Benjamin Moore Cedar Key (982) records 62.52% LRV and 83.7 L*_HK lightness (#D7CEBF, RGB 215/206/191). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=83.1, a*=0.56, b*=8.57, C*=8.59, h°=86.3°) place 982 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Cedar Key (982) are Behr Gray Envelope (DC-011, ΔE=0.48) and Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory (SW 7541, ΔE=0.87).
Benjamin Moore Cedar Key (982, #D7CEBF) 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) | Cedar Key (982) | #D7CEBF | 62.52% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Gray Envelope (DC-011) | #D9D0C1 | 64% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.48 (99%) |
| Behr #2 | Aged Beige (PPU7-09) | #D7CFC0 | 63% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.52 (98.9%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) | #D8CFBE | 63.13% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.87 (98.2%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Natural Tan (SW 7567) | #DCD2C3 | 65.43% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.11 (97.7%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.48 match for 982: Gray Envelope (DC-011) delivers +1.5 LRV points lighter than Cedar Key (982) with matched C*=8.57 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.52 match for 982: Aged Beige (PPU7-09) delivers identical 63% reflectance to 982 with matched C*=8.44 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.56 match for 982: Aged Beige (PPU7-9) delivers identical 63.08% reflectance to 982 with -0.64 softer C*=7.95 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.87 match for 982: Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) delivers identical 63.13% reflectance to 982 with +0.97 higher C*=9.56 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.11 equivalent for 982: Natural Tan (SW 7567) delivers +2.9 LRV points lighter than Cedar Key (982) with matched C*=8.71 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.46 equivalent for 982: Canvas Tan (SW 7531) delivers +2.3 LRV points lighter than Cedar Key (982) with +1.73 higher C*=10.32 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Cedar Key (#D7CEBF, LRV 62.52%).
Cedar Key (982, b*=8.57) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under 982
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 982 (2700K shifts to #F4C7A1)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Benjamin Moore Cedar Key (982) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code 982 (Cedar Key) reflects 62.52% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Cedar Key (982) registers J'=85.4, a'=0.46, and b'=5.93 with HSL (38°, 23%, 80%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 83.7 L*_HK. Because 982 carries a*=0.56 red-green and b*=8.57 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=8.59, Cedar Key projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 982 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Cedar Key (982) holds its native #DECDB7 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 982 adapts to #E4CBAF; at 3500K halogen, Cedar Key transitions to #E9CAA9; at 3000K residential LED, 982 warms to #EFC8A5; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Cedar Key (982) settles at #F4C7A1.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Cedar Key (982, #D7CEBF), Behr Gray Envelope (DC-011, #D9D0C1, LRV 64%) scores ΔE2000=0.48 and CAM16=0.65, followed by Aged Beige (PPU7-09, ΔE=0.52). In Sherwin-Williams, Grecian Ivory (SW 7541, #D8CFBE, LRV 63.13%) achieves ΔE2000=0.87 ahead of Natural Tan (SW 7567, ΔE=1.11). Coordinate 982 with White Opulence (879) ceilings, Ultra White (CC-10) trim, Florida Beaches (900) hallways, and Ivory Tower (2157-70) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Cedar Key (982) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 62.52% (#D7CEBF) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 83.7 L*_HK.
At 62.52% reflectance, Cedar Key (982) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=83.1) to hold its #D7CEBF color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=83.1, a*=0.56, b*=8.57) classifies Benjamin Moore Cedar Key (982) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=8.59 chroma and h°=86.3° hue.
Pair Cedar Key (982) with North & East Windows for 982 (62.52% LRV) and Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under 982. Under 2700K evening bulbs, 982 shifts from #D7CEBF toward #F4C7A1.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Cedar Key (982, #D7CEBF) are Behr Gray Envelope (DC-011, #D9D0C1) at ΔE2000=0.48 and Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory (SW 7541, #D8CFBE) at ΔE2000=0.87.
Both DC-011 and SW 7541 matches are verified against Cedar Key (982) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Cedar Key (982, LRV 62.52%), 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 Cedar Key (982) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.