Benjamin Moore Cascade White (2127-70) records 75.27% LRV and 89.7 L*_HK lightness (#DDE2E3, RGB 221/226/227). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=89.54, a*=-1.49, b*=-1.07, C*=1.83, h°=215.7°) place 2127-70 in the Cool Coastal Blue-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Cascade White (2127-70) are Behr Etched Glass (MQ3-27, ΔE=0.54) and Sherwin-Williams Icicle (SW 6238, ΔE=0.78).
Benjamin Moore Cascade White (2127-70, #DDE2E3) 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) | Cascade White (2127-70) | #DDE2E3 | 75.27% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Etched Glass (MQ3-27) | #DDE2E2 | 75% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 0.54 (98.9%) |
| Behr #2 | Serene (ICC-36) | #DCE3E4 | 76% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 0.92 (98.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Icicle (SW 6238) | #DBDFE0 | 73.18% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 0.78 (98.4%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Rarified Air (SW 6525) | #E1E6E6 | 78.28% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 1.02 (97.9%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.54 match for 2127-70: Etched Glass (MQ3-27) delivers identical 75% reflectance to 2127-70 with matched C*=1.78 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.92 match for 2127-70: Serene (ICC-36) delivers identical 76% reflectance to 2127-70 with +0.69 higher C*=2.52 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.08 equivalent for 2127-70: Ash White (W-F-520) delivers identical 76% reflectance to 2127-70 with matched C*=1.52 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.78 match for 2127-70: Icicle (SW 6238) delivers -2.1 LRV points deeper than Cascade White (2127-70) with matched C*=1.51 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.02 equivalent for 2127-70: Rarified Air (SW 6525) delivers +3 LRV points lighter than Cascade White (2127-70) with matched C*=1.77 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.6 equivalent for 2127-70: Quicksilver (SW 6245) delivers identical 75.13% reflectance to 2127-70 with matched C*=2.08 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Cascade White (#DDE2E3, LRV 75.27%).
Cascade White (2127-70, h°=215.7°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Benjamin Moore walls.
Golden Teak, Pecan & Terracotta Pavers grounded by Cascade White
2700K–3000K Warm LED for 2127-70 (4000K renders #ECDFD0)
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Code 2127-70 (Cascade White) reflects 75.27% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Cascade White (2127-70) registers J'=91.0, a'=-3.44, and b'=-1.99 with HSL (190°, 10%, 88%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 89.7 L*_HK. Because 2127-70 carries a*=-1.49 red-green and b*=-1.07 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=1.83, Cascade White projects a cool cool coastal blue-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 2127-70 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Cascade White (2127-70) holds its native #E5E1DA swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 2127-70 adapts to #ECDFD0; at 3500K halogen, Cascade White transitions to #F2DECA; at 3000K residential LED, 2127-70 warms to #F8DCC5; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Cascade White (2127-70) settles at #FDDBC1.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Cascade White (2127-70, #DDE2E3), Behr Etched Glass (MQ3-27, #DDE2E2, LRV 75%) scores ΔE2000=0.54 and CAM16=0.63, followed by Serene (ICC-36, ΔE=0.92). In Sherwin-Williams, Icicle (SW 6238, #DBDFE0, LRV 73.18%) achieves ΔE2000=0.78 ahead of Rarified Air (SW 6525, ΔE=1.02). Coordinate 2127-70 with Snow White (2122-70) ceilings, Chalk White (2126-70) trim, Eternity (AF-695) hallways, and Marina Gray (1599) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Cascade White (2127-70) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 75.27% (#DDE2E3) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 89.7 L*_HK.
At 75.27% reflectance, Cascade White (2127-70) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Benjamin Moore walls while maintaining HSL (190°, 10%, 88%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=89.54, a*=-1.49, b*=-1.07) classifies Benjamin Moore Cascade White (2127-70) as a Cool Cool Coastal Blue-Grey with C*=1.83 chroma and h°=215.7° hue.
Pair Cascade White (2127-70) with South & West Sun Exposure for 2127-70 (75.27% LRV) and Golden Teak, Pecan & Terracotta Pavers grounded by Cascade White. Under 2700K evening bulbs, 2127-70 shifts from #DDE2E3 toward #FDDBC1.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Cascade White (2127-70, #DDE2E3) are Behr Etched Glass (MQ3-27, #DDE2E2) at ΔE2000=0.54 and Sherwin-Williams Icicle (SW 6238, #DBDFE0) at ΔE2000=0.78.
Both MQ3-27 and SW 6238 matches are verified against Cascade White (2127-70) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Cascade White (2127-70, LRV 75.27%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Chalk White (2126-70, #EAEDEB, LRV 84.05%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Chalk White (2126-70) with Cascade White (2127-70) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.