PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #F7D9D7 • LRV 74.56% • CIE D65 2°•
BENJAMIN MOORE ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: 1331
Official Benjamin Moore Fan Deck1331
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Ballet Slippers
Warm Gold-Beige
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
247, 217, 215
LRV REFLECTANCE
74.56%
HK LIGHTNESS
90.1 L*
Benjamin Moore Official CatalogFamily: White & Off-White • Code 1331

Benjamin Moore Ballet Slippers (1331) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ BENJAMIN MOORE #1331 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Benjamin Moore Ballet Slippers (1331) records 74.56% LRV and 90.1 L*_HK lightness (#F7D9D7, RGB 247/217/215). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=89.07, a*=10.05, b*=4.8, C*=11.14, h°=25.5°) place 1331 in the Warm Gold-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Ballet Slippers (1331) are Behr Coy Pink (140A-2, ΔE=0.41) and Sherwin-Williams Alyssum (SW 6589, ΔE=1.93).

1. LRV INDEX
74.56%
Medium-Light Balanced
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Warm Gold-Beige
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
11.14
Rich Chromatic Saturation
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
25.5°
CIELAB L* 89.07 a* 10.05 b* 4.8
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for 1331 (74.56% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 1331 (2700K shifts to #FFD1B6)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with 1331 (#F7D9D7)
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with 1331 (#F7D9D7)
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Benjamin Moore Ballet Slippers (1331)

Benjamin Moore Ballet Slippers (1331, #F7D9D7) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.

Role / BrandPaint Color Name & CodeHEX CodeLRV %Undertone ProfileCIE ΔE 2000
SOURCE (Benjamin Moore)Ballet Slippers (1331)#F7D9D774.56%Warm Gold-Beige0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Coy Pink (140A-2)#F9DAD875%Warm Gold-BeigeΔE 0.41 (99.1%)
Behr #2Lotus Petal (M150-1)#F3D6D772%Warm Pink-BeigeΔE 1.46 (96.9%)
Sherwin-Williams #1Alyssum (SW 6589)#F2D5D771.58%Warm Pink-BeigeΔE 1.93 (95.9%)
Sherwin-Williams #2Charming Pink (SW 6309)#EDD3D269.45%Warm Pink-BeigeΔE 2.00 (95.8%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 1331#F7D9D7 • LRV 74.56%
MATCH #1: Behr 140A-2#F9DAD8 • LRV 75%
Behr Coy Pink (140A-2)
Warm Gold-Beige • 99.1% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.41CAM16: 0.48

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.41 match for 1331: Coy Pink (140A-2) delivers identical 75% reflectance to 1331 with matched C*=11.5 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 1331#F7D9D7 • LRV 74.56%
MATCH #2: Behr M150-1#F3D6D7 • LRV 72%
Behr Lotus Petal (M150-1)
Warm Pink-Beige • 96.9% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.46CAM16: 1.45

Cross-room ΔE=1.46 equivalent for 1331: Lotus Petal (M150-1) delivers -2.6 LRV points deeper than Ballet Slippers (1331) with matched C*=10.7 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 1331#F7D9D7 • LRV 74.56%
MATCH #3: Behr M160-1#F6D8D2 • LRV 74%
Behr Cupcake Pink (M160-1)
Warm Gold-Beige • 96.2% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.81CAM16: 1.48

Cross-room ΔE=1.81 equivalent for 1331: Cupcake Pink (M160-1) delivers identical 74% reflectance to 1331 with matched C*=11.61 saturation.

Best Sherwin-Williams Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 1331#F7D9D7 • LRV 74.56%
MATCH #1: Sherwin-Williams SW 6589#F2D5D7 • LRV 71.58%
Sherwin-Williams Alyssum (SW 6589)
Warm Pink-Beige • 95.9% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.93CAM16: 1.93

Cross-room ΔE=1.93 equivalent for 1331: Alyssum (SW 6589) delivers -3 LRV points deeper than Ballet Slippers (1331) with matched C*=10.73 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 1331#F7D9D7 • LRV 74.56%
MATCH #2: Sherwin-Williams SW 6309#EDD3D2 • LRV 69.45%
Sherwin-Williams Charming Pink (SW 6309)
Warm Pink-Beige • 95.8% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.00CAM16: 2.45

Visual ΔE=2 alternative to 1331: Charming Pink (SW 6309) delivers -5.1 LRV points deeper than Ballet Slippers (1331) with -1.5 softer C*=9.64 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 1331#F7D9D7 • LRV 74.56%
MATCH #3: Sherwin-Williams SW 6302#EBD1CF • LRV 67.97%
Sherwin-Williams Innocence (SW 6302)
Warm Gold-Beige • 95% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.39CAM16: 3.06

Visual ΔE=2.39 alternative to 1331: Innocence (SW 6302) delivers -6.6 LRV points deeper than Ballet Slippers (1331) with -1.43 softer C*=9.71 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Benjamin Moore Ballet Slippers (1331)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Ballet Slippers (#F7D9D7, LRV 74.56%).

