PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #F3E8D4 • LRV 81.78% • CIE D65 2°•
BENJAMIN MOORE ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: OC-87
Official Benjamin Moore Fan DeckOC-87
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Capri Coast
Warm Yellow-Cream
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
243, 232, 212
LRV REFLECTANCE
81.78%
HK LIGHTNESS
93.1 L*
Benjamin Moore Official CatalogFamily: White & Off-White • Code OC-87

Benjamin Moore Capri Coast (OC-87) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ BENJAMIN MOORE #OC-87 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Benjamin Moore Capri Coast (OC-87) records 81.78% LRV and 93.1 L*_HK lightness (#F3E8D4, RGB 243/232/212). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=92.36, a*=0.44, b*=11.06, C*=11.07, h°=87.7°) place OC-87 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Capri Coast (OC-87) are Behr Marquee White (BXC-47, ΔE=0.43) and Sherwin-Williams Summer White (SW 7557, ΔE=0.46).

1. LRV INDEX
81.78%
High Reflectance (Bright)
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Warm Yellow-Cream
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
11.07
Rich Chromatic Saturation
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
87.7°
CIELAB L* 92.36 a* 0.44 b* 11.06
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for OC-87 (81.78% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for OC-87 (2700K shifts to #FFE0B3)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Capri Coast (81.78% LRV)
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Capri Coast (81.78% LRV)
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Benjamin Moore Capri Coast (OC-87)

Benjamin Moore Capri Coast (OC-87, #F3E8D4) 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)Capri Coast (OC-87)#F3E8D481.78%Warm Yellow-Cream0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Marquee White (BXC-47)#F5EAD683%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.43 (99.1%)
Behr #2Vanilla Paste (S290-1)#F3E7D381%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.50 (99%)
Sherwin-Williams #1Summer White (SW 7557)#F4E9D682.62%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.46 (99%)
Sherwin-Williams #2Crème (SW 7556)#F4E8D281.88%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.72 (98.5%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore OC-87#F3E8D4 • LRV 81.78%
MATCH #1: Behr BXC-47#F5EAD6 • LRV 83%
Behr Marquee White (BXC-47)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 99.1% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.43CAM16: 0.60

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.43 match for OC-87: Marquee White (BXC-47) delivers +1.2 LRV points lighter than Capri Coast (OC-87) with matched C*=11.05 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore OC-87#F3E8D4 • LRV 81.78%
MATCH #2: Behr S290-1#F3E7D3 • LRV 81%
Behr Vanilla Paste (S290-1)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 99% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.50CAM16: 0.38

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.5 match for OC-87: Vanilla Paste (S290-1) delivers identical 81% reflectance to OC-87 with matched C*=11.22 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore OC-87#F3E8D4 • LRV 81.78%
MATCH #3: Behr 13#F3E9D6 • LRV 82%
Behr Cottage White (13)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.9% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.52CAM16: 0.47

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.52 match for OC-87: Cottage White (13) delivers identical 82% reflectance to OC-87 with -0.63 softer C*=10.44 chroma.

Best Sherwin-Williams Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore OC-87#F3E8D4 • LRV 81.78%
MATCH #1: Sherwin-Williams SW 7557#F4E9D6 • LRV 82.62%
Sherwin-Williams Summer White (SW 7557)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 99% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.46CAM16: 0.46

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.46 match for OC-87: Summer White (SW 7557) delivers identical 82.62% reflectance to OC-87 with matched C*=10.58 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore OC-87#F3E8D4 • LRV 81.78%
MATCH #2: Sherwin-Williams SW 7556#F4E8D2 • LRV 81.88%
Sherwin-Williams Crème (SW 7556)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.5% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.72CAM16: 0.64

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.72 match for OC-87: Crème (SW 7556) delivers identical 81.88% reflectance to OC-87 with +1.1 higher C*=12.17 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore OC-87#F3E8D4 • LRV 81.78%
MATCH #3: Sherwin-Williams SW 7558#F3E9D7 • LRV 82.48%
Sherwin-Williams Medici Ivory (SW 7558)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.4% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.78CAM16: 0.71

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.78 match for OC-87: Medici Ivory (SW 7558) delivers identical 82.48% reflectance to OC-87 with -1.11 softer C*=9.96 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Benjamin Moore Capri Coast (OC-87)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Capri Coast (#F3E8D4, LRV 81.78%).

