Benjamin Moore Crystalline (AF-485) records 63.69% LRV and 84.5 L*_HK lightness (#C9D4C8, RGB 201/212/200). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=83.8, a*=-5.92, b*=4.65, C*=7.53, h°=141.9°) place AF-485 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Crystalline (AF-485) are Behr Frosted Sage (N400-2, ΔE=0.85) and Sherwin-Williams Slow Green (SW 6456, ΔE=1.52).
Benjamin Moore Crystalline (AF-485, #C9D4C8) 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) | Crystalline (AF-485) | #C9D4C8 | 63.69% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Frosted Sage (N400-2) | #C6D1C4 | 61% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.85 (98.2%) |
| Behr #2 | Valley Mist (460E-2) | #C9D5CB | 64% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.93 (98%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Slow Green (SW 6456) | #C6D5C9 | 63.81% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 1.52 (96.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Rainwashed (SW 6211) | #C2CDC5 | 59.15% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 2.36 (95%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.85 match for AF-485: Frosted Sage (N400-2) delivers -2.7 LRV points deeper than Crystalline (AF-485) with matched C*=8 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.93 match for AF-485: Valley Mist (460E-2) delivers identical 64% reflectance to AF-485 with -0.65 softer C*=6.88 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.62 equivalent for AF-485: Breezeway (MQ3-21) delivers +2.3 LRV points lighter than Crystalline (AF-485) with -1.07 softer C*=6.46 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.52 equivalent for AF-485: Slow Green (SW 6456) delivers identical 63.81% reflectance to AF-485 with +0.87 higher C*=8.4 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.36 alternative to AF-485: Rainwashed (