LRV 91.53%
Ceiling for 1331
Chantilly Lace
OC-65
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 85.04%
Trim for 1331
Ultra White
CC-10
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 74.56%
Ballet Slippers (1331) Wall
Ballet Slippers
1331
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 53.6%
Adjoining Room (1331)
Kept Love Letters
CSP-425
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 44.65%
Accent / Millwork (1331)
Rose Bisque
2102-50
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for 1331 (74.56% LRV)

Ballet Slippers (1331, b*=4.8) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with 1331 (#F7D9D7)

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 1331 (2700K shifts to #FFD1B6)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Benjamin Moore Alternatives to 1331

Need Ballet Slippers (1331, LRV 74.56%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Benjamin Moore fan-deck steps around #F7D9D7:

Lighter than 1331 (+LRV)
Pink Fairy (2006-70)
LRV 79.23% • Warm Pink-Beige
#FAE0E0
ΔE 2.01
Deeper than 1331 (-LRV)
Tippy Toes (1282)
LRV 70.5% • Warm Gold-Beige
#F3D3D1
ΔE 1.42
Warmer than 1331 (+b*)
Rose Reflection (2171-60)
LRV 76.15% • Warm Gold-Beige
#FDDAD5
ΔE 1.86
Cooler than 1331 (-b*)
Pink Fairy (2006-70)
LRV 79.23% • Warm Pink-Beige
#FAE0E0
ΔE 2.01
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Benjamin Moore Ballet Slippers (1331) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.

Net Paintable Area: 360 sq.ft.
REAL-TIME ESTIMATOR RESULT
2.1 Gallons Calculated
Buy 3 Gallons (for ~360 sq.ft.)
Field Contractor SpecificationCSI MASTERFORMAT 09 91 23
Manufacturer & Code:
Benjamin Moore #1331
Color Reference Name:
Ballet Slippers
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
74.56% • Warm Gold-Beige
Benjamin Moore #1331 • #F7D9D7 • LRV 74.56%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Benjamin Moore Ballet Slippers (1331)

Code 1331 (Ballet Slippers) reflects 74.56% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Ballet Slippers (1331) registers J'=91.1, a'=8.55, and b'=3.30 with HSL (4°, 67%, 91%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 90.1 L*_HK. Because 1331 carries a*=10.05 red-green and b*=4.8 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=11.14, Ballet Slippers projects a warm warm gold-beige character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 1331 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Ballet Slippers (1331) holds its native #FED7CE swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 1331 adapts to #FFD6C5; at 3500K halogen, Ballet Slippers transitions to #FFD5BF; at 3000K residential LED, 1331 warms to #FFD3BA; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Ballet Slippers (1331) settles at #FFD1B6.

When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Ballet Slippers (1331, #F7D9D7), Behr Coy Pink (140A-2, #F9DAD8, LRV 75%) scores ΔE2000=0.41 and CAM16=0.48, followed by Lotus Petal (M150-1, ΔE=1.46). In Sherwin-Williams, Alyssum (SW 6589, #F2D5D7, LRV 71.58%) achieves ΔE2000=1.93 ahead of Charming Pink (SW 6309, ΔE=2). Coordinate 1331 with Chantilly Lace (OC-65) ceilings, Ultra White (CC-10) trim, Kept Love Letters (CSP-425) hallways, and Rose Bisque (2102-50) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Benjamin Moore Ballet Slippers (1331)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Benjamin Moore Ballet Slippers.

SPEC 01LRV 74.56% & H-K 90.1

What is the LRV of Benjamin Moore Ballet Slippers (1331)?

Benjamin Moore Ballet Slippers (1331) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 74.56% (#F7D9D7) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 90.1 L*_HK.

At 74.56% reflectance, Ballet Slippers (1331) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Benjamin Moore walls while maintaining HSL (4°, 67%, 91%).

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SPEC 02CIELAB L*89.07 a*10.05 b*4.8

What undertones does Benjamin Moore Ballet Slippers (1331) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=89.07, a*=10.05, b*=4.8) classifies Benjamin Moore Ballet Slippers (1331) as a Warm Warm Gold-Beige with C*=11.14 chroma and h°=25.5° hue.

Pair Ballet Slippers (1331) with North & East Windows for 1331 (74.56% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with 1331 (#F7D9D7). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 1331 shifts from #F7D9D7 toward #FFD1B6.

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SPEC 031331 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Benjamin Moore Ballet Slippers (1331)?

Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Ballet Slippers (1331, #F7D9D7) are Behr Coy Pink (140A-2, #F9DAD8) at ΔE2000=0.41 and Sherwin-Williams Alyssum (SW 6589, #F2D5D7) at ΔE2000=1.93.

Both 140A-2 and SW 6589 matches are verified against Ballet Slippers (1331) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

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SPEC 041331 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Benjamin Moore Ballet Slippers (1331)?

Alongside Benjamin Moore Ballet Slippers (1331, LRV 74.56%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Ultra White (CC-10, #ECEEEC, LRV 85.04%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.

Pairing Ultra White (CC-10) with Ballet Slippers (1331) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

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