Behr Breezeway (MQ3-21) records 66% LRV and 85.8 L*_HK lightness (#CCD8CF, RGB 204/216/207). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=85.23, a*=-5.7, b*=3.03, C*=6.46, h°=152°) place MQ3-21 in the Organic Sage Green-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Breezeway (MQ3-21) are Benjamin Moore Colony Green (694, ΔE=0.63) and Sherwin-Williams Slow Green (SW 6456, ΔE=2.01).
Behr Breezeway (MQ3-21, #CCD8CF) 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) | Breezeway (MQ3-21) | #CCD8CF | 66% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Colony Green (694) | #CCD9CF | 66.96% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 0.63 (98.7%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Swept Away (701) | #C7D6CD | 64.61% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 1.31 (97.2%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Slow Green (SW 6456) | #C6D5C9 | 63.81% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 2.01 (95.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Fleeting Green (SW 6455) | #D8E2D8 | 73.96% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 2.52 (94.7%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.63 match for MQ3-21: Colony Green (694) delivers +1 LRV points lighter than Breezeway (MQ3-21) with +0.63 higher C*=7.09 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.31 equivalent for MQ3-21: Swept Away (701) delivers -1.4 LRV points deeper than Breezeway (MQ3-21) with +0.79 higher C*=7.25 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.62 equivalent for MQ3-21: Crystalline (AF-485) delivers -2.3 LRV points deeper than Breezeway (MQ3-21) with +1.07 higher C*=7.53 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.01 alternative to MQ3-21: Slow Green (SW 6456) delivers -2.2 LRV points deeper than Breezeway (MQ3-21) with +1.94 higher C*=8.4 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.52 alternative to MQ3-21: Fleeting Green (SW 6455) delivers +8 LRV points lighter than Breezeway (MQ3-21) with matched C*=6.36 saturation.
Visual ΔE=2.64 alternative to MQ3-21: Rainwashed (SW 6211) delivers -6.9 LRV points deeper than Breezeway (MQ3-21) with -0.58 softer C*=5.88 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Breezeway (#CCD8CF, LRV 66%).
Breezeway (MQ3-21, h°=152°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Behr walls.
Caramel Bamboo & Roasted Birch offsetting Breezeway (66% LRV)
2700K–3000K Warm LED for MQ3-21 (4000K renders #DBD5BE)
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Code MQ3-21 (Breezeway) reflects 66% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Breezeway (MQ3-21) registers J'=87.0, a'=-6.95, and b'=2.25 with HSL (135°, 13%, 82%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 85.8 L*_HK. Because MQ3-21 carries a*=-5.7 red-green and b*=3.03 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=6.46, Breezeway projects a cool organic sage green-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr MQ3-21 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Breezeway (MQ3-21) holds its native #D4D7C6 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, MQ3-21 adapts to #DBD5BE; at 3500K halogen, Breezeway transitions to #E0D4B8; at 3000K residential LED, MQ3-21 warms to #E6D2B3; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Breezeway (MQ3-21) settles at #EBD1AF.
When cross-matching Behr Breezeway (MQ3-21, #CCD8CF), Benjamin Moore Colony Green (694, #CCD9CF, LRV 66.96%) scores ΔE2000=0.63 and CAM16=0.55, followed by Swept Away (701, ΔE=1.31). In Sherwin-Williams, Slow Green (SW 6456, #C6D5C9, LRV 63.81%) achieves ΔE2000=2.01 ahead of Fleeting Green (SW 6455, ΔE=2.52). Coordinate MQ3-21 with Ultra Pure White® (UPW) ceilings, Silver Chalice (640E-1) trim, Wind Chill (BL-W7) hallways, and Unwind (GR-W5) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Breezeway.
Behr Breezeway (MQ3-21) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 66% (#CCD8CF) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 85.8 L*_HK.
At 66% reflectance, Breezeway (MQ3-21) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=85.23) to hold its #CCD8CF color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=85.23, a*=-5.7, b*=3.03) classifies Behr Breezeway (MQ3-21) as a Cool Organic Sage Green-Grey with C*=6.46 chroma and h°=152° hue.
Pair Breezeway (MQ3-21) with South & West Sun Exposure for MQ3-21 (66% LRV) and Caramel Bamboo & Roasted Birch offsetting Breezeway (66% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, MQ3-21 shifts from #CCD8CF toward #EBD1AF.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Breezeway (MQ3-21, #CCD8CF) are Benjamin Moore Colony Green (694, #CCD9CF) at ΔE2000=0.63 and Sherwin-Williams Slow Green (SW 6456, #C6D5C9) at ΔE2000=2.01.
Both 694 and SW 6456 matches are verified against Breezeway (MQ3-21) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Breezeway (MQ3-21, LRV 66%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Silver Chalice (640E-1, #ECEBE9, LRV 83%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Silver Chalice (640E-1) with Breezeway (MQ3-21) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.