Behr Contemplation (700E-3) records 55% LRV and 79.6 L*_HK lightness (#BEC6BB, RGB 190/198/187). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=79, a*=-4.78, b*=4.55, C*=6.6, h°=136.4°) place 700E-3 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Contemplation (700E-3) are Benjamin Moore Gray Wisp (1570, ΔE=0.43) and Sherwin-Williams Copen Blue (SW 68, ΔE=2.07).
Behr Contemplation (700E-3, #BEC6BB) 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) | Contemplation (700E-3) | #BEC6BB | 55% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Gray Wisp (1570) | #BFC6BB | 55.09% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.43 (99.1%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Gray Wisp (CC-670) | #BFC6BB | 55.09% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.43 (99.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Copen Blue (SW 68) | #C2CCC4 | 58.64% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 2.07 (95.7%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Comfort Gray (SW 6205) | #BEC3BB | 53.59% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 2.07 (95.7%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.43 match for 700E-3: Gray Wisp (1570) delivers identical 55.09% reflectance to 700E-3 with matched C*=6.44 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.43 match for 700E-3: Gray Wisp (CC-670) delivers identical 55.09% reflectance to 700E-3 with matched C*=6.44 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.5 equivalent for 700E-3: Tranquility (AF-490) delivers -1.8 LRV points deeper than Contemplation (700E-3) with -1.37 softer C*=5.23 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.07 alternative to 700E-3: Copen Blue (SW 68) delivers +3.6 LRV points lighter than Contemplation (700E-3) with -0.97 softer C*=5.63 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.07 alternative to 700E-3: Comfort Gray (SW 6205) delivers -1.4 LRV points deeper than Contemplation (700E-3) with -1.92 softer C*=4.68 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.36 alternative to 700E-3: Rainwashed (SW 6211) delivers +4.1 LRV points lighter than Contemplation (700E-3) with -0.72 softer C*=5.88 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Contemplation (#BEC6BB, LRV 55%).
Contemplation (700E-3, b*=4.55) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under 700E-3
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 700E-3 (2700K shifts to #DBBF9E)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Contemplation (700E-3) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code 700E-3 (Contemplation) reflects 55% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Contemplation (700E-3) registers J'=81.4, a'=-5.52, and b'=3.60 with HSL (104°, 9%, 75%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 79.6 L*_HK. Because 700E-3 carries a*=-4.78 red-green and b*=4.55 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=6.6, Contemplation projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr 700E-3 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Contemplation (700E-3) holds its native #C5C5B3 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 700E-3 adapts to #CBC3AB; at 3500K halogen, Contemplation transitions to #D0C2A6; at 3000K residential LED, 700E-3 warms to #D6C1A1; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Contemplation (700E-3) settles at #DBBF9E.
When cross-matching Behr Contemplation (700E-3, #BEC6BB), Benjamin Moore Gray Wisp (1570, #BFC6BB, LRV 55.09%) scores ΔE2000=0.43 and CAM16=0.43, followed by Gray Wisp (CC-670, ΔE=0.43). In Sherwin-Williams, Copen Blue (SW 68, #C2CCC4, LRV 58.64%) achieves ΔE2000=2.07 ahead of Comfort Gray (SW 6205, ΔE=2.07). Coordinate 700E-3 with Ultra Pure White® (PR-W15) ceilings, White Glove (W-D-610) trim, Sounds Of Nature (S390-1) hallways, and Unwind (GR-W5) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Contemplation.
Behr Contemplation (700E-3) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 55% (#BEC6BB) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 79.6 L*_HK.
At 55% reflectance, Contemplation (700E-3) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=79) to hold its #BEC6BB color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=79, a*=-4.78, b*=4.55) classifies Behr Contemplation (700E-3) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=6.6 chroma and h°=136.4° hue.
Pair Contemplation (700E-3) with North & East Windows for 700E-3 (55% LRV) and Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under 700E-3. Under 2700K evening bulbs, 700E-3 shifts from #BEC6BB toward #DBBF9E.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Contemplation (700E-3, #BEC6BB) are Benjamin Moore Gray Wisp (1570, #BFC6BB) at ΔE2000=0.43 and Sherwin-Williams Copen Blue (SW 68, #C2CCC4) at ΔE2000=2.07.
Both 1570 and SW 68 matches are verified against Contemplation (700E-3) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Contemplation (700E-3, LRV 55%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr White Glove (W-D-610, #F0EFED, LRV 86%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing White Glove (W-D-610) with Contemplation (700E-3) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.