LRV 89.76%
Ceiling for OC-87
Ice Mist
OC-67
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 85.04%
Trim for OC-87
Ultra White
CC-10
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 81.78%
Capri Coast (OC-87) Wall
Capri Coast
OC-87
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 60.52%
Adjoining Room (OC-87)
Lace Handkerchief
CSP-220
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 46.94%
Accent / Millwork (OC-87)
Gallery Buff
CSP-225
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for OC-87 (81.78% LRV)

Capri Coast (OC-87, b*=11.06) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Capri Coast (81.78% LRV)

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for OC-87 (2700K shifts to #FFE0B3)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Benjamin Moore Alternatives to OC-87

Need Capri Coast (OC-87, LRV 81.78%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Benjamin Moore fan-deck steps around #F3E8D4:

Lighter than OC-87 (+LRV)
Paradise Beach (911)
LRV 86.28% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#F7EEDB
ΔE 1.51
Deeper than OC-87 (-LRV)
Wood Ash (1065)
LRV 78.46% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#EEE4D0
ΔE 1.03
Warmer than OC-87 (+b*)
Windsor Cream (913)
LRV 83.4% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#F6EAD2
ΔE 1.45
Cooler than OC-87 (-b*)
October Sky (2162-70)
LRV 84.79% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#F5ECDC
ΔE 1.74
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Benjamin Moore Capri Coast (OC-87) 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 #OC-87
Color Reference Name:
Capri Coast
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
81.78% • Warm Yellow-Cream
Benjamin Moore #OC-87 • #F3E8D4 • LRV 81.78%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Benjamin Moore Capri Coast (OC-87)

Code OC-87 (Capri Coast) reflects 81.78% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Capri Coast (OC-87) registers J'=93.6, a'=0.40, and b'=7.36 with HSL (39°, 56%, 89%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 93.1 L*_HK. Because OC-87 carries a*=0.44 red-green and b*=11.06 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=11.07, Capri Coast projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore OC-87 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Capri Coast (OC-87) holds its native #FBE6CB swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, OC-87 adapts to #FFE5C2; at 3500K halogen, Capri Coast transitions to #FFE4BC; at 3000K residential LED, OC-87 warms to #FFE2B7; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Capri Coast (OC-87) settles at #FFE0B3.

When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Capri Coast (OC-87, #F3E8D4), Behr Marquee White (BXC-47, #F5EAD6, LRV 83%) scores ΔE2000=0.43 and CAM16=0.6, followed by Vanilla Paste (S290-1, ΔE=0.5). In Sherwin-Williams, Summer White (SW 7557, #F4E9D6, LRV 82.62%) achieves ΔE2000=0.46 ahead of Crème (SW 7556, ΔE=0.72). Coordinate OC-87 with Ice Mist (OC-67) ceilings, Ultra White (CC-10) trim, Lace Handkerchief (CSP-220) hallways, and Gallery Buff (CSP-225) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Benjamin Moore Capri Coast (OC-87)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Benjamin Moore Capri Coast.

SPEC 01LRV 81.78% & H-K 93.1

What is the LRV of Benjamin Moore Capri Coast (OC-87)?

Benjamin Moore Capri Coast (OC-87) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 81.78% (#F3E8D4) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 93.1 L*_HK.

At 81.78% reflectance, Capri Coast (OC-87) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Benjamin Moore walls while maintaining HSL (39°, 56%, 89%).

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedOC-87
SPEC 02CIELAB L*92.36 a*0.44 b*11.06

What undertones does Benjamin Moore Capri Coast (OC-87) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=92.36, a*=0.44, b*=11.06) classifies Benjamin Moore Capri Coast (OC-87) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=11.07 chroma and h°=87.7° hue.

Pair Capri Coast (OC-87) with North & East Windows for OC-87 (81.78% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Capri Coast (81.78% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, OC-87 shifts from #F3E8D4 toward #FFE0B3.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedOC-87
SPEC 03OC-87 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Benjamin Moore Capri Coast (OC-87)?

Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Capri Coast (OC-87, #F3E8D4) are Behr Marquee White (BXC-47, #F5EAD6) at ΔE2000=0.43 and Sherwin-Williams Summer White (SW 7557, #F4E9D6) at ΔE2000=0.46.

Both BXC-47 and SW 7557 matches are verified against Capri Coast (OC-87) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedOC-87
SPEC 04OC-87 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Benjamin Moore Capri Coast (OC-87)?

Alongside Benjamin Moore Capri Coast (OC-87, LRV 81.78%), 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 Capri Coast (OC-87) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedOC-87