Behr Celestial Light (MQ3-24) records 68% LRV and 87.1 L*_HK lightness (#C7DAE8, RGB 199/218/232). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=86.06, a*=-3.54, b*=-9.01, C*=9.68, h°=248.6°) place MQ3-24 in the Cool Coastal Blue-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Celestial Light (MQ3-24) are Benjamin Moore Soft Sky (807, ΔE=1.58) and Sherwin-Williams Rhythmic Blue (SW 6806, ΔE=1.81).
Behr Celestial Light (MQ3-24, #C7DAE8) 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) | Celestial Light (MQ3-24) | #C7DAE8 | 68% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Soft Sky (807) | #C1D7E4 | 65.28% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.58 (96.7%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Jet Stream (814) | #C0D7E8 | 65.34% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.63 (96.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Rhythmic Blue (SW 6806) | #CCDBE5 | 68.97% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.81 (96.2%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Icelandic (SW 6526) | #CBD8E1 | 67.08% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 2.45 (94.9%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.58 equivalent for MQ3-24: Soft Sky (807) delivers -2.7 LRV points deeper than Celestial Light (MQ3-24) with matched C*=10.04 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.63 equivalent for MQ3-24: Jet Stream (814) delivers -2.7 LRV points deeper than Celestial Light (MQ3-24) with +2.02 higher C*=11.7 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.21 alternative to MQ3-24: Lake Placid (827) delivers -4.4 LRV points deeper than Celestial Light (MQ3-24) with -1.79 softer C*=7.89 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.81 equivalent for MQ3-24: Rhythmic Blue (SW 6806) delivers +1 LRV points lighter than Celestial Light (MQ3-24) with -2.38 softer C*=7.3 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.45 alternative to MQ3-24: Icelandic (SW 6526) delivers identical 67.08% reflectance to MQ3-24 with -3.21 softer C*=6.47 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.95 alternative to MQ3-24: Moonmist (SW 9144) delivers identical 67.26% reflectance to MQ3-24 with -3.07 softer C*=6.61 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Celestial Light (#C7DAE8, LRV 68%).
Celestial Light (MQ3-24, h°=248.6°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Behr walls.
Golden Teak, Pecan & Terracotta Pavers grounded by Celestial Light
2700K–3000K Warm LED for MQ3-24 (4000K renders #D6D7D5)
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Code MQ3-24 (Celestial Light) reflects 68% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Celestial Light (MQ3-24) registers J'=87.8, a'=-6.38, and b'=-9.79 with HSL (205°, 42%, 85%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 87.1 L*_HK. Because MQ3-24 carries a*=-3.54 red-green and b*=-9.01 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=9.68, Celestial Light projects a cool cool coastal blue-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr MQ3-24 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Celestial Light (MQ3-24) holds its native #CFD9DF swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, MQ3-24 adapts to #D6D7D5; at 3500K halogen, Celestial Light transitions to #DCD6CF; at 3000K residential LED, MQ3-24 warms to #E3D4CA; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Celestial Light (MQ3-24) settles at #E7D3C6.
When cross-matching Behr Celestial Light (MQ3-24, #C7DAE8), Benjamin Moore Soft Sky (807, #C1D7E4, LRV 65.28%) scores ΔE2000=1.58 and CAM16=1.76, followed by Jet Stream (814, ΔE=1.63). In Sherwin-Williams, Rhythmic Blue (SW 6806, #CCDBE5, LRV 68.97%) achieves ΔE2000=1.81 ahead of Icelandic (SW 6526, ΔE=2.45). Coordinate MQ3-24 with Ultra Pure White (W-B-500) ceilings, Bridal Veil (W-D-600) trim, Igloo (760E-1) hallways, and Blue Willow (570F-4) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Celestial Light.
Behr Celestial Light (MQ3-24) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 68% (#C7DAE8) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 87.1 L*_HK.
At 68% reflectance, Celestial Light (MQ3-24) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=86.06) to hold its #C7DAE8 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=86.06, a*=-3.54, b*=-9.01) classifies Behr Celestial Light (MQ3-24) as a Cool Cool Coastal Blue-Grey with C*=9.68 chroma and h°=248.6° hue.
Pair Celestial Light (MQ3-24) with South & West Sun Exposure for MQ3-24 (68% LRV) and Golden Teak, Pecan & Terracotta Pavers grounded by Celestial Light. Under 2700K evening bulbs, MQ3-24 shifts from #C7DAE8 toward #E7D3C6.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Celestial Light (MQ3-24, #C7DAE8) are Benjamin Moore Soft Sky (807, #C1D7E4) at ΔE2000=1.58 and Sherwin-Williams Rhythmic Blue (SW 6806, #CCDBE5) at ΔE2000=1.81.
Both 807 and SW 6806 matches are verified against Celestial Light (MQ3-24) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
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