Misty Blue (820) delivers -3.9 LRV points deeper than Angelic Blue (M540-2) with matched C*=9.15 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.86 equivalent for M540-2: Ice Sculpture (CC-938) delivers -3.9 LRV points deeper than Angelic Blue (M540-2) with matched C*=9.15 saturation.
Visual ΔE=2.58 alternative to M540-2: Whispering Wind (1416) delivers identical 69.86% reflectance to M540-2 with -2.63 softer C*=6.49 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.97 equivalent for M540-2: Breathtaking (SW 6814) delivers -6 LRV points deeper than Angelic Blue (M540-2) with matched C*=9.54 saturation.
Visual ΔE=3.39 alternative to M540-2: Wishful Blue (SW 6813) delivers +2.9 LRV points lighter than Angelic Blue (M540-2) with -4.14 softer C*=4.98 chroma.
Visual ΔE=3.67 alternative to M540-2: Icelandic (SW 6526) delivers -1.9 LRV points deeper than Angelic Blue (M540-2) with -2.65 softer C*=6.47 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Angelic Blue (#CED9E9, LRV 69%).
Angelic Blue (M540-2, h°=266.3°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Behr walls.
Caramel Bamboo & Roasted Birch offsetting Angelic Blue (69% LRV)
2700K–3000K Warm LED for M540-2 (4000K renders #DDD6D6)
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Code M540-2 (Angelic Blue) reflects 69% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Angelic Blue (M540-2) registers J'=88.2, a'=-2.89, and b'=-10.07 with HSL (216°, 38%, 86%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 87.3 L*_HK. Because M540-2 carries a*=-0.59 red-green and b*=-9.1 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=9.12, Angelic Blue projects a cool cool violet-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr M540-2 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Angelic Blue (M540-2) holds its native #D6D8E0 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, M540-2 adapts to #DDD6D6; at 3500K halogen, Angelic Blue transitions to #E3D5D0; at 3000K residential LED, M540-2 warms to #E9D3CA; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Angelic Blue (M540-2) settles at #EED2C7.
When cross-matching Behr Angelic Blue (M540-2, #CED9E9), Benjamin Moore Misty Blue (820, #C7D5E4, LRV 65.11%) scores ΔE2000=1.86 and CAM16=2.09, followed by Ice Sculpture (CC-938, ΔE=1.86). In Sherwin-Williams, Breathtaking (SW 6814, #C7D1E2, LRV 63.03%) achieves ΔE2000=1.97 ahead of Wishful Blue (SW 6813, ΔE=3.39). Coordinate M540-2 with YL-W15 (YL-W15) ceilings, Maui Mist (BL-W10) trim, Igloo (760E-1) hallways, and Blue Willow (570F-4) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Angelic Blue.
Behr Angelic Blue (M540-2) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 69% (#CED9E9) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 87.3 L*_HK.
At 69% reflectance, Angelic Blue (M540-2) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=86.32) to hold its #CED9E9 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=86.32, a*=-0.59, b*=-9.1) classifies Behr Angelic Blue (M540-2) as a Cool Cool Violet-Grey with C*=9.12 chroma and h°=266.3° hue.
Pair Angelic Blue (M540-2) with South & West Sun Exposure for M540-2 (69% LRV) and Caramel Bamboo & Roasted Birch offsetting Angelic Blue (69% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, M540-2 shifts from #CED9E9 toward #EED2C7.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Angelic Blue (M540-2, #CED9E9) are Benjamin Moore Misty Blue (820, #C7D5E4) at ΔE2000=1.86 and Sherwin-Williams Breathtaking (SW 6814, #C7D1E2) at ΔE2000=1.97.
Both 820 and SW 6814 matches are verified against Angelic Blue (M540-2) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Angelic Blue (M540-2, LRV 69%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Maui Mist (BL-W10, #EEF2F3, LRV 88%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Maui Mist (BL-W10) with Angelic Blue (M540-2) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.