Benjamin Moore Adobe White (2166-70) records 86.28% LRV and 95 L*_HK lightness (#FAEDDB, RGB 250/237/219). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=94.32, a*=1.44, b*=10.29, C*=10.39, h°=82°) place 2166-70 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Adobe White (2166-70) are Behr White Grapefruit (P230-1, ΔE=0.74) and Sherwin-Williams Crisp Linen (SW 6378, ΔE=1.49).
Benjamin Moore Adobe White (2166-70, #FAEDDB) 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 (Benjamin Moore) | Adobe White (2166-70) | #FAEDDB | 86.28% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | White Grapefruit (P230-1) | #FCF0DE | 88% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.74 (98.4%) |
| Behr #2 | White Blush (OR-W01) | #FBECD8 | 85% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.94 (98%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Crisp Linen (SW 6378) | #F3E6D4 | 80.66% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.49 (96.9%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Summer White (SW 7557) | #F4E9D6 | 82.62% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.52 (96.8%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.74 match for 2166-70: White Grapefruit (P230-1) delivers +1.7 LRV points lighter than Adobe White (2166-70) with matched C*=10.2 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.94 match for 2166-70: White Blush (OR-W01) delivers -1.3 LRV points deeper than Adobe White (2166-70) with +1.28 higher C*=11.67 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.16 equivalent for 2166-70: Vanilla Delight (W-B-220) delivers -4.3 LRV points deeper than Adobe White (2166-70) with +0.51 higher C*=10.9 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.49 equivalent for 2166-70: Crisp Linen (SW 6378) delivers -5.6 LRV points deeper than Adobe White (2166-70) with matched C*=10.45 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.52 equivalent for 2166-70: Summer White (SW 7557) delivers -3.7 LRV points deeper than Adobe White (2166-70) with matched C*=10.58 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.64 equivalent for 2166-70: Honied White (SW 7106) delivers identical 86.47% reflectance to 2166-70 with matched C*=10.4 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Adobe White (#FAEDDB, LRV 86.28%).
Adobe White (2166-70, b*=10.29) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under 2166-70
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 2166-70 (2700K shifts to #FFE5B9)
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Code 2166-70 (Adobe White) reflects 86.28% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Adobe White (2166-70) registers J'=95.3, a'=1.21, and b'=6.81 with HSL (35°, 76%, 92%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 95 L*_HK. Because 2166-70 carries a*=1.44 red-green and b*=10.29 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=10.39, Adobe White projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 2166-70 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Adobe White (2166-70) holds its native #FFEBD2 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 2166-70 adapts to #FFEAC8; at 3500K halogen, Adobe White transitions to #FFE8C2; at 3000K residential LED, 2166-70 warms to #FFE7BD; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Adobe White (2166-70) settles at #FFE5B9.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Adobe White (2166-70, #FAEDDB), Behr White Grapefruit (P230-1, #FCF0DE, LRV 88%) scores ΔE2000=0.74 and CAM16=0.87, followed by White Blush (OR-W01, ΔE=0.94). In Sherwin-Williams, Crisp Linen (SW 6378, #F3E6D4, LRV 80.66%) achieves ΔE2000=1.49 ahead of Summer White (SW 7557, ΔE=1.52). Coordinate 2166-70 with White Opulence (879) ceilings, Chalk White (2126-70) trim, Dusty Road (1017) hallways, and Royal Flax (CSP-315) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Adobe White (2166-70) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 86.28% (#FAEDDB) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 95 L*_HK.
At 86.28% reflectance, Adobe White (2166-70) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Benjamin Moore walls while maintaining HSL (35°, 76%, 92%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=94.32, a*=1.44, b*=10.29) classifies Benjamin Moore Adobe White (2166-70) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=10.39 chroma and h°=82° hue.
Pair Adobe White (2166-70) with North & East Windows for 2166-70 (86.28% LRV) and Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under 2166-70. Under 2700K evening bulbs, 2166-70 shifts from #FAEDDB toward #FFE5B9.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Adobe White (2166-70, #FAEDDB) are Behr White Grapefruit (P230-1, #FCF0DE) at ΔE2000=0.74 and Sherwin-Williams Crisp Linen (SW 6378, #F3E6D4) at ΔE2000=1.49.
Both P230-1 and SW 6378 matches are verified against Adobe White (2166-70) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Adobe White (2166-70, LRV 86.28%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Chalk White (2126-70, #EAEDEB, LRV 84.05%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Chalk White (2126-70) with Adobe White (2166-70) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.