Benjamin Moore Beach Plum (2072-60) records 63.02% LRV and 84.5 L*_HK lightness (#D9CCDB, RGB 217/204/219). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=83.47, a*=7.18, b*=-5.8, C*=9.23, h°=321.1°) place 2072-60 in the Earthy Warm Taupe class. Top cross-brand matches for Beach Plum (2072-60) are Behr Monologue (M570-2, ΔE=1.83) and Sherwin-Williams Enchant (SW 6555, ΔE=2.16).
Benjamin Moore Beach Plum (2072-60, #D9CCDB) 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) | Beach Plum (2072-60) | #D9CCDB | 63.02% | Earthy Warm Taupe | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Monologue (M570-2) | #DFD3E4 | 68% | Earthy Warm Taupe | ΔE 1.83 (96.2%) |
| Behr #2 | Cassia Buds (M110-2) | #E0CDDA | 64% | Earthy Warm Taupe | ΔE 2.34 (95.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Enchant (SW 6555) | #D1C6D2 | 58.58% | Earthy Warm Taupe | ΔE 2.16 (95.5%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Rhapsody Lilac (SW 6828) | #D2C8DD | 60.13% | Cool Violet-Grey | ΔE 2.72 (94.3%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.83 equivalent for 2072-60: Monologue (M570-2) delivers +5 LRV points lighter than Beach Plum (2072-60) with +0.7 higher C*=9.93 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.34 alternative to 2072-60: Cassia Buds (M110-2) delivers +1 LRV points lighter than Beach Plum (2072-60) with +0.5 higher C*=9.73 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.45 alternative to 2072-60: Seedless Grape (M100-2) delivers -5 LRV points deeper than Beach Plum (2072-60) with +1.55 higher C*=10.78 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.16 alternative to 2072-60: Enchant (SW 6555) delivers -4.4 LRV points deeper than Beach Plum (2072-60) with -1.68 softer C*=7.55 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.72 alternative to 2072-60: Rhapsody Lilac (SW 6828) delivers -2.9 LRV points deeper than Beach Plum (2072-60) with +2.5 higher C*=11.73 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.78 alternative to 2072-60: Euphoric Lilac (SW 6835) delivers -2.2 LRV points deeper than Beach Plum (2072-60) with +2.98 higher C*=12.21 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Beach Plum (#D9CCDB, LRV 63.02%).
Beach Plum (2072-60, b*=-5.8) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under 2072-60
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 2072-60 (2700K shifts to #F6C5BA)
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Code 2072-60 (Beach Plum) reflects 63.02% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Beach Plum (2072-60) registers J'=85.9, a'=6.76, and b'=-5.64 with HSL (292°, 17%, 83%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 84.5 L*_HK. Because 2072-60 carries a*=7.18 red-green and b*=-5.8 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=9.23, Beach Plum projects a warm earthy warm taupe character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 2072-60 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Beach Plum (2072-60) holds its native #E0CBD2 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 2072-60 adapts to #E6C9C9; at 3500K halogen, Beach Plum transitions to #EBC8C3; at 3000K residential LED, 2072-60 warms to #F1C6BE; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Beach Plum (2072-60) settles at #F6C5BA.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Beach Plum (2072-60, #D9CCDB), Behr Monologue (M570-2, #DFD3E4, LRV 68%) scores ΔE2000=1.83 and CAM16=2.46, followed by Cassia Buds (M110-2, ΔE=2.34). In Sherwin-Williams, Enchant (SW 6555, #D1C6D2, LRV 58.58%) achieves ΔE2000=2.16 ahead of Rhapsody Lilac (SW 6828, ΔE=2.72). Coordinate 2072-60 with White Opulence (OC-69) ceilings, Chalk White (2126-70) trim, Easter Bonnet (2074-70) hallways, and Distant Gray (2124-70) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Benjamin Moore Beach Plum.
Benjamin Moore Beach Plum (2072-60) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 63.02% (#D9CCDB) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 84.5 L*_HK.
At 63.02% reflectance, Beach Plum (2072-60) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=83.47) to hold its #D9CCDB color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=83.47, a*=7.18, b*=-5.8) classifies Benjamin Moore Beach Plum (2072-60) as a Warm Earthy Warm Taupe with C*=9.23 chroma and h°=321.1° hue.
Pair Beach Plum (2072-60) with North & East Windows for 2072-60 (63.02% LRV) and Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under 2072-60. Under 2700K evening bulbs, 2072-60 shifts from #D9CCDB toward #F6C5BA.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Beach Plum (2072-60, #D9CCDB) are Behr Monologue (M570-2, #DFD3E4) at ΔE2000=1.83 and Sherwin-Williams Enchant (SW 6555, #D1C6D2) at ΔE2000=2.16.
Both M570-2 and SW 6555 matches are verified against Beach Plum (2072-60) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Beach Plum (2072-60, LRV 63.02%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Chalk White (2126-70, #EAEDEB, LRV 84.05%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Chalk White (2126-70) with Beach Plum (2072-60) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.