PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #C3D0D2 • LRV 61.27% • CIE D65 2°•
BENJAMIN MOORE ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: 1633
Official Benjamin Moore Fan Deck1633
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Brittany Blue
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
195, 208, 210
LRV REFLECTANCE
61.27%
HK LIGHTNESS
83 L*
Benjamin Moore Official CatalogFamily: Gray & Greige • Code 1633

Benjamin Moore Brittany Blue (1633) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ BENJAMIN MOORE #1633 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Benjamin Moore Brittany Blue (1633) records 61.27% LRV and 83 L*_HK lightness (#C3D0D2, RGB 195/208/210). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=82.58, a*=-4.01, b*=-2.51, C*=4.73, h°=212°) place 1633 in the Cool Coastal Blue-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Brittany Blue (1633) are Behr Alice White (MQ3-58, ΔE=1.3) and Sherwin-Williams Tradewind (SW 6218, ΔE=1.08).

1. LRV INDEX
61.27%
Medium-Light Balanced
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey
Cool Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
4.73
Muted Architectural
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
212°
CIELAB L* 82.58 a* -4.01 b* -2.51
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
South & West Sun Exposure for 1633 (61.27% LRV)
2700K–3000K Warm LED for 1633 (4000K renders #D1CDC1)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Caramel Bamboo & Roasted Birch offsetting Brittany Blue (61.27% LRV)
Caramel Bamboo & Roasted Birch offsetting Brittany Blue (61.27% LRV)
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Benjamin Moore Brittany Blue (1633)

Benjamin Moore Brittany Blue (1633, #C3D0D2) 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)Brittany Blue (1633)#C3D0D261.27%Cool Coastal Blue-Grey0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Alice White (MQ3-58)#C2CED260%Cool Coastal Blue-GreyΔE 1.30 (97.3%)
Behr #2Ash Blue (N470-1)#CBD5D665%Cool Coastal Blue-GreyΔE 1.78 (96.3%)
Sherwin-Williams #1Tradewind (SW 6218)#C2CFCF60.52%Organic Sage Green-GreyΔE 1.08 (97.7%)
Sherwin-Williams #2Sleepy Blue (SW 6225)#BCCBCE57.74%Cool Coastal Blue-GreyΔE 1.53 (96.8%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 1633#C3D0D2 • LRV 61.27%
MATCH #1: Behr MQ3-58#C2CED2 • LRV 60%
Behr Alice White (MQ3-58)
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey • 97.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.30CAM16: 1.35

Cross-room ΔE=1.3 equivalent for 1633: Alice White (MQ3-58) delivers -1.3 LRV points deeper than Brittany Blue (1633) with matched C*=4.72 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 1633#C3D0D2 • LRV 61.27%
MATCH #2: Behr N470-1#CBD5D6 • LRV 65%
Behr Ash Blue (N470-1)
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey • 96.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.78CAM16: 2.27

Cross-room ΔE=1.78 equivalent for 1633: Ash Blue (N470-1) delivers +3.7 LRV points lighter than Brittany Blue (1633) with -1.13 softer C*=3.6 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 1633#C3D0D2 • LRV 61.27%
MATCH #3: Behr 540E-2#BCCED2 • LRV 59%
Behr Cloudy Day (540E-2)
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey • 95.9% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.96CAM16: 2.34

Cross-room ΔE=1.96 equivalent for 1633: Cloudy Day (540E-2) delivers -2.3 LRV points deeper than Brittany Blue (1633) with +1.92 higher C*=6.65 chroma.

Best Sherwin-Williams Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 1633#C3D0D2 • LRV 61.27%
MATCH #1: Sherwin-Williams SW 6218#C2CFCF • LRV 60.52%
Sherwin-Williams Tradewind (SW 6218)
Organic Sage Green-Grey • 97.7% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.08CAM16: 1.21

Cross-room ΔE=1.08 equivalent for 1633: Tradewind (SW 6218) delivers identical 60.52% reflectance to 1633 with matched C*=4.66 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 1633#C3D0D2 • LRV 61.27%
MATCH #2: Sherwin-Williams SW 6225#BCCBCE • LRV 57.74%
Sherwin-Williams Sleepy Blue (SW 6225)
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey • 96.8% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.53CAM16: 2.02

Cross-room ΔE=1.53 equivalent for 1633: Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) delivers -3.5 LRV points deeper than Brittany Blue (1633) with +0.81 higher C*=5.54 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 1633#C3D0D2 • LRV 61.27%
MATCH #3: Sherwin-Williams SW 9136#CBD4D4 • LRV 64.48%
Sherwin-Williams Lullaby (SW 9136)
Organic Sage Green-Grey • 95.7% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.03CAM16: 2.55

Visual ΔE=2.03 alternative to 1633: Lullaby (SW 9136) delivers +3.2 LRV points lighter than Brittany Blue (1633) with -1.51 softer C*=3.22 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Benjamin Moore Brittany Blue (1633)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Brittany Blue (#C3D0D2, LRV 61.27%).

