PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #D2EAEC • LRV 78.41% • CIE D65 2°•
BENJAMIN MOORE ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: 2054-70
Official Benjamin Moore Fan Deck2054-70
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Clear Skies
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
210, 234, 236
LRV REFLECTANCE
78.41%
HK LIGHTNESS
91.9 L*
Benjamin Moore Official CatalogFamily: White & Off-White • Code 2054-70

Benjamin Moore Clear Skies (2054-70) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ BENJAMIN MOORE #2054-70 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Benjamin Moore Clear Skies (2054-70) records 78.41% LRV and 91.9 L*_HK lightness (#D2EAEC, RGB 210/234/236). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=91.05, a*=-7.47, b*=-3.65, C*=8.31, h°=206°) place 2054-70 in the Cool Coastal Blue-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Clear Skies (2054-70) are Behr Ethereal Mood (MQ3-52, ΔE=1.34) and Sherwin-Williams Bravo Blue (SW 6784, ΔE=1.39).

1. LRV INDEX
78.41%
High Reflectance (Bright)
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey
Cool Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
8.31
Muted Architectural
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
206°
CIELAB L* 91.05 a* -7.47 b* -3.65
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
South & West Sun Exposure for 2054-70 (78.41% LRV)
2700K–3000K Warm LED for 2054-70 (4000K renders #E2E7D9)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Heart Pine & Medium Saddle Stained Oak paired with 2054-70
Heart Pine & Medium Saddle Stained Oak paired with 2054-70
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Benjamin Moore Clear Skies (2054-70)

Benjamin Moore Clear Skies (2054-70, #D2EAEC) 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)Clear Skies (2054-70)#D2EAEC78.41%Cool Coastal Blue-Grey0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Ethereal Mood (MQ3-52)#CCE7EB76%Cool Coastal Blue-GreyΔE 1.34 (97.2%)
Behr #2Coastal Mist (520E-1)#D2E8EC78%Cool Coastal Blue-GreyΔE 1.35 (97.2%)
Sherwin-Williams #1Bravo Blue (SW 6784)#D3E7E976.72%Cool Coastal Blue-GreyΔE 1.39 (97.1%)
Sherwin-Williams #2Aviary Blue (SW 6778)#C6E3E872.52%Cool Coastal Blue-GreyΔE 2.44 (94.9%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2054-70#D2EAEC • LRV 78.41%
MATCH #1: Behr MQ3-52#CCE7EB • LRV 76%
Behr Ethereal Mood (MQ3-52)
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey • 97.2% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.34CAM16: 1.73

Cross-room ΔE=1.34 equivalent for 2054-70: Ethereal Mood (MQ3-52) delivers -2.4 LRV points deeper than Clear Skies (2054-70) with +1.13 higher C*=9.44 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2054-70#D2EAEC • LRV 78.41%
MATCH #2: Behr 520E-1#D2E8EC • LRV 78%
Behr Coastal Mist (520E-1)
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey • 97.2% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.35CAM16: 1.28

Cross-room ΔE=1.35 equivalent for 2054-70: Coastal Mist (520E-1) delivers identical 78% reflectance to 2054-70 with -0.5 softer C*=7.81 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2054-70#D2EAEC • LRV 78.41%
MATCH #3: Behr HDC-MD-23#D4EBEA • LRV 79%
Behr Ice Mist (HDC-MD-23)
Organic Sage Green-Grey • 97.1% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.39CAM16: 1.58

Cross-room ΔE=1.39 equivalent for 2054-70: Ice Mist (HDC-MD-23) delivers identical 79% reflectance to 2054-70 with matched C*=8.01 saturation.

Best Sherwin-Williams Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2054-70#D2EAEC • LRV 78.41%
MATCH #1: Sherwin-Williams SW 6784#D3E7E9 • LRV 76.72%
Sherwin-Williams Bravo Blue (SW 6784)
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey • 97.1% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.39CAM16: 1.42

Cross-room ΔE=1.39 equivalent for 2054-70: Bravo Blue (SW 6784) delivers -1.7 LRV points deeper than Clear Skies (2054-70) with -1.31 softer C*=7 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2054-70#D2EAEC • LRV 78.41%
MATCH #2: Sherwin-Williams SW 6778#C6E3E8 • LRV 72.52%
Sherwin-Williams Aviary Blue (SW 6778)
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey • 94.9% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.44CAM16: 3.23

Visual ΔE=2.44 alternative to 2054-70: Aviary Blue (SW 6778) delivers -5.9 LRV points deeper than Clear Skies (2054-70) with +1.89 higher C*=10.2 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2054-70#D2EAEC • LRV 78.41%
MATCH #3: Sherwin-Williams SW 6491#C7DFE0 • LRV 70.13%
Sherwin-Williams Open Air (SW 6491)
Cool Coastal Blue-Grey • 94.7% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.52CAM16: 3.50

Visual ΔE=2.52 alternative to 2054-70: Open Air (SW 6491) delivers -8.3 LRV points deeper than Clear Skies (2054-70) with matched C*=8.36 saturation.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Benjamin Moore Clear Skies (2054-70)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Clear Skies (#D2EAEC, LRV 78.41%).

