PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #CCE8F3 • LRV 76.72% • CIE D65 2°•
BENJAMIN MOORE ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: 2064-70
Official Benjamin Moore Fan Deck2064-70
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Billowy Down
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
204, 232, 243
LRV REFLECTANCE
76.72%
HK LIGHTNESS
91.4 L*
Benjamin Moore Official CatalogFamily: White & Off-White • Code 2064-70

Benjamin Moore Billowy Down (2064-70) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ BENJAMIN MOORE #2064-70 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Benjamin Moore Billowy Down (2064-70) records 76.72% LRV and 91.4 L*_HK lightness (#CCE8F3, RGB 204/232/243). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=90.33, a*=-6.94, b*=-8.42, C*=10.91, h°=230.5°) place 2064-70 in the Cool Coastal Blue-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Billowy Down (2064-70) are Behr Spacious Skies (P500-1, ΔE=2.22) and Sherwin-Williams Soar (SW 6799, ΔE=2.23).

1. LRV INDEX
76.72%
High Reflectance (Bright)
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey
Cool Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
10.91
Rich Chromatic Saturation
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
230.5°
CIELAB L* 90.33 a* -6.94 b* -8.42
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
South & West Sun Exposure for 2064-70 (76.72% LRV)
2700K–3000K Warm LED for 2064-70 (4000K renders #DDE5DF)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Caramel Bamboo & Roasted Birch offsetting Billowy Down (76.72% LRV)
Caramel Bamboo & Roasted Birch offsetting Billowy Down (76.72% LRV)
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Benjamin Moore Billowy Down (2064-70)

Benjamin Moore Billowy Down (2064-70, #CCE8F3) 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)Billowy Down (2064-70)#CCE8F376.72%Cool Coastal Blue-Grey0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Spacious Skies (P500-1)#D5EAF279%Cool Coastal Blue-GreyΔE 2.22 (95.3%)
Behr #2Winterscape (M480-2A)#C9E5EB74%Cool Coastal Blue-GreyΔE 2.38 (95%)
Sherwin-Williams #1Soar (SW 6799)#C3DFE869.93%Cool Coastal Blue-GreyΔE 2.23 (95.3%)
Sherwin-Williams #2Aviary Blue (SW 6778)#C6E3E872.52%Cool Coastal Blue-GreyΔE 3.12 (93.4%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2064-70#CCE8F3 • LRV 76.72%
MATCH #1: Behr P500-1#D5EAF2 • LRV 79%
Behr Spacious Skies (P500-1)
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey • 95.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.22CAM16: 2.64

Visual ΔE=2.22 alternative to 2064-70: Spacious Skies (P500-1) delivers +2.3 LRV points lighter than Billowy Down (2064-70) with -2.7 softer C*=8.21 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2064-70#CCE8F3 • LRV 76.72%
MATCH #2: Behr M480-2A#C9E5EB • LRV 74%
Behr Winterscape (M480-2A)
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey • 95% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.38CAM16: 2.66

Visual ΔE=2.38 alternative to 2064-70: Winterscape (M480-2A) delivers -2.7 LRV points deeper than Billowy Down (2064-70) with -0.92 softer C*=9.99 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2064-70#CCE8F3 • LRV 76.72%
MATCH #3: Behr M520-1A#D0E3ED • LRV 75%
Behr Soft Cloud (M520-1A)
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey • 93.9% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.91CAM16: 3.00

Visual ΔE=2.91 alternative to 2064-70: Soft Cloud (M520-1A) delivers -1.7 LRV points deeper than Billowy Down (2064-70) with -2.67 softer C*=8.24 chroma.

Best Sherwin-Williams Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2064-70#CCE8F3 • LRV 76.72%
MATCH #1: Sherwin-Williams SW 6799#C3DFE8 • LRV 69.93%
Sherwin-Williams Soar (SW 6799)
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey • 95.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.23CAM16: 3.03

Visual ΔE=2.23 alternative to 2064-70: Soar (SW 6799) delivers -6.8 LRV points deeper than Billowy Down (2064-70) with matched C*=10.53 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2064-70#CCE8F3 • LRV 76.72%
MATCH #2: Sherwin-Williams SW 6778#C6E3E8 • LRV 72.52%
Sherwin-Williams Aviary Blue (SW 6778)
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey • 93.4% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 3.12CAM16: 3.48

Visual ΔE=3.12 alternative to 2064-70: Aviary Blue (SW 6778) delivers -4.2 LRV points deeper than Billowy Down (2064-70) with -0.71 softer C*=10.2 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2064-70#CCE8F3 • LRV 76.72%
MATCH #3: Sherwin-Williams SW 6505#C2DAE0 • LRV 66.78%
Sherwin-Williams Atmospheric (SW 6505)
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey • 92.2% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 3.71CAM16: 4.96

Visual ΔE=3.71 alternative to 2064-70: Atmospheric (SW 6505) delivers -9.9 LRV points deeper than Billowy Down (2064-70) with -2.11 softer C*=8.8 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Benjamin Moore Billowy Down (2064-70)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Billowy Down (#CCE8F3, LRV 76.72%).

