Benjamin Moore Cloud Nine (2144-60) records 85.65% LRV and 94.5 L*_HK lightness (#EEEFE5, RGB 238/239/229). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=94.13, a*=-2.08, b*=4.71, C*=5.15, h°=113.8°) place 2144-60 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Cloud Nine (2144-60) are Behr Falling Snow (PPU18-07, ΔE=0.42) and Sherwin-Williams Alabaster (SW 7008, ΔE=2.13).
Benjamin Moore Cloud Nine (2144-60, #EEEFE5) 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) | Cloud Nine (2144-60) | #EEEFE5 | 85.65% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Falling Snow (PPU18-07) | #F0F1E7 | 87% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.42 (99.1%) |
| Behr #2 | Quiet Whisper (BWC-05) | #F1F3E8 | 89% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.03 (97.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Alabaster (SW 7008) | #EDEAE0 | 82.35% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 2.13 (95.5%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Extra White (SW 7006) | #EEEFEA | 85.89% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 2.30 (95.2%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.42 match for 2144-60: Falling Snow (PPU18-07) delivers +1.3 LRV points lighter than Cloud Nine (2144-60) with matched C*=5.14 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.03 equivalent for 2144-60: Quiet Whisper (BWC-05) delivers +3.3 LRV points lighter than Cloud Nine (2144-60) with +0.53 higher C*=5.68 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.14 equivalent for 2144-60: Snowy Pine (PPU10-13) delivers identical 86% reflectance to 2144-60 with +1.02 higher C*=6.17 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.13 alternative to 2144-60: Alabaster (SW 7008) delivers -3.3 LRV points deeper than Cloud Nine (2144-60) with matched C*=5.26 saturation.
Visual ΔE=2.3 alternative to 2144-60: Extra White (SW 7006) delivers identical 85.89% reflectance to 2144-60 with -2.55 softer C*=2.6 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.31 alternative to 2144-60: Pure White (SW 7005) delivers -1.9 LRV points deeper than Cloud Nine (2144-60) with -2.05 softer C*=3.1 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Cloud Nine (#EEEFE5, LRV 85.65%).
Cloud Nine (2144-60, b*=4.71) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Cloud Nine
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 2144-60 (2700K shifts to #FFE7C2)
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Code 2144-60 (Cloud Nine) reflects 85.65% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Cloud Nine (2144-60) registers J'=95.0, a'=-2.56, and b'=3.60 with HSL (66°, 24%, 92%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 94.5 L*_HK. Because 2144-60 carries a*=-2.08 red-green and b*=4.71 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=5.15, Cloud Nine projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 2144-60 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Cloud Nine (2144-60) holds its native #F6EDDC swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 2144-60 adapts to #FEECD2; at 3500K halogen, Cloud Nine transitions to #FFEBCC; at 3000K residential LED, 2144-60 warms to #FFE9C6; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Cloud Nine (2144-60) settles at #FFE7C2.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Cloud Nine (2144-60, #EEEFE5), Behr Falling Snow (PPU18-07, #F0F1E7, LRV 87%) scores ΔE2000=0.42 and CAM16=0.6, followed by Quiet Whisper (BWC-05, ΔE=1.03). In Sherwin-Williams, Alabaster (SW 7008, #EDEAE0, LRV 82.35%) achieves ΔE2000=2.13 ahead of Extra White (SW 7006, ΔE=2.3). Coordinate 2144-60 with Snow White (OC-66) ceilings, Wedding Veil (2125-70) trim, Night Mist (1569) hallways, and Silver Song (1557) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Cloud Nine (2144-60) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 85.65% (#EEEFE5) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 94.5 L*_HK.
At 85.65% reflectance, Cloud Nine (2144-60) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Benjamin Moore walls while maintaining HSL (66°, 24%, 92%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=94.13, a*=-2.08, b*=4.71) classifies Benjamin Moore Cloud Nine (2144-60) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=5.15 chroma and h°=113.8° hue.
Pair Cloud Nine (2144-60) with North & East Windows for 2144-60 (85.65% LRV) and Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Cloud Nine. Under 2700K evening bulbs, 2144-60 shifts from #EEEFE5 toward #FFE7C2.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Cloud Nine (2144-60, #EEEFE5) are Behr Falling Snow (PPU18-07, #F0F1E7) at ΔE2000=0.42 and Sherwin-Williams Alabaster (SW 7008, #EDEAE0) at ΔE2000=2.13.
Both PPU18-07 and SW 7008 matches are verified against Cloud Nine (2144-60) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Cloud Nine (2144-60, LRV 85.65%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Wedding Veil (2125-70, #EEF0EE, LRV 86.67%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Wedding Veil (2125-70) with Cloud Nine (2144-60) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.