Benjamin Moore Cool Breeze (CSP-665) records 63.65% LRV and 84.2 L*_HK lightness (#CBD3CC, RGB 203/211/204). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=83.78, a*=-4, b*=2.52, C*=4.73, h°=147.8°) place CSP-665 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Cool Breeze (CSP-665) are Behr Wind Fresh White (HDC-CT-23, ΔE=1.45) and Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt (SW 6204, ΔE=1.33).
Benjamin Moore Cool Breeze (CSP-665, #CBD3CC) 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) | Cool Breeze (CSP-665) | #CBD3CC | 63.65% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Wind Fresh White (HDC-CT-23) | #D0D8CF | 67% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.45 (97%) |
| Behr #2 | Salt Glaze (PPU12-11) | #CFD4CE | 65% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.53 (96.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Sea Salt (SW 6204) | #CDD2CA | 63.37% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.33 (97.2%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Copen Blue (SW 68) | #C2CCC4 | 58.64% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 2.09 (95.6%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.45 equivalent for CSP-665: Wind Fresh White (HDC-CT-23) delivers +3.4 LRV points lighter than Cool Breeze (CSP-665) with +0.84 higher C*=5.57 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.53 equivalent for CSP-665: Salt Glaze (PPU12-11) delivers +1.4 LRV points lighter than Cool Breeze (CSP-665) with -1.07 softer C*=3.66 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.79 equivalent for CSP-665: Shy Green (MQ3-48) delivers identical 63% reflectance to CSP-665 with +1.64 higher C*=6.37 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.33 equivalent for CSP-665: Sea Salt (SW 6204) delivers identical 63.37% reflectance to CSP-665 with matched C*=4.61 saturation.
Visual ΔE=2.09 alternative to CSP-665: Copen Blue (SW 68) delivers -5 LRV points deeper than Cool Breeze (CSP-665) with +0.9 higher C*=5.63 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.14 alternative to CSP-665: Rainwashed (SW 6211) delivers -4.5 LRV points deeper than Cool Breeze (CSP-665) with +1.15 higher C*=5.88 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Cool Breeze (#CBD3CC, LRV 63.65%).
Cool Breeze (CSP-665, b*=2.52) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Cool Breeze (63.65% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for CSP-665 (2700K shifts to #E9CCAD)
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Code CSP-665 (Cool Breeze) reflects 63.65% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Cool Breeze (CSP-665) registers J'=85.8, a'=-5.30, and b'=1.90 with HSL (128°, 8%, 81%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 84.2 L*_HK. Because CSP-665 carries a*=-4 red-green and b*=2.52 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=4.73, Cool Breeze projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore CSP-665 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Cool Breeze (CSP-665) holds its native #D3D2C4 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, CSP-665 adapts to #D9D0BB; at 3500K halogen, Cool Breeze transitions to #DFCFB5; at 3000K residential LED, CSP-665 warms to #E5CDB0; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Cool Breeze (CSP-665) settles at #E9CCAD.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Cool Breeze (CSP-665, #CBD3CC), Behr Wind Fresh White (HDC-CT-23, #D0D8CF, LRV 67%) scores ΔE2000=1.45 and CAM16=1.77, followed by Salt Glaze (PPU12-11, ΔE=1.53). In Sherwin-Williams, Sea Salt (SW 6204, #CDD2CA, LRV 63.37%) achieves ΔE2000=1.33 ahead of Copen Blue (SW 68, ΔE=2.09). Coordinate CSP-665 with Super White (PM-1) ceilings, Ultra White (CC-10) trim, White Diamond (2121-60) hallways, and Chantilly Lace (OC-65) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Benjamin Moore Cool Breeze.
Benjamin Moore Cool Breeze (CSP-665) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 63.65% (#CBD3CC) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 84.2 L*_HK.
At 63.65% reflectance, Cool Breeze (CSP-665) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=83.78) to hold its #CBD3CC color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=83.78, a*=-4, b*=2.52) classifies Benjamin Moore Cool Breeze (CSP-665) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=4.73 chroma and h°=147.8° hue.
Pair Cool Breeze (CSP-665) with North & East Windows for CSP-665 (63.65% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Cool Breeze (63.65% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, CSP-665 shifts from #CBD3CC toward #E9CCAD.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Cool Breeze (CSP-665, #CBD3CC) are Behr Wind Fresh White (HDC-CT-23, #D0D8CF) at ΔE2000=1.45 and Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt (SW 6204, #CDD2CA) at ΔE2000=1.33.
Both HDC-CT-23 and SW 6204 matches are verified against Cool Breeze (CSP-665) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Cool Breeze (CSP-665, LRV 63.65%), 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 Cool Breeze (CSP-665) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.