Benjamin Moore Brushed Aluminum (1485) records 56.28% LRV and 80.2 L*_HK lightness (#C8C6B9, RGB 200/198/185). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=79.71, a*=-1.6, b*=6.76, C*=6.95, h°=103.3°) place 1485 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Brushed Aluminum (1485) are Behr Comforting Gray (BNC-04, ΔE=1.16) and Sherwin-Williams Useful Gray (SW 7050, ΔE=1.9).
Benjamin Moore Brushed Aluminum (1485, #C8C6B9) 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) | Brushed Aluminum (1485) | #C8C6B9 | 56.28% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Comforting Gray (BNC-04) | #C5C3B4 | 54% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.16 (97.6%) |
| Behr #2 | Foggy London (PPU25-09) | #C3C2B8 | 54% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.63 (96.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Useful Gray (SW 7050) | #CFCABD | 59.31% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.90 (96%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Aloof Gray (SW 6197) | #C9C9C0 | 58.06% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.97 (95.9%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.16 equivalent for 1485: Comforting Gray (BNC-04) delivers -2.3 LRV points deeper than Brushed Aluminum (1485) with +1.07 higher C*=8.02 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.63 equivalent for 1485: Foggy London (PPU25-09) delivers -2.3 LRV points deeper than Brushed Aluminum (1485) with -1.6 softer C*=5.35 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.75 equivalent for 1485: Biking Trail (N350-3) delivers -3.3 LRV points deeper than Brushed Aluminum (1485) with +1.14 higher C*=8.09 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.9 equivalent for 1485: Useful Gray (SW 7050) delivers +3 LRV points lighter than Brushed Aluminum (1485) with matched C*=7.12 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.97 equivalent for 1485: Aloof Gray (SW 6197) delivers +1.8 LRV points lighter than Brushed Aluminum (1485) with -2.18 softer C*=4.77 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.06 alternative to 1485: Sedate Gray (SW 6169) delivers +4.8 LRV points lighter than Brushed Aluminum (1485) with +0.58 higher C*=7.53 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Brushed Aluminum (#C8C6B9, LRV 56.28%).
Brushed Aluminum (1485, b*=6.76) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with 1485 (#C8C6B9)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 1485 (2700K shifts to #E4BF9C)
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Code 1485 (Brushed Aluminum) reflects 56.28% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Brushed Aluminum (1485) registers J'=82.2, a'=-1.68, and b'=5.01 with HSL (52°, 12%, 75%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 80.2 L*_HK. Because 1485 carries a*=-1.6 red-green and b*=6.76 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=6.95, Brushed Aluminum projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 1485 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Brushed Aluminum (1485) holds its native #CFC5B1 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 1485 adapts to #D5C3A9; at 3500K halogen, Brushed Aluminum transitions to #DAC2A4; at 3000K residential LED, 1485 warms to #E0C19F; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Brushed Aluminum (1485) settles at #E4BF9C.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Brushed Aluminum (1485, #C8C6B9), Behr Comforting Gray (BNC-04, #C5C3B4, LRV 54%) scores ΔE2000=1.16 and CAM16=1.3, followed by Foggy London (PPU25-09, ΔE=1.63). In Sherwin-Williams, Useful Gray (SW 7050, #CFCABD, LRV 59.31%) achieves ΔE2000=1.9 ahead of Aloof Gray (SW 6197, ΔE=1.97). Coordinate 1485 with Distant Gray (OC-68) ceilings, Ultra White (CC-10) trim, Seapearl (OC-19) hallways, and Mascarpone (AF-20) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Brushed Aluminum (1485) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 56.28% (#C8C6B9) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 80.2 L*_HK.
At 56.28% reflectance, Brushed Aluminum (1485) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=79.71) to hold its #C8C6B9 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=79.71, a*=-1.6, b*=6.76) classifies Benjamin Moore Brushed Aluminum (1485) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=6.95 chroma and h°=103.3° hue.
Pair Brushed Aluminum (1485) with North & East Windows for 1485 (56.28% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with 1485 (#C8C6B9). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 1485 shifts from #C8C6B9 toward #E4BF9C.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Brushed Aluminum (1485, #C8C6B9) are Behr Comforting Gray (BNC-04, #C5C3B4) at ΔE2000=1.16 and Sherwin-Williams Useful Gray (SW 7050, #CFCABD) at ΔE2000=1.9.
Both BNC-04 and SW 7050 matches are verified against Brushed Aluminum (1485) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Brushed Aluminum (1485, LRV 56.28%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Ultra White (CC-10, #ECEEEC, LRV 85.04%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Ultra White (CC-10) with Brushed Aluminum (1485) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.