Benjamin Moore Blue Stream (1668) records 55.36% LRV and 80.3 L*_HK lightness (#B0C9D0, RGB 176/201/208). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=79.36, a*=-6.94, b*=-6.32, C*=9.39, h°=222.3°) place 1668 in the Cool Coastal Blue-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Blue Stream (1668) are Behr Gentle Sea (S470-2, ΔE=0.7) and Sherwin-Williams Billowy Breeze (SW 9055, ΔE=0.66).
Benjamin Moore Blue Stream (1668, #B0C9D0) 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) | Blue Stream (1668) | #B0C9D0 | 55.36% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Gentle Sea (S470-2) | #B0C8D0 | 55% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 0.70 (98.5%) |
| Behr #2 | Sonata (530E-3) | #B6CDD3 | 58% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.26 (97.4%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Billowy Breeze (SW 9055) | #AFC7CD | 54.18% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 0.66 (98.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Stream (SW 6499) | #ADCCD3 | 56.53% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.90 (96%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.7 match for 1668: Gentle Sea (S470-2) delivers identical 55% reflectance to 1668 with matched C*=9.29 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.26 equivalent for 1668: Sonata (530E-3) delivers +2.6 LRV points lighter than Blue Stream (1668) with -0.82 softer C*=8.57 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.85 equivalent for 1668: Sea Wind (S480-2) delivers identical 56% reflectance to 1668 with +2.3 higher C*=11.69 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.66 match for 1668: Billowy Breeze (SW 9055) delivers -1.2 LRV points deeper than Blue Stream (1668) with matched C*=8.92 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.9 equivalent for 1668: Stream (SW 6499) delivers +1.2 LRV points lighter than Blue Stream (1668) with +1.83 higher C*=11.22 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.06 alternative to 1668: Take Five (SW 6513) delivers identical 55.85% reflectance to 1668 with matched C*=9.21 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Blue Stream (#B0C9D0, LRV 55.36%).
Blue Stream (1668, h°=222.3°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Benjamin Moore walls.
Heart Pine & Medium Saddle Stained Oak paired with 1668
2700K–3000K Warm LED for 1668 (4000K renders #BFC7BF)
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Code 1668 (Blue Stream) reflects 55.36% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Blue Stream (1668) registers J'=81.6, a'=-9.78, and b'=-6.97 with HSL (193°, 25%, 75%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 80.3 L*_HK. Because 1668 carries a*=-6.94 red-green and b*=-6.32 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=9.39, Blue Stream projects a cool cool coastal blue-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 1668 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Blue Stream (1668) holds its native #B8C8C8 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 1668 adapts to #BFC7BF; at 3500K halogen, Blue Stream transitions to #C4C5B9; at 3000K residential LED, 1668 warms to #CAC4B4; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Blue Stream (1668) settles at #CFC3B1.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Blue Stream (1668, #B0C9D0), Behr Gentle Sea (S470-2, #B0C8D0, LRV 55%) scores ΔE2000=0.7 and CAM16=0.69, followed by Sonata (530E-3, ΔE=1.26). In Sherwin-Williams, Billowy Breeze (SW 9055, #AFC7CD, LRV 54.18%) achieves ΔE2000=0.66 ahead of Stream (SW 6499, ΔE=1.9). Coordinate 1668 with Chantilly Lace (OC-65) ceilings, White (PM-2) trim, Harbor Fog (2062-70) hallways, and Innocence (2055-70) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Blue Stream (1668) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 55.36% (#B0C9D0) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 80.3 L*_HK.
At 55.36% reflectance, Blue Stream (1668) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=79.36) to hold its #B0C9D0 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=79.36, a*=-6.94, b*=-6.32) classifies Benjamin Moore Blue Stream (1668) as a Cool Cool Coastal Blue-Grey with C*=9.39 chroma and h°=222.3° hue.
Pair Blue Stream (1668) with South & West Sun Exposure for 1668 (55.36% LRV) and Heart Pine & Medium Saddle Stained Oak paired with 1668. Under 2700K evening bulbs, 1668 shifts from #B0C9D0 toward #CFC3B1.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Blue Stream (1668, #B0C9D0) are Behr Gentle Sea (S470-2, #B0C8D0) at ΔE2000=0.7 and Sherwin-Williams Billowy Breeze (SW 9055, #AFC7CD) at ΔE2000=0.66.
Both S470-2 and SW 9055 matches are verified against Blue Stream (1668) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Blue Stream (1668, LRV 55.36%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore White (PM-2, #EDEEEB, LRV 85.17%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing White (PM-2) with Blue Stream (1668) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.