Behr Courteous (S560-1) records 66% LRV and 85.4 L*_HK lightness (#D2D3DE, RGB 210/211/222). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=84.77, a*=1.71, b*=-5.53, C*=5.79, h°=287.2°) place S560-1 in the Cool Violet-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Courteous (S560-1) are Benjamin Moore Iced Lavender (1410, ΔE=0.6) and Sherwin-Williams Elation (SW 6827, ΔE=2.96).
Behr Courteous (S560-1, #D2D3DE) 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) | Courteous (S560-1) | #D2D3DE | 66% | Cool Violet-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Iced Lavender (1410) | #D2D2DC | 64.88% | Cool Violet-Grey | ΔE 0.60 (98.7%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Celestia Blue (1429) | #D0D5E3 | 66.39% | Cool Violet-Grey | ΔE 1.99 (95.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Elation (SW 6827) | #DFDCE5 | 72.47% | Cool Violet-Grey | ΔE 2.96 (93.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Wishful Blue (SW 6813) | #D8DDE6 | 71.91% | Cool Violet-Grey | ΔE 3.22 (93.2%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.6 match for S560-1: Iced Lavender (1410) delivers -1.1 LRV points deeper than Courteous (S560-1) with -0.52 softer C*=5.27 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.99 equivalent for S560-1: Celestia Blue (1429) delivers identical 66.39% reflectance to S560-1 with +1.73 higher C*=7.52 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.32 alternative to S560-1: Winter Gray (2117-60) delivers -4.1 LRV points deeper than Courteous (S560-1) with -0.9 softer C*=4.89 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.96 alternative to S560-1: Elation (SW 6827) delivers +6.5 LRV points lighter than Courteous (S560-1) with -0.96 softer C*=4.83 chroma.
Visual ΔE=3.22 alternative to S560-1: Wishful Blue (SW 6813) delivers +5.9 LRV points lighter than Courteous (S560-1) with -0.81 softer C*=4.98 chroma.
Visual ΔE=3.4 alternative to S560-1: Silver Peony (SW 6547) delivers +2.1 LRV points lighter than Courteous (S560-1) with -2.79 softer C*=3 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Courteous (#D2D3DE, LRV 66%).
Courteous (S560-1, h°=287.2°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Behr walls.
Honey Red Oak & Amber Maple balanced by Courteous (S560-1)
2700K–3000K Warm LED for S560-1 (4000K renders #E0D0CC)
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Code S560-1 (Courteous) reflects 66% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Courteous (S560-1) registers J'=86.9, a'=0.62, and b'=-6.74 with HSL (235°, 15%, 85%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 85.4 L*_HK. Because S560-1 carries a*=1.71 red-green and b*=-5.53 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=5.79, Courteous projects a cool cool violet-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr S560-1 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Courteous (S560-1) holds its native #DAD2D5 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, S560-1 adapts to #E0D0CC; at 3500K halogen, Courteous transitions to #E6CFC6; at 3000K residential LED, S560-1 warms to #ECCDC1; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Courteous (S560-1) settles at #F0CCBD.
When cross-matching Behr Courteous (S560-1, #D2D3DE), Benjamin Moore Iced Lavender (1410, #D2D2DC, LRV 64.88%) scores ΔE2000=0.6 and CAM16=0.75, followed by Celestia Blue (1429, ΔE=1.99). In Sherwin-Williams, Elation (SW 6827, #DFDCE5, LRV 72.47%) achieves ΔE2000=2.96 ahead of Wishful Blue (SW 6813, ΔE=3.22). Coordinate S560-1 with Ultra Pure White® (PPU18-6) ceilings, Maui Mist (BL-W10) trim, Melodic White (PR-W3) hallways, and Bakery Box (BL-W9) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Courteous.
Behr Courteous (S560-1) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 66% (#D2D3DE) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 85.4 L*_HK.
At 66% reflectance, Courteous (S560-1) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=84.77) to hold its #D2D3DE color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=84.77, a*=1.71, b*=-5.53) classifies Behr Courteous (S560-1) as a Cool Cool Violet-Grey with C*=5.79 chroma and h°=287.2° hue.
Pair Courteous (S560-1) with South & West Sun Exposure for S560-1 (66% LRV) and Honey Red Oak & Amber Maple balanced by Courteous (S560-1). Under 2700K evening bulbs, S560-1 shifts from #D2D3DE toward #F0CCBD.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Courteous (S560-1, #D2D3DE) are Benjamin Moore Iced Lavender (1410, #D2D2DC) at ΔE2000=0.6 and Sherwin-Williams Elation (SW 6827, #DFDCE5) at ΔE2000=2.96.
Both 1410 and SW 6827 matches are verified against Courteous (S560-1) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Courteous (S560-1, LRV 66%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Maui Mist (BL-W10, #EEF2F3, LRV 88%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Maui Mist (BL-W10) with Courteous (S560-1) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.