Benjamin Moore Alaskan Husky (1479) records 67.27% LRV and 85.9 L*_HK lightness (#D4D7D2, RGB 212/215/210). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=85.63, a*=-1.92, b*=2.1, C*=2.85, h°=132.4°) place 1479 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Alaskan Husky (1479) are Behr Pensive Sky (710E-2, ΔE=0.84) and Sherwin-Williams Silverpointe (SW 7653, ΔE=1.65).
Benjamin Moore Alaskan Husky (1479, #D4D7D2) 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) | Alaskan Husky (1479) | #D4D7D2 | 67.27% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Pensive Sky (710E-2) | #D5D9D3 | 68% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.84 (98.2%) |
| Behr #2 | Misty Coast (PPU25-13) | #D5D9D3 | 68% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.84 (98.2%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Silverpointe (SW 7653) | #D1D2CB | 64.01% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.65 (96.5%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Reflection (SW 7661) | #D3D5D3 | 66.14% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.73 (96.4%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.84 match for 1479: Pensive Sky (710E-2) delivers identical 68% reflectance to 1479 with +0.63 higher C*=3.48 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.84 match for 1479: Misty Coast (PPU25-13) delivers identical 68% reflectance to 1479 with +0.63 higher C*=3.48 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.06 equivalent for 1479: Evening White (N460-1) delivers +2.7 LRV points lighter than Alaskan Husky (1479) with matched C*=2.37 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.65 equivalent for 1479: Silverpointe (SW 7653) delivers -3.3 LRV points deeper than Alaskan Husky (1479) with +0.85 higher C*=3.7 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.73 equivalent for 1479: Reflection (SW 7661) delivers -1.1 LRV points deeper than Alaskan Husky (1479) with -1.57 softer C*=1.28 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.77 equivalent for 1479: Fleur de Sel (SW 7666) delivers +4.7 LRV points lighter than Alaskan Husky (1479) with matched C*=2.63 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Alaskan Husky (#D4D7D2, LRV 67.27%).
Alaskan Husky (1479, b*=2.1) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Alaskan Husky
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 1479 (2700K shifts to #F3D0B2)
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Code 1479 (Alaskan Husky) reflects 67.27% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Alaskan Husky (1479) registers J'=87.5, a'=-3.02, and b'=1.62 with HSL (96°, 6%, 83%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 85.9 L*_HK. Because 1479 carries a*=-1.92 red-green and b*=2.1 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=2.85, Alaskan Husky projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 1479 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Alaskan Husky (1479) holds its native #DCD6C9 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 1479 adapts to #E2D4C0; at 3500K halogen, Alaskan Husky transitions to #E8D3BB; at 3000K residential LED, 1479 warms to #EED1B6; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Alaskan Husky (1479) settles at #F3D0B2.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Alaskan Husky (1479, #D4D7D2), Behr Pensive Sky (710E-2, #D5D9D3, LRV 68%) scores ΔE2000=0.84 and CAM16=0.8, followed by Misty Coast (PPU25-13, ΔE=0.84). In Sherwin-Williams, Silverpointe (SW 7653, #D1D2CB, LRV 64.01%) achieves ΔE2000=1.65 ahead of Reflection (SW 7661, ΔE=1.73). Coordinate 1479 with Distant Gray (2124-70) ceilings, White (PM-2) trim, Super White (I-02) hallways, and Snowfall White (2144-70) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Alaskan Husky (1479) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 67.27% (#D4D7D2) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 85.9 L*_HK.
At 67.27% reflectance, Alaskan Husky (1479) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=85.63) to hold its #D4D7D2 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=85.63, a*=-1.92, b*=2.1) classifies Benjamin Moore Alaskan Husky (1479) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=2.85 chroma and h°=132.4° hue.
Pair Alaskan Husky (1479) with North & East Windows for 1479 (67.27% LRV) and Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Alaskan Husky. Under 2700K evening bulbs, 1479 shifts from #D4D7D2 toward #F3D0B2.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Alaskan Husky (1479, #D4D7D2) are Behr Pensive Sky (710E-2, #D5D9D3) at ΔE2000=0.84 and Sherwin-Williams Silverpointe (SW 7653, #D1D2CB) at ΔE2000=1.65.
Both 710E-2 and SW 7653 matches are verified against Alaskan Husky (1479) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
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