LRV 88.41%
Ceiling for 2054-70
Super White
PM-1
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 85.17%
Trim for 2054-70
White
OC-151
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 78.41%
Clear Skies (2054-70) Wall
Clear Skies
2054-70
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 58.77%
Adjoining Room (2054-70)
Intuition
CSP-610
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 43.64%
Accent / Millwork (2054-70)
Colorado Gray
2136-50
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
South & West Sun Exposure for 2054-70 (78.41% LRV)

Clear Skies (2054-70, h°=206°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Benjamin Moore walls.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Heart Pine & Medium Saddle Stained Oak paired with 2054-70

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

2700K–3000K Warm LED for 2054-70 (4000K renders #E2E7D9)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Benjamin Moore Alternatives to 2054-70

Need Clear Skies (2054-70, LRV 78.41%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Benjamin Moore fan-deck steps around #D2EAEC:

Lighter than 2054-70 (+LRV)
Icy Moon Drops (2056-70)
LRV 82.24% • Organic Sage Green-Grey
#D3F0F0
ΔE 2.23
Deeper than 2054-70 (-LRV)Crystal Springs (764)
LRV 74.57% • Cool Coastal Blue-Grey
#C8E6EA
ΔE 2.1
Warmer than 2054-70 (+b*)
Ice Blue (2052-70)
LRV 79.35% • Organic Sage Green-Grey
#D5EBEA
ΔE 1.42
Cooler than 2054-70 (-b*)Blue Angel (2058-70)
LRV 78.61% • Cool Coastal Blue-Grey
#D2EAF0
ΔE 1.89
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Benjamin Moore Clear Skies (2054-70) 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 #2054-70
Color Reference Name:
Clear Skies
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
78.41% • Cool Coastal Blue-Grey
Benjamin Moore #2054-70 • #D2EAEC • LRV 78.41%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Benjamin Moore Clear Skies (2054-70)

Code 2054-70 (Clear Skies) reflects 78.41% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Clear Skies (2054-70) registers J'=92.1, a'=-10.04, and b'=-4.34 with HSL (185°, 41%, 87%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 91.9 L*_HK. Because 2054-70 carries a*=-7.47 red-green and b*=-3.65 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=8.31, Clear Skies projects a cool cool coastal blue-grey character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 2054-70 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Clear Skies (2054-70) holds its native #DBE8E2 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 2054-70 adapts to #E2E7D9; at 3500K halogen, Clear Skies transitions to #E9E6D2; at 3000K residential LED, 2054-70 warms to #EFE4CD; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Clear Skies (2054-70) settles at #F5E3C9.

When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Clear Skies (2054-70, #D2EAEC), Behr Ethereal Mood (MQ3-52, #CCE7EB, LRV 76%) scores ΔE2000=1.34 and CAM16=1.73, followed by Coastal Mist (520E-1, ΔE=1.35). In Sherwin-Williams, Bravo Blue (SW 6784, #D3E7E9, LRV 76.72%) achieves ΔE2000=1.39 ahead of Aviary Blue (SW 6778, ΔE=2.44). Coordinate 2054-70 with Super White (PM-1) ceilings, White (OC-151) trim, Intuition (CSP-610) hallways, and Colorado Gray (2136-50) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Benjamin Moore Clear Skies (2054-70)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Benjamin Moore Clear Skies.

SPEC 01LRV 78.41% & H-K 91.9

What is the LRV of Benjamin Moore Clear Skies (2054-70)?

Benjamin Moore Clear Skies (2054-70) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 78.41% (#D2EAEC) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 91.9 L*_HK.

At 78.41% reflectance, Clear Skies (2054-70) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Benjamin Moore walls while maintaining HSL (185°, 41%, 87%).

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2054-70
SPEC 02CIELAB L*91.05 a*-7.47 b*-3.65

What undertones does Benjamin Moore Clear Skies (2054-70) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=91.05, a*=-7.47, b*=-3.65) classifies Benjamin Moore Clear Skies (2054-70) as a Cool Cool Coastal Blue-Grey with C*=8.31 chroma and h°=206° hue.

Pair Clear Skies (2054-70) with South & West Sun Exposure for 2054-70 (78.41% LRV) and Heart Pine & Medium Saddle Stained Oak paired with 2054-70. Under 2700K evening bulbs, 2054-70 shifts from #D2EAEC toward #F5E3C9.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2054-70
SPEC 032054-70 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Benjamin Moore Clear Skies (2054-70)?

Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Clear Skies (2054-70, #D2EAEC) are Behr Ethereal Mood (MQ3-52, #CCE7EB) at ΔE2000=1.34 and Sherwin-Williams Bravo Blue (SW 6784, #D3E7E9) at ΔE2000=1.39.

Both MQ3-52 and SW 6784 matches are verified against Clear Skies (2054-70) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2054-70
SPEC 042054-70 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Benjamin Moore Clear Skies (2054-70)?

Alongside Benjamin Moore Clear Skies (2054-70, LRV 78.41%), 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 Clear Skies (2054-70) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2054-70