Benjamin Moore Battenberg (AF-70) records 78.12% LRV and 91.5 L*_HK lightness (#E9E5D0, RGB 233/229/208). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=90.74, a*=-2.19, b*=10.72, C*=10.94, h°=101.5°) place AF-70 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Battenberg (AF-70) are Behr Coco Malt (OR-W8, ΔE=0.42) and Sherwin-Williams Queen Anne's Lace (SW 6420, ΔE=1.35).
Benjamin Moore Battenberg (AF-70, #E9E5D0) 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) | Battenberg (AF-70) | #E9E5D0 | 78.12% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Coco Malt (OR-W8) | #E8E4D0 | 77.4% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.42 (99.1%) |
| Behr #2 | Cool Honeydew (S350-1A) | #E5E1CD | 75% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.94 (98%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Queen Anne's Lace (SW 6420) | #ECEAD5 | 81.68% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.35 (97.2%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Restoration Ivory (SW 6413) | #E9E1CA | 75.69% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.96 (95.9%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.42 match for AF-70: Coco Malt (OR-W8) delivers identical 77.4% reflectance to AF-70 with -0.5 softer C*=10.44 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.94 match for AF-70: Cool Honeydew (S350-1A) delivers -3.1 LRV points deeper than Battenberg (AF-70) with matched C*=10.47 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.01 equivalent for AF-70: Baby Artichoke (S330-1) delivers -1.1 LRV points deeper than Battenberg (AF-70) with matched C*=11.08 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.35 equivalent for AF-70: Queen Anne's Lace (SW 6420) delivers +3.6 LRV points lighter than Battenberg (AF-70) with matched C*=10.83 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.96 equivalent for AF-70: Restoration Ivory (SW 6413) delivers -2.4 LRV points deeper than Battenberg (AF-70) with +1.34 higher C*=12.28 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.96 equivalent for AF-70: Sprout (SW 6427) delivers -1.5 LRV points deeper than Battenberg (AF-70) with matched C*=11.39 saturation.
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Code AF-70 (Battenberg) reflects 78.12% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Battenberg (AF-70) registers J'=92.1, a'=-1.90, and b'=7.40 with HSL (50°, 36%, 86%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 91.5 L*_HK. Because AF-70 carries a*=-2.19 red-green and b*=10.72 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=10.94, Battenberg projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore AF-70 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Battenberg (AF-70) holds its native #F1E3C7 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, AF-70 adapts to #F8E2BE; at 3500K halogen, Battenberg transitions to #FDE1B8; at 3000K residential LED, AF-70 warms to #FFDFB3; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Battenberg (AF-70) settles at #FFDDAF.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Battenberg (AF-70, #E9E5D0), Behr Coco Malt (OR-W8, #E8E4D0, LRV 77.4%) scores ΔE2000=0.42 and CAM16=0.42, followed by Cool Honeydew (S350-1A, ΔE=0.94). In Sherwin-Williams, Queen Anne's Lace (SW 6420, #ECEAD5, LRV 81.68%) achieves ΔE2000=1.35 ahead of Restoration Ivory (SW 6413, ΔE=1.96). Coordinate AF-70 with Chantilly Lace (OC-65) ceilings, Ultra White (CC-10) trim, Doily (CSP-130) hallways, and Urban Sophisticate (CSP-160) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Battenberg (AF-70) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 78.12% (#E9E5D0) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 91.5 L*_HK.
At 78.12% reflectance, Battenberg (AF-70) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Benjamin Moore walls while maintaining HSL (50°, 36%, 86%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=90.74, a*=-2.19, b*=10.72) classifies Benjamin Moore Battenberg (AF-70) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=10.94 chroma and h°=101.5° hue.
Pair Battenberg (AF-70) with North & East Windows for AF-70 (78.12% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Battenberg (AF-70). Under 2700K evening bulbs, AF-70 shifts from #E9E5D0 toward #FFDDAF.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Battenberg (AF-70, #E9E5D0) are Behr Coco Malt (OR-W8, #E8E4D0) at ΔE2000=0.42 and Sherwin-Williams Queen Anne's Lace (SW 6420, #ECEAD5) at ΔE2000=1.35.
Both OR-W8 and SW 6420 matches are verified against Battenberg (AF-70) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Battenberg (AF-70, LRV 78.12%), 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 Battenberg (AF-70) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.