Benjamin Moore Bali (702) records 58.95% LRV and 82 L*_HK lightness (#BDCEC5, RGB 189/206/197). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=81.29, a*=-7.45, b*=2.5, C*=7.86, h°=161.4°) place 702 in the Organic Sage Green-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Bali (702) are Behr Moon Glass (S420-2, ΔE=1.55) and Sherwin-Williams Waterscape (SW 6470, ΔE=1.12).
Benjamin Moore Bali (702, #BDCEC5) 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) | Bali (702) | #BDCEC5 | 58.95% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Moon Glass (S420-2) | #BCD1C7 | 61% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 1.55 (96.7%) |
| Behr #2 | Mountain Falls (N420-2) | #BDCAC0 | 57% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 1.71 (96.4%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Waterscape (SW 6470) | #BFD2C9 | 61.33% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 1.12 (97.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Slow Green (SW 6456) | #C6D5C9 | 63.81% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 2.24 (95.3%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.55 equivalent for 702: Moon Glass (S420-2) delivers +2 LRV points lighter than Bali (702) with +1.46 higher C*=9.32 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.71 equivalent for 702: Mountain Falls (N420-2) delivers -2 LRV points deeper than Bali (702) with -0.67 softer C*=7.19 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.93 equivalent for 702: Frosted Jade (PPU11-13) delivers +2 LRV points lighter than Bali (702) with +0.98 higher C*=8.84 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.12 equivalent for 702: Waterscape (SW 6470) delivers +2.4 LRV points lighter than Bali (702) with +0.55 higher C*=8.41 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.24 alternative to 702: Slow Green (SW 6456) delivers +4.9 LRV points lighter than Bali (702) with +0.54 higher C*=8.4 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.36 alternative to 702: Rainwashed (SW 6211) delivers identical 59.15% reflectance to 702 with -1.98 softer C*=5.88 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Bali (#BDCEC5, LRV 58.95%).
Bali (702, h°=161.4°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Benjamin Moore walls.
Golden Teak, Pecan & Terracotta Pavers grounded by Bali
2700K–3000K Warm LED for 702 (4000K renders #CBCBB4)
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Code 702 (Bali) reflects 58.95% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Bali (702) registers J'=83.4, a'=-8.82, and b'=1.69 with HSL (148°, 15%, 77%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 82 L*_HK. Because 702 carries a*=-7.45 red-green and b*=2.5 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=7.86, Bali projects a cool organic sage green-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 702 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Bali (702) holds its native #C5CDBD swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 702 adapts to #CBCBB4; at 3500K halogen, Bali transitions to #D1CAAF; at 3000K residential LED, 702 warms to #D7C9AA; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Bali (702) settles at #DBC7A7.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Bali (702, #BDCEC5), Behr Moon Glass (S420-2, #BCD1C7, LRV 61%) scores ΔE2000=1.55 and CAM16=1.53, followed by Mountain Falls (N420-2, ΔE=1.71). In Sherwin-Williams, Waterscape (SW 6470, #BFD2C9, LRV 61.33%) achieves ΔE2000=1.12 ahead of Slow Green (SW 6456, ΔE=2.24). Coordinate 702 with White Opulence (OC-69) ceilings, White (PM-2) trim, Carried Away (849) hallways, and CrèMe De Mint (2036-70) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Bali (702) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 58.95% (#BDCEC5) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 82 L*_HK.
At 58.95% reflectance, Bali (702) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=81.29) to hold its #BDCEC5 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=81.29, a*=-7.45, b*=2.5) classifies Benjamin Moore Bali (702) as a Cool Organic Sage Green-Grey with C*=7.86 chroma and h°=161.4° hue.
Pair Bali (702) with South & West Sun Exposure for 702 (58.95% LRV) and Golden Teak, Pecan & Terracotta Pavers grounded by Bali. Under 2700K evening bulbs, 702 shifts from #BDCEC5 toward #DBC7A7.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Bali (702, #BDCEC5) are Behr Moon Glass (S420-2, #BCD1C7) at ΔE2000=1.55 and Sherwin-Williams Waterscape (SW 6470, #BFD2C9) at ΔE2000=1.12.
Both S420-2 and SW 6470 matches are verified against Bali (702) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
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