Benjamin Moore Collingwood (859) records 62.09% LRV and 83.3 L*_HK lightness (#D3CEC4, RGB 211/206/196). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=82.9, a*=-0.02, b*=5.58, C*=5.58, h°=90.2°) place 859 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Collingwood (859) are Behr Cotton Grey (HDC-NT-20, ΔE=0.66) and Sherwin-Williams Gossamer Veil (SW 9165, ΔE=0).
Benjamin Moore Collingwood (859, #D3CEC4) 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) | Collingwood (859) | #D3CEC4 | 62.09% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Cotton Grey (HDC-NT-20) | #D1CCC3 | 61% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.66 (98.6%) |
| Behr #2 | Tranquil Gray (DC-007) | #D0CBC0 | 60% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.88 (98.2%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) | #D3CEC4 | 62.09% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.00 (99.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Agreeable Gray (SW 7029) | #D1CBC1 | 60.23% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.85 (98.2%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.66 match for 859: Cotton Grey (HDC-NT-20) delivers -1.1 LRV points deeper than Collingwood (859) with matched C*=5.09 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.88 match for 859: Tranquil Gray (DC-007) delivers -2.1 LRV points deeper than Collingwood (859) with +0.51 higher C*=6.09 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.88 match for 859: Bowstring (T16-19) delivers +1.9 LRV points lighter than Collingwood (859) with -0.51 softer C*=5.07 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0 match for 859: Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) delivers identical 62.09% reflectance to 859 with matched C*=5.58 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.85 match for 859: Agreeable Gray (SW 7029) delivers -1.9 LRV points deeper than Collingwood (859) with matched C*=5.73 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.42 equivalent for 859: Modern Gray (SW 7632) delivers identical 62.52% reflectance to 859 with +0.93 higher C*=6.51 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Collingwood (#D3CEC4, LRV 62.09%).
Collingwood (859, b*=5.58) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Collingwood (62.09% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 859 (2700K shifts to #F0C7A6)
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Code 859 (Collingwood) reflects 62.09% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Collingwood (859) registers J'=85.2, a'=-0.24, and b'=4.05 with HSL (40°, 15%, 80%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 83.3 L*_HK. Because 859 carries a*=-0.02 red-green and b*=5.58 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=5.58, Collingwood projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 859 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Collingwood (859) holds its native #DACDBC swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 859 adapts to #E1CBB3; at 3500K halogen, Collingwood transitions to #E6CAAE; at 3000K residential LED, 859 warms to #EBC8A9; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Collingwood (859) settles at #F0C7A6.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Collingwood (859, #D3CEC4), Behr Cotton Grey (HDC-NT-20, #D1CCC3, LRV 61%) scores ΔE2000=0.66 and CAM16=0.73, followed by Tranquil Gray (DC-007, ΔE=0.88). In Sherwin-Williams, Gossamer Veil (SW 9165, #D3CEC4, LRV 62.09%) achieves ΔE2000=0 ahead of Agreeable Gray (SW 7029, ΔE=0.85). Coordinate 859 with Ice Mist (OC-67) ceilings, Chalk White (2126-70) trim, Swiss Coffee (OC-45) hallways, and Mountain Peak White (2148-70) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Benjamin Moore Collingwood.
Benjamin Moore Collingwood (859) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 62.09% (#D3CEC4) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 83.3 L*_HK.
At 62.09% reflectance, Collingwood (859) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=82.9) to hold its #D3CEC4 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=82.9, a*=-0.02, b*=5.58) classifies Benjamin Moore Collingwood (859) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=5.58 chroma and h°=90.2° hue.
Pair Collingwood (859) with North & East Windows for 859 (62.09% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Collingwood (62.09% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 859 shifts from #D3CEC4 toward #F0C7A6.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Collingwood (859, #D3CEC4) are Behr Cotton Grey (HDC-NT-20, #D1CCC3) at ΔE2000=0.66 and Sherwin-Williams Gossamer Veil (SW 9165, #D3CEC4) at ΔE2000=0.
Both HDC-NT-20 and SW 9165 matches are verified against Collingwood (859) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Collingwood (859, LRV 62.09%), 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 Collingwood (859) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.