Benjamin Moore Arctic Gray (1577) records 61.27% LRV and 82.9 L*_HK lightness (#C9CFC9, RGB 201/207/201). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=82.52, a*=-3.15, b*=2.26, C*=3.88, h°=144.3°) place 1577 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Arctic Gray (1577) are Behr Silver Setting (PWL-89, ΔE=0.97) and Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt (SW 6204, ΔE=1.21).
Benjamin Moore Arctic Gray (1577, #C9CFC9) 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) | Arctic Gray (1577) | #C9CFC9 | 61.27% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Silver Setting (PWL-89) | #CACEC7 | 61% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.97 (98%) |
| Behr #2 | Salt Glaze (PPU12-11) | #CFD4CE | 65% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.33 (97.2%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Sea Salt (SW 6204) | #CDD2CA | 63.37% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.21 (97.5%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Silver Strand (SW 7057) | #C8CBC4 | 59.01% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.61 (96.6%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.97 match for 1577: Silver Setting (PWL-89) delivers identical 61% reflectance to 1577 with matched C*=4 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.33 equivalent for 1577: Salt Glaze (PPU12-11) delivers +3.7 LRV points lighter than Arctic Gray (1577) with matched C*=3.66 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.48 equivalent for 1577: Light French Gray (720E-2) delivers identical 61% reflectance to 1577 with -1.17 softer C*=2.71 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.21 equivalent for 1577: Sea Salt (SW 6204) delivers +2.1 LRV points lighter than Arctic Gray (1577) with +0.73 higher C*=4.61 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.61 equivalent for 1577: Silver Strand (SW 7057) delivers -2.3 LRV points deeper than Arctic Gray (1577) with matched C*=3.88 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.79 equivalent for 1577: Pearl Gray (SW 52) delivers identical 60.92% reflectance to 1577 with +1.01 higher C*=4.89 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Arctic Gray (#C9CFC9, LRV 61.27%).
Arctic Gray (1577, b*=2.26) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Arctic Gray (1577)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 1577 (2700K shifts to #E7C8AA)
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Code 1577 (Arctic Gray) reflects 61.27% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Arctic Gray (1577) registers J'=84.7, a'=-4.41, and b'=1.73 with HSL (120°, 6%, 80%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 82.9 L*_HK. Because 1577 carries a*=-3.15 red-green and b*=2.26 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=3.88, Arctic Gray projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 1577 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Arctic Gray (1577) holds its native #D0CEC1 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 1577 adapts to #D7CCB8; at 3500K halogen, Arctic Gray transitions to #DCCBB3; at 3000K residential LED, 1577 warms to #E2C9AE; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Arctic Gray (1577) settles at #E7C8AA.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Arctic Gray (1577, #C9CFC9), Behr Silver Setting (PWL-89, #CACEC7, LRV 61%) scores ΔE2000=0.97 and CAM16=1.08, followed by Salt Glaze (PPU12-11, ΔE=1.33). In Sherwin-Williams, Sea Salt (SW 6204, #CDD2CA, LRV 63.37%) achieves ΔE2000=1.21 ahead of Silver Strand (SW 7057, ΔE=1.61). Coordinate 1577 with White Opulence (879) ceilings, Distant Gray (2124-70) trim, White Violet (1408) hallways, and Chantilly Lace (OC-65) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Arctic Gray (1577) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 61.27% (#C9CFC9) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 82.9 L*_HK.
At 61.27% reflectance, Arctic Gray (1577) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=82.52) to hold its #C9CFC9 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=82.52, a*=-3.15, b*=2.26) classifies Benjamin Moore Arctic Gray (1577) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=3.88 chroma and h°=144.3° hue.
Pair Arctic Gray (1577) with North & East Windows for 1577 (61.27% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Arctic Gray (1577). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 1577 shifts from #C9CFC9 toward #E7C8AA.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Arctic Gray (1577, #C9CFC9) are Behr Silver Setting (PWL-89, #CACEC7) at ΔE2000=0.97 and Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt (SW 6204, #CDD2CA) at ΔE2000=1.21.
Both PWL-89 and SW 6204 matches are verified against Arctic Gray (1577) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Arctic Gray (1577, LRV 61.27%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Distant Gray (2124-70, #F2F4F1, LRV 89.94%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Distant Gray (2124-70) with Arctic Gray (1577) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.