Behr Clear Pond (PPU13-15) records 57% LRV and 81.1 L*_HK lightness (#B4CCCB, RGB 180/204/203). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=80.29, a*=-8.24, b*=-2.24, C*=8.54, h°=195.2°) place PPU13-15 in the Organic Sage Green-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Clear Pond (PPU13-15) are Benjamin Moore Gossamer Blue (2123-40, ΔE=1.45) and Sherwin-Williams Watery (SW 6478, ΔE=0.95).
Behr Clear Pond (PPU13-15, #B4CCCB) 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) | Clear Pond (PPU13-15) | #B4CCCB | 57% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Gossamer Blue (2123-40) | #B3C8C8 | 54.94% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 1.45 (97%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Heavenly Blue (709) | #B7CCC7 | 57.29% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 1.98 (95.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Watery (SW 6478) | #B4CCC9 | 56.98% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 0.95 (98%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Tidewater (SW 6477) | #C3D7D3 | 64.81% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 3.31 (93%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.45 equivalent for PPU13-15: Gossamer Blue (2123-40) delivers -2.1 LRV points deeper than Clear Pond (PPU13-15) with -1.06 softer C*=7.48 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.98 equivalent for PPU13-15: Heavenly Blue (709) delivers identical 57.29% reflectance to PPU13-15 with -0.5 softer C*=8.04 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.25 alternative to PPU13-15: Yarmouth Blue (HC-150) delivers -1.8 LRV points deeper than Clear Pond (PPU13-15) with -1.76 softer C*=6.78 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.95 match for PPU13-15: Watery (SW 6478) delivers identical 56.98% reflectance to PPU13-15 with matched C*=8.73 saturation.
Visual ΔE=3.31 alternative to PPU13-15: Tidewater (SW 6477) delivers +7.8 LRV points lighter than Clear Pond (PPU13-15) with -1.08 softer C*=7.46 chroma.
Visual ΔE=3.37 alternative to PPU13-15: Jetstream (SW 6492) delivers +2.9 LRV points lighter than Clear Pond (PPU13-15) with +3.31 higher C*=11.85 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Clear Pond (#B4CCCB, LRV 57%).
Clear Pond (PPU13-15, h°=195.2°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Behr walls.
Golden Teak, Pecan & Terracotta Pavers grounded by Clear Pond
2700K–3000K Warm LED for PPU13-15 (4000K renders #C3C9BA)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Clear Pond (PPU13-15) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code PPU13-15 (Clear Pond) reflects 57% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Clear Pond (PPU13-15) registers J'=82.4, a'=-10.56, and b'=-2.89 with HSL (177°, 19%, 75%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 81.1 L*_HK. Because PPU13-15 carries a*=-8.24 red-green and b*=-2.24 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=8.54, Clear Pond projects a cool organic sage green-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr PPU13-15 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Clear Pond (PPU13-15) holds its native #BCCBC3 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, PPU13-15 adapts to #C3C9BA; at 3500K halogen, Clear Pond transitions to #C8C8B5; at 3000K residential LED, PPU13-15 warms to #CEC7B0; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Clear Pond (PPU13-15) settles at #D3C5AC.
When cross-matching Behr Clear Pond (PPU13-15, #B4CCCB), Benjamin Moore Gossamer Blue (2123-40, #B3C8C8, LRV 54.94%) scores ΔE2000=1.45 and CAM16=1.51, followed by Heavenly Blue (709, ΔE=1.98). In Sherwin-Williams, Watery (SW 6478, #B4CCC9, LRV 56.98%) achieves ΔE2000=0.95 ahead of Tidewater (SW 6477, ΔE=3.31). Coordinate PPU13-15 with Frost Bl-w15 (BL-W15) ceilings, Celestial Glow (PWN-36) trim, Ice Mist (HDC-MD-23) hallways, and Ethereal White (BL-W4) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Clear Pond.
Behr Clear Pond (PPU13-15) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 57% (#B4CCCB) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 81.1 L*_HK.
At 57% reflectance, Clear Pond (PPU13-15) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=80.29) to hold its #B4CCCB color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=80.29, a*=-8.24, b*=-2.24) classifies Behr Clear Pond (PPU13-15) as a Cool Organic Sage Green-Grey with C*=8.54 chroma and h°=195.2° hue.
Pair Clear Pond (PPU13-15) with South & West Sun Exposure for PPU13-15 (57% LRV) and Golden Teak, Pecan & Terracotta Pavers grounded by Clear Pond. Under 2700K evening bulbs, PPU13-15 shifts from #B4CCCB toward #D3C5AC.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Clear Pond (PPU13-15, #B4CCCB) are Benjamin Moore Gossamer Blue (2123-40, #B3C8C8) at ΔE2000=1.45 and Sherwin-Williams Watery (SW 6478, #B4CCC9) at ΔE2000=0.95.
Both 2123-40 and SW 6478 matches are verified against Clear Pond (PPU13-15) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Clear Pond (PPU13-15, LRV 57%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Celestial Glow (PWN-36, #EAEBE9, LRV 83%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Celestial Glow (PWN-36) with Clear Pond (PPU13-15) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.