Benjamin Moore Carlisle Cream (1031) records 63.18% LRV and 84.1 L*_HK lightness (#DCCEBB, RGB 220/206/187). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=83.41, a*=1.73, b*=11.2, C*=11.33, h°=81.2°) place 1031 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Carlisle Cream (1031) are Behr Dainty Lace (MQ3-11, ΔE=0.53) and Sherwin-Williams China Doll (SW 7517, ΔE=0.77).
Benjamin Moore Carlisle Cream (1031, #DCCEBB) 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) | Carlisle Cream (1031) | #DCCEBB | 63.18% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Dainty Lace (MQ3-11) | #DECFBB | 64% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.53 (98.9%) |
| Behr #2 | Studio Clay (MQ2-27) | #D9CCB8 | 62% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.94 (98%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | China Doll (SW 7517) | #DBCEBD | 63.09% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.77 (98.4%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Maison Blanche (SW 7526) | #DFD2BF | 65.78% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.03 (97.8%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.53 match for 1031: Dainty Lace (MQ3-11) delivers identical 64% reflectance to 1031 with +0.64 higher C*=11.97 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.94 match for 1031: Studio Clay (MQ2-27) delivers -1.2 LRV points deeper than Carlisle Cream (1031) with matched C*=11.65 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.01 equivalent for 1031: Haze (ICC-22) delivers -2.2 LRV points deeper than Carlisle Cream (1031) with matched C*=11.09 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.77 match for 1031: China Doll (SW 7517) delivers identical 63.09% reflectance to 1031 with -1.12 softer C*=10.21 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.03 equivalent for 1031: Maison Blanche (SW 7526) delivers +2.6 LRV points lighter than Carlisle Cream (1031) with matched C*=11.11 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.13 equivalent for 1031: Stucco (SW 7569) delivers identical 63.63% reflectance to 1031 with +0.78 higher C*=12.11 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Carlisle Cream (#DCCEBB, LRV 63.18%).
Carlisle Cream (1031, b*=11.2) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with 1031 (#DCCEBB)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 1031 (2700K shifts to #F8C79D)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Benjamin Moore Carlisle Cream (1031) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code 1031 (Carlisle Cream) reflects 63.18% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Carlisle Cream (1031) registers J'=85.7, a'=1.52, and b'=7.44 with HSL (35°, 32%, 80%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 84.1 L*_HK. Because 1031 carries a*=1.73 red-green and b*=11.2 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=11.33, Carlisle Cream projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 1031 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Carlisle Cream (1031) holds its native #E3CDB3 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 1031 adapts to #E9CBAB; at 3500K halogen, Carlisle Cream transitions to #EECAA5; at 3000K residential LED, 1031 warms to #F4C8A1; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Carlisle Cream (1031) settles at #F8C79D.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Carlisle Cream (1031, #DCCEBB), Behr Dainty Lace (MQ3-11, #DECFBB, LRV 64%) scores ΔE2000=0.53 and CAM16=0.55, followed by Studio Clay (MQ2-27, ΔE=0.94). In Sherwin-Williams, China Doll (SW 7517, #DBCEBD, LRV 63.09%) achieves ΔE2000=0.77 ahead of Maison Blanche (SW 7526, ΔE=1.03). Coordinate 1031 with White Opulence (OC-69) ceilings, White (OC-151) trim, Florida Beaches (900) hallways, and Apricot Ice (2015-70) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Carlisle Cream (1031) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 63.18% (#DCCEBB) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 84.1 L*_HK.
At 63.18% reflectance, Carlisle Cream (1031) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=83.41) to hold its #DCCEBB color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=83.41, a*=1.73, b*=11.2) classifies Benjamin Moore Carlisle Cream (1031) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=11.33 chroma and h°=81.2° hue.
Pair Carlisle Cream (1031) with North & East Windows for 1031 (63.18% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with 1031 (#DCCEBB). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 1031 shifts from #DCCEBB toward #F8C79D.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Carlisle Cream (1031, #DCCEBB) are Behr Dainty Lace (MQ3-11, #DECFBB) at ΔE2000=0.53 and Sherwin-Williams China Doll (SW 7517, #DBCEBD) at ΔE2000=0.77.
Both MQ3-11 and SW 7517 matches are verified against Carlisle Cream (1031) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Carlisle Cream (1031, LRV 63.18%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore White (OC-151, #EDEEEB, LRV 85.17%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing White (OC-151) with Carlisle Cream (1031) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.