Benjamin Moore Bone China (CC-426) records 66.2% LRV and 85.4 L*_HK lightness (#DCD3CA, RGB 220/211/202). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=85.03, a*=1.55, b*=5.55, C*=5.76, h°=74.4°) place CC-426 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Bone China (CC-426) are Behr Jodhpur Tan (N180-2, ΔE=0.47) and Sherwin-Williams Popular Gray (SW 6071, ΔE=1.78).
Benjamin Moore Bone China (CC-426, #DCD3CA) 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) | Bone China (CC-426) | #DCD3CA | 66.2% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Jodhpur Tan (N180-2) | #DAD1C8 | 64% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.47 (99%) |
| Behr #2 | Moth Gray (N200-1) | #DAD3CB | 66% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.91 (98.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Popular Gray (SW 6071) | #D4CCC3 | 61.24% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.78 (96.3%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Modern Gray (SW 7632) | #D6CEC3 | 62.52% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.79 (96.2%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.47 match for CC-426: Jodhpur Tan (N180-2) delivers -2.2 LRV points deeper than Bone China (CC-426) with matched C*=5.77 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.91 match for CC-426: Moth Gray (N200-1) delivers identical 66% reflectance to CC-426 with -0.84 softer C*=4.92 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.09 equivalent for CC-426: Baked Biscotti (PWN-72) delivers identical 66% reflectance to CC-426 with -1.29 softer C*=4.47 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.78 equivalent for CC-426: Popular Gray (SW 6071) delivers -5 LRV points deeper than Bone China (CC-426) with matched C*=5.59 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.79 equivalent for CC-426: Modern Gray (SW 7632) delivers -3.7 LRV points deeper than Bone China (CC-426) with +0.75 higher C*=6.51 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.81 equivalent for CC-426: Windfresh White (SW 7628) delivers +3.1 LRV points lighter than Bone China (CC-426) with -0.58 softer C*=5.18 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Bone China (#DCD3CA, LRV 66.2%).
Bone China (CC-426, b*=5.55) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with CC-426 (#DCD3CA)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for CC-426 (2700K shifts to #F9CCAB)
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Code CC-426 (Bone China) reflects 66.2% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Bone China (CC-426) registers J'=87.1, a'=1.21, and b'=3.90 with HSL (30°, 20%, 83%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 85.4 L*_HK. Because CC-426 carries a*=1.55 red-green and b*=5.55 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=5.76, Bone China projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore CC-426 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Bone China (CC-426) holds its native #E3D2C2 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, CC-426 adapts to #EAD0B9; at 3500K halogen, Bone China transitions to #EFCFB3; at 3000K residential LED, CC-426 warms to #F5CDAE; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Bone China (CC-426) settles at #F9CCAB.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Bone China (CC-426, #DCD3CA), Behr Jodhpur Tan (N180-2, #DAD1C8, LRV 64%) scores ΔE2000=0.47 and CAM16=0.65, followed by Moth Gray (N200-1, ΔE=0.91). In Sherwin-Williams, Popular Gray (SW 6071, #D4CCC3, LRV 61.24%) achieves ΔE2000=1.78 ahead of Modern Gray (SW 7632, ΔE=1.79). Coordinate CC-426 with Snow White (OC-66) ceilings, Wedding Veil (2125-70) trim, Pink Damask (890) hallways, and Snowfall White (2144-70) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Bone China (CC-426) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 66.2% (#DCD3CA) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 85.4 L*_HK.
At 66.2% reflectance, Bone China (CC-426) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=85.03) to hold its #DCD3CA color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=85.03, a*=1.55, b*=5.55) classifies Benjamin Moore Bone China (CC-426) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=5.76 chroma and h°=74.4° hue.
Pair Bone China (CC-426) with North & East Windows for CC-426 (66.2% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with CC-426 (#DCD3CA). Under 2700K evening bulbs, CC-426 shifts from #DCD3CA toward #F9CCAB.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Bone China (CC-426, #DCD3CA) are Behr Jodhpur Tan (N180-2, #DAD1C8) at ΔE2000=0.47 and Sherwin-Williams Popular Gray (SW 6071, #D4CCC3) at ΔE2000=1.78.
Both N180-2 and SW 6071 matches are verified against Bone China (CC-426) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Bone China (CC-426, LRV 66.2%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Wedding Veil (2125-70, #EEF0EE, LRV 86.67%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Wedding Veil (2125-70) with Bone China (CC-426) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.