Behr Denim Light (PPU14-15) records 57% LRV and 81.2 L*_HK lightness (#B8CAD5, RGB 184/202/213). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=80.31, a*=-3.86, b*=-7.54, C*=8.47, h°=242.9°) place PPU14-15 in the Cool Coastal Blue-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Denim Light (PPU14-15) are Benjamin Moore Grand Rapids (835, ΔE=2.29) and Sherwin-Williams Honest Blue (SW 6520, ΔE=1.31).
Behr Denim Light (PPU14-15, #B8CAD5) 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) | Denim Light (PPU14-15) | #B8CAD5 | 57% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Grand Rapids (835) | #BAD1DC | 60.97% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 2.29 (95.2%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Sea View (836) | #ADC6D4 | 53.77% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 2.55 (94.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Honest Blue (SW 6520) | #B2C7D3 | 54.8% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.31 (97.2%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Sleepy Hollow (SW 9145) | #B7C9D1 | 56.27% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.46 (96.9%) |
Visual ΔE=2.29 alternative to PPU14-15: Grand Rapids (835) delivers +4 LRV points lighter than Denim Light (PPU14-15) with +1.24 higher C*=9.71 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.55 alternative to PPU14-15: Sea View (836) delivers -3.2 LRV points deeper than Denim Light (PPU14-15) with +2.76 higher C*=11.23 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.76 alternative to PPU14-15: Mt. Rainier Gray (2129-60) delivers +2.6 LRV points lighter than Denim Light (PPU14-15) with -3.22 softer C*=5.25 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.31 equivalent for PPU14-15: Honest Blue (SW 6520) delivers -2.2 LRV points deeper than Denim Light (PPU14-15) with +1.1 higher C*=9.57 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.46 equivalent for PPU14-15: Sleepy Hollow (SW 9145) delivers identical 56.27% reflectance to PPU14-15 with -0.93 softer C*=7.54 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.75 equivalent for PPU14-15: Take Five (SW 6513) delivers -1.1 LRV points deeper than Denim Light (PPU14-15) with +0.74 higher C*=9.21 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Denim Light (#B8CAD5, LRV 57%).
Denim Light (PPU14-15, h°=242.9°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Behr walls.
Golden Teak, Pecan & Terracotta Pavers grounded by Denim Light
2700K–3000K Warm LED for PPU14-15 (4000K renders #C6C7C4)
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Code PPU14-15 (Denim Light) reflects 57% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Denim Light (PPU14-15) registers J'=82.6, a'=-6.67, and b'=-8.49 with HSL (203°, 26%, 78%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 81.2 L*_HK. Because PPU14-15 carries a*=-3.86 red-green and b*=-7.54 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=8.47, Denim Light projects a cool cool coastal blue-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr PPU14-15 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Denim Light (PPU14-15) holds its native #C0C9CC swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, PPU14-15 adapts to #C6C7C4; at 3500K halogen, Denim Light transitions to #CCC6BE; at 3000K residential LED, PPU14-15 warms to #D2C5B9; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Denim Light (PPU14-15) settles at #D6C4B5.
When cross-matching Behr Denim Light (PPU14-15, #B8CAD5), Benjamin Moore Grand Rapids (835, #BAD1DC, LRV 60.97%) scores ΔE2000=2.29 and CAM16=2.6, followed by Sea View (836, ΔE=2.55). In Sherwin-Williams, Honest Blue (SW 6520, #B2C7D3, LRV 54.8%) achieves ΔE2000=1.31 ahead of Sleepy Hollow (SW 9145, ΔE=1.46). Coordinate PPU14-15 with Blanca Peak (HDC-NT-04G) ceilings, Celestial Glow (PWN-36) trim, Spacious Skies (P500-1) hallways, and Igloo (760E-1) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Denim Light.
Behr Denim Light (PPU14-15) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 57% (#B8CAD5) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 81.2 L*_HK.
At 57% reflectance, Denim Light (PPU14-15) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=80.31) to hold its #B8CAD5 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=80.31, a*=-3.86, b*=-7.54) classifies Behr Denim Light (PPU14-15) as a Cool Cool Coastal Blue-Grey with C*=8.47 chroma and h°=242.9° hue.
Pair Denim Light (PPU14-15) with South & West Sun Exposure for PPU14-15 (57% LRV) and Golden Teak, Pecan & Terracotta Pavers grounded by Denim Light. Under 2700K evening bulbs, PPU14-15 shifts from #B8CAD5 toward #D6C4B5.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Denim Light (PPU14-15, #B8CAD5) are Benjamin Moore Grand Rapids (835, #BAD1DC) at ΔE2000=2.29 and Sherwin-Williams Honest Blue (SW 6520, #B2C7D3) at ΔE2000=1.31.
Both 835 and SW 6520 matches are verified against Denim Light (PPU14-15) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Denim Light (PPU14-15, LRV 57%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Celestial Glow (PWN-36, #EAEBE9, LRV 83%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
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