LRV 89.76%
Ceiling for 2064-70
Ice Mist
OC-67
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 82.5%
Trim for 2064-70
Misty Gray
2124-60
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 76.72%
Billowy Down (2064-70) Wall
Billowy Down
2064-70
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 55.36%
Adjoining Room (2064-70)
Blue Stream
1668
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 45.31%
Accent / Millwork (2064-70)
Exhale
AF-515
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
South & West Sun Exposure for 2064-70 (76.72% LRV)

Billowy Down (2064-70, h°=230.5°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Benjamin Moore walls.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Caramel Bamboo & Roasted Birch offsetting Billowy Down (76.72% LRV)

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

2700K–3000K Warm LED for 2064-70 (4000K renders #DDE5DF)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Benjamin Moore Alternatives to 2064-70

Need Billowy Down (2064-70, LRV 76.72%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Benjamin Moore fan-deck steps around #CCE8F3:

Lighter than 2064-70 (+LRV)
Innocence (2055-70)
LRV 81.4% • Cool Coastal Blue-Grey
#D1EFF1
ΔE 4.53
Deeper than 2064-70 (-LRV)
Mystical Blue (792)
LRV 73.54% • Cool Coastal Blue-Grey
#CCE3EB
ΔE 1.85
Warmer than 2064-70 (+b*)
Mystical Blue (792)
LRV 73.54% • Cool Coastal Blue-Grey
#CCE3EB
ΔE 1.85
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Benjamin Moore Billowy Down (2064-70) 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 #2064-70
Color Reference Name:
Billowy Down
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
76.72% • Cool Coastal Blue-Grey
Benjamin Moore #2064-70 • #CCE8F3 • LRV 76.72%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Benjamin Moore Billowy Down (2064-70)

Code 2064-70 (Billowy Down) reflects 76.72% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Billowy Down (2064-70) registers J'=91.5, a'=-9.85, and b'=-8.84 with HSL (197°, 62%, 88%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 91.4 L*_HK. Because 2064-70 carries a*=-6.94 red-green and b*=-8.42 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=10.91, Billowy Down projects a cool cool coastal blue-grey character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 2064-70 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Billowy Down (2064-70) holds its native #D5E7E9 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 2064-70 adapts to #DDE5DF; at 3500K halogen, Billowy Down transitions to #E3E4D9; at 3000K residential LED, 2064-70 warms to #EAE2D3; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Billowy Down (2064-70) settles at #EFE1CF.

When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Billowy Down (2064-70, #CCE8F3), Behr Spacious Skies (P500-1, #D5EAF2, LRV 79%) scores ΔE2000=2.22 and CAM16=2.64, followed by Winterscape (M480-2A, ΔE=2.38). In Sherwin-Williams, Soar (SW 6799, #C3DFE8, LRV 69.93%) achieves ΔE2000=2.23 ahead of Aviary Blue (SW 6778, ΔE=3.12). Coordinate 2064-70 with Ice Mist (OC-67) ceilings, Misty Gray (2124-60) trim, Blue Stream (1668) hallways, and Exhale (AF-515) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Benjamin Moore Billowy Down (2064-70)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Benjamin Moore Billowy Down.

SPEC 01LRV 76.72% & H-K 91.4

What is the LRV of Benjamin Moore Billowy Down (2064-70)?

Benjamin Moore Billowy Down (2064-70) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 76.72% (#CCE8F3) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 91.4 L*_HK.

At 76.72% reflectance, Billowy Down (2064-70) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Benjamin Moore walls while maintaining HSL (197°, 62%, 88%).

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2064-70
SPEC 02CIELAB L*90.33 a*-6.94 b*-8.42

What undertones does Benjamin Moore Billowy Down (2064-70) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=90.33, a*=-6.94, b*=-8.42) classifies Benjamin Moore Billowy Down (2064-70) as a Cool Cool Coastal Blue-Grey with C*=10.91 chroma and h°=230.5° hue.

Pair Billowy Down (2064-70) with South & West Sun Exposure for 2064-70 (76.72% LRV) and Caramel Bamboo & Roasted Birch offsetting Billowy Down (76.72% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 2064-70 shifts from #CCE8F3 toward #EFE1CF.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2064-70
SPEC 032064-70 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Benjamin Moore Billowy Down (2064-70)?

Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Billowy Down (2064-70, #CCE8F3) are Behr Spacious Skies (P500-1, #D5EAF2) at ΔE2000=2.22 and Sherwin-Williams Soar (SW 6799, #C3DFE8) at ΔE2000=2.23.

Both P500-1 and SW 6799 matches are verified against Billowy Down (2064-70) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2064-70
SPEC 042064-70 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Benjamin Moore Billowy Down (2064-70)?

Alongside Benjamin Moore Billowy Down (2064-70, LRV 76.72%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Misty Gray (2124-60, #E8EBEA, LRV 82.5%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.

Pairing Misty Gray (2124-60) with Billowy Down (2064-70) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2064-70