Behr Centre Stage (N550-2) records 57% LRV and 80.7 L*_HK lightness (#C8C7CB, RGB 200/199/203). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=80.43, a*=1.08, b*=-1.87, C*=2.16, h°=300°) place N550-2 in the Cool Violet-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Centre Stage (N550-2) are Benjamin Moore Misty Memories (2118-60, ΔE=2.15) and Sherwin-Williams Sensitive Tint (SW 6267, ΔE=2.02).
Behr Centre Stage (N550-2, #C8C7CB) 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) | Centre Stage (N550-2) | #C8C7CB | 57% | Cool Violet-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Misty Memories (2118-60) | #CACCD3 | 60.38% | Cool Violet-Grey | ΔE 2.15 (95.5%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Violet Pearl (1451) | #D3CFD0 | 63.05% | Warm Pink-Beige | ΔE 2.80 (94.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Sensitive Tint (SW 6267) | #CEC9CC | 59.26% | Earthy Warm Taupe | ΔE 2.02 (95.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Unique Gray (SW 6260) | #CBC9C9 | 58.7% | Crisp Neutral True White/Grey | ΔE 2.13 (95.5%) |
Visual ΔE=2.15 alternative to N550-2: Misty Memories (2118-60) delivers +3.4 LRV points lighter than Centre Stage (N550-2) with +1.6 higher C*=3.76 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.8 alternative to N550-2: Violet Pearl (1451) delivers +6 LRV points lighter than Centre Stage (N550-2) with -0.61 softer C*=1.55 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.97 alternative to N550-2: Sidewalk Gray (2133-60) delivers +4.4 LRV points lighter than Centre Stage (N550-2) with -0.66 softer C*=1.5 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.02 alternative to N550-2: Sensitive Tint (SW 6267) delivers +2.3 LRV points lighter than Centre Stage (N550-2) with matched C*=2.43 saturation.
Visual ΔE=2.13 alternative to N550-2: Unique Gray (SW 6260) delivers +1.7 LRV points lighter than Centre Stage (N550-2) with -1.43 softer C*=0.73 chroma.
Visual ΔE=3.1 alternative to N550-2: Evening Shadow (SW 7662) delivers +3 LRV points lighter than Centre Stage (N550-2) with -0.96 softer C*=1.2 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Centre Stage (#C8C7CB, LRV 57%).
Centre Stage (N550-2, h°=300°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Behr walls.
Honey Red Oak & Amber Maple balanced by Centre Stage (N550-2)
2700K–3000K Warm LED for N550-2 (4000K renders #D5C4BA)
Need Centre Stage (N550-2, LRV 57%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #C8C7CB:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Centre Stage (N550-2) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code N550-2 (Centre Stage) reflects 57% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Centre Stage (N550-2) registers J'=82.9, a'=0.40, and b'=-2.99 with HSL (255°, 4%, 79%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 80.7 L*_HK. Because N550-2 carries a*=1.08 red-green and b*=-1.87 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=2.16, Centre Stage projects a cool cool violet-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr N550-2 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Centre Stage (N550-2) holds its native #CFC6C3 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, N550-2 adapts to #D5C4BA; at 3500K halogen, Centre Stage transitions to #DAC3B5; at 3000K residential LED, N550-2 warms to #E0C2B0; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Centre Stage (N550-2) settles at #E4C0AC.
When cross-matching Behr Centre Stage (N550-2, #C8C7CB), Benjamin Moore Misty Memories (2118-60, #CACCD3, LRV 60.38%) scores ΔE2000=2.15 and CAM16=2.76, followed by Violet Pearl (1451, ΔE=2.8). In Sherwin-Williams, Sensitive Tint (SW 6267, #CEC9CC, LRV 59.26%) achieves ΔE2000=2.02 ahead of Unique Gray (SW 6260, ΔE=2.13). Coordinate N550-2 with Polar Bear 1875 (1875) ceilings, Silver Chalice (640E-1) trim, Fading Fog (PR-W7) hallways, and Igloo (760E-1) accents.
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Behr Centre Stage (N550-2) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 57% (#C8C7CB) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 80.7 L*_HK.
At 57% reflectance, Centre Stage (N550-2) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=80.43) to hold its #C8C7CB color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=80.43, a*=1.08, b*=-1.87) classifies Behr Centre Stage (N550-2) as a Cool Cool Violet-Grey with C*=2.16 chroma and h°=300° hue.
Pair Centre Stage (N550-2) with South & West Sun Exposure for N550-2 (57% LRV) and Honey Red Oak & Amber Maple balanced by Centre Stage (N550-2). Under 2700K evening bulbs, N550-2 shifts from #C8C7CB toward #E4C0AC.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Centre Stage (N550-2, #C8C7CB) are Benjamin Moore Misty Memories (2118-60, #CACCD3) at ΔE2000=2.15 and Sherwin-Williams Sensitive Tint (SW 6267, #CEC9CC) at ΔE2000=2.02.
Both 2118-60 and SW 6267 matches are verified against Centre Stage (N550-2) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Centre Stage (N550-2, LRV 57%), 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 Centre Stage (N550-2) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.