Benjamin Moore Apparition (860) records 57.96% LRV and 81 L*_HK lightness (#CCC8BE, RGB 204/200/190). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=80.66, a*=-0.38, b*=5.49, C*=5.5, h°=94°) place 860 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Apparition (860) are Behr Tranquil Gray (DC-007, ΔE=0.96) and Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray (SW 7015, ΔE=0.62).
Benjamin Moore Apparition (860, #CCC8BE) 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) | Apparition (860) | #CCC8BE | 57.96% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Tranquil Gray (DC-007) | #D0CBC0 | 60% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.96 (98%) |
| Behr #2 | Gratifying Gray (DC-008) | #CBC9C0 | 58% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.00 (97.9%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Repose Gray (SW 7015) | #CCC9C0 | 58.5% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.62 (98.7%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Agreeable Gray (SW 7029) | #D1CBC1 | 60.23% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.33 (97.2%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.96 match for 860: Tranquil Gray (DC-007) delivers +2 LRV points lighter than Apparition (860) with +0.59 higher C*=6.09 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1 equivalent for 860: Gratifying Gray (DC-008) delivers identical 58% reflectance to 860 with -0.67 softer C*=4.83 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.08 equivalent for 860: Dolphin Fin (790C-3) delivers +1 LRV points lighter than Apparition (860) with -0.68 softer C*=4.82 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.62 match for 860: Repose Gray (SW 7015) delivers identical 58.5% reflectance to 860 with -0.61 softer C*=4.89 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.33 equivalent for 860: Agreeable Gray (SW 7029) delivers +2.3 LRV points lighter than Apparition (860) with matched C*=5.73 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.36 equivalent for 860: Useful Gray (SW 7050) delivers +1.4 LRV points lighter than Apparition (860) with +1.62 higher C*=7.12 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Apparition (#CCC8BE, LRV 57.96%).
Apparition (860, b*=5.49) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Apparition
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 860 (2700K shifts to #E8C1A1)
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Code 860 (Apparition) reflects 57.96% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Apparition (860) registers J'=83.1, a'=-0.58, and b'=4.04 with HSL (43°, 12%, 77%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 81 L*_HK. Because 860 carries a*=-0.38 red-green and b*=5.49 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=5.5, Apparition projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 860 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Apparition (860) holds its native #D3C7B6 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 860 adapts to #D9C5AE; at 3500K halogen, Apparition transitions to #DEC4A9; at 3000K residential LED, 860 warms to #E4C3A4; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Apparition (860) settles at #E8C1A1.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Apparition (860, #CCC8BE), Behr Tranquil Gray (DC-007, #D0CBC0, LRV 60%) scores ΔE2000=0.96 and CAM16=1.14, followed by Gratifying Gray (DC-008, ΔE=1). In Sherwin-Williams, Repose Gray (SW 7015, #CCC9C0, LRV 58.5%) achieves ΔE2000=0.62 ahead of Agreeable Gray (SW 7029, ΔE=1.33). Coordinate 860 with Chantilly Lace (OC-65) ceilings, White (PM-2) trim, Dove Wing (960) hallways, and Mountain Peak White (2148-70) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Apparition (860) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 57.96% (#CCC8BE) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 81 L*_HK.
At 57.96% reflectance, Apparition (860) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=80.66) to hold its #CCC8BE color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=80.66, a*=-0.38, b*=5.49) classifies Benjamin Moore Apparition (860) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=5.5 chroma and h°=94° hue.
Pair Apparition (860) with North & East Windows for 860 (57.96% LRV) and Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Apparition. Under 2700K evening bulbs, 860 shifts from #CCC8BE toward #E8C1A1.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Apparition (860, #CCC8BE) are Behr Tranquil Gray (DC-007, #D0CBC0) at ΔE2000=0.96 and Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray (SW 7015, #CCC9C0) at ΔE2000=0.62.
Both DC-007 and SW 7015 matches are verified against Apparition (860) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Apparition (860, LRV 57.96%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore White (PM-2, #EDEEEB, LRV 85.17%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing White (PM-2) with Apparition (860) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.