Benjamin Moore Charmeuse (AF-265) records 62.32% LRV and 83.5 L*_HK lightness (#DBCCC2, RGB 219/204/194). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=82.99, a*=3.53, b*=6.85, C*=7.71, h°=62.7°) place AF-265 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Charmeuse (AF-265) are Behr Stonewashed Brown (N190-2, ΔE=0.88) and Sherwin-Williams Unfussy Beige (SW 6043, ΔE=1.34).
Benjamin Moore Charmeuse (AF-265, #DBCCC2) 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) | Charmeuse (AF-265) | #DBCCC2 | 62.32% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Stonewashed Brown (N190-2) | #DCCCC0 | 62% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.88 (98.2%) |
| Behr #2 | Mocha Ice (N150-1) | #DFD2CA | 66% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.71 (96.4%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Unfussy Beige (SW 6043) | #D6C8C0 | 59.56% | Warm Gold-Beige | ΔE 1.34 (97.2%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Reticence (SW 6064) | #D9CDC3 | 62.51% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.37 (97.1%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.88 match for AF-265: Stonewashed Brown (N190-2) delivers identical 62% reflectance to AF-265 with +1.03 higher C*=8.74 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.71 equivalent for AF-265: Mocha Ice (N150-1) delivers +3.7 LRV points lighter than Charmeuse (AF-265) with -1.32 softer C*=6.39 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.89 equivalent for AF-265: Granite Dust (MQ3-6) delivers -1.3 LRV points deeper than Charmeuse (AF-265) with -1.02 softer C*=6.69 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.34 equivalent for AF-265: Unfussy Beige (SW 6043) delivers -2.8 LRV points deeper than Charmeuse (AF-265) with -0.97 softer C*=6.74 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.37 equivalent for AF-265: Reticence (SW 6064) delivers identical 62.51% reflectance to AF-265 with -0.8 softer C*=6.91 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.04 alternative to AF-265: Malted Milk (SW 6057) delivers identical 61.68% reflectance to AF-265 with +2.54 higher C*=10.25 chroma.
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Code AF-265 (Charmeuse) reflects 62.32% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Charmeuse (AF-265) registers J'=85.4, a'=3.00, and b'=4.71 with HSL (24°, 26%, 81%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 83.5 L*_HK. Because AF-265 carries a*=3.53 red-green and b*=6.85 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=7.71, Charmeuse projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore AF-265 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Charmeuse (AF-265) holds its native #E2CBBA swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, AF-265 adapts to #E8C9B1; at 3500K halogen, Charmeuse transitions to #EDC8AC; at 3000K residential LED, AF-265 warms to #F3C6A7; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Charmeuse (AF-265) settles at #F7C5A4.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Charmeuse (AF-265, #DBCCC2), Behr Stonewashed Brown (N190-2, #DCCCC0, LRV 62%) scores ΔE2000=0.88 and CAM16=0.71, followed by Mocha Ice (N150-1, ΔE=1.71). In Sherwin-Williams, Unfussy Beige (SW 6043, #D6C8C0, LRV 59.56%) achieves ΔE2000=1.34 ahead of Reticence (SW 6064, ΔE=1.37). Coordinate AF-265 with Ice Mist (OC-67) ceilings, Misty Gray (2124-60) trim, Blanched Coral (886) hallways, and Sun Washed (2169-70) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Charmeuse (AF-265) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 62.32% (#DBCCC2) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 83.5 L*_HK.
At 62.32% reflectance, Charmeuse (AF-265) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=82.99) to hold its #DBCCC2 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=82.99, a*=3.53, b*=6.85) classifies Benjamin Moore Charmeuse (AF-265) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=7.71 chroma and h°=62.7° hue.
Pair Charmeuse (AF-265) with North & East Windows for AF-265 (62.32% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Charmeuse (AF-265). Under 2700K evening bulbs, AF-265 shifts from #DBCCC2 toward #F7C5A4.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Charmeuse (AF-265, #DBCCC2) are Behr Stonewashed Brown (N190-2, #DCCCC0) at ΔE2000=0.88 and Sherwin-Williams Unfussy Beige (SW 6043, #D6C8C0) at ΔE2000=1.34.
Both N190-2 and SW 6043 matches are verified against Charmeuse (AF-265) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Charmeuse (AF-265, LRV 62.32%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Misty Gray (2124-60, #E8EBEA, LRV 82.5%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Misty Gray (2124-60) with Charmeuse (AF-265) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.