LRV 90.36%
Ceiling for 1633
Snow White
OC-66
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 82.5%
Trim for 1633
Misty Gray
2124-60
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 61.27%
Brittany Blue (1633) Wall
Brittany Blue
1633
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 83.01%
Adjoining Room (1633)
Patriotic White
2135-70
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 90.36%
Accent / Millwork (1633)
Snow White
2122-70
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
South & West Sun Exposure for 1633 (61.27% LRV)

Brittany Blue (1633, h°=212°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Benjamin Moore walls.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Caramel Bamboo & Roasted Birch offsetting Brittany Blue (61.27% LRV)

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

2700K–3000K Warm LED for 1633 (4000K renders #D1CDC1)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Benjamin Moore Alternatives to 1633

Need Brittany Blue (1633, LRV 61.27%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Benjamin Moore fan-deck steps around #C3D0D2:

Lighter than 1633 (+LRV)
Windy Sky (1639)
LRV 66.28% • Cool Coastal Blue-Grey
#C8D8D9
ΔE 2.21
Deeper than 1633 (-LRV)
Gentle Gray (1626)
LRV 57.77% • Cool Coastal Blue-Grey
#C0CACD
ΔE 1.97
Warmer than 1633 (+b*)
Pale Smoke (1584)
LRV 63.52% • Organic Sage Green-Grey
#C9D3D0
ΔE 2.69
Cooler than 1633 (-b*)
Mt. Rainier Gray (2129-60)
LRV 59.58% • Cool Coastal Blue-Grey
#C1CDD3
ΔE 2.3
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Benjamin Moore Brittany Blue (1633) 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 #1633
Color Reference Name:
Brittany Blue
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
61.27% • Cool Coastal Blue-Grey
Benjamin Moore #1633 • #C3D0D2 • LRV 61.27%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Benjamin Moore Brittany Blue (1633)

Code 1633 (Brittany Blue) reflects 61.27% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Brittany Blue (1633) registers J'=84.7, a'=-6.50, and b'=-3.42 with HSL (188°, 14%, 79%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 83 L*_HK. Because 1633 carries a*=-4.01 red-green and b*=-2.51 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=4.73, Brittany Blue projects a cool cool coastal blue-grey character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 1633 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Brittany Blue (1633) holds its native #CBCFC9 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 1633 adapts to #D1CDC1; at 3500K halogen, Brittany Blue transitions to #D7CCBB; at 3000K residential LED, 1633 warms to #DDCBB6; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Brittany Blue (1633) settles at #E1C9B2.

When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Brittany Blue (1633, #C3D0D2), Behr Alice White (MQ3-58, #C2CED2, LRV 60%) scores ΔE2000=1.3 and CAM16=1.35, followed by Ash Blue (N470-1, ΔE=1.78). In Sherwin-Williams, Tradewind (SW 6218, #C2CFCF, LRV 60.52%) achieves ΔE2000=1.08 ahead of Sleepy Blue (SW 6225, ΔE=1.53). Coordinate 1633 with Snow White (OC-66) ceilings, Misty Gray (2124-60) trim, Patriotic White (2135-70) hallways, and Snow White (2122-70) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Benjamin Moore Brittany Blue (1633)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Benjamin Moore Brittany Blue.

SPEC 01LRV 61.27% & H-K 83

What is the LRV of Benjamin Moore Brittany Blue (1633)?

Benjamin Moore Brittany Blue (1633) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 61.27% (#C3D0D2) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 83 L*_HK.

At 61.27% reflectance, Brittany Blue (1633) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=82.58) to hold its #C3D0D2 color in bright sun.

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SPEC 02CIELAB L*82.58 a*-4.01 b*-2.51

What undertones does Benjamin Moore Brittany Blue (1633) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=82.58, a*=-4.01, b*=-2.51) classifies Benjamin Moore Brittany Blue (1633) as a Cool Cool Coastal Blue-Grey with C*=4.73 chroma and h°=212° hue.

Pair Brittany Blue (1633) with South & West Sun Exposure for 1633 (61.27% LRV) and Caramel Bamboo & Roasted Birch offsetting Brittany Blue (61.27% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 1633 shifts from #C3D0D2 toward #E1C9B2.

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SPEC 031633 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Benjamin Moore Brittany Blue (1633)?

Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Brittany Blue (1633, #C3D0D2) are Behr Alice White (MQ3-58, #C2CED2) at ΔE2000=1.3 and Sherwin-Williams Tradewind (SW 6218, #C2CFCF) at ΔE2000=1.08.

Both MQ3-58 and SW 6218 matches are verified against Brittany Blue (1633) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

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SPEC 041633 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Benjamin Moore Brittany Blue (1633)?

Alongside Benjamin Moore Brittany Blue (1633, LRV 61.27%), 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 Brittany Blue (1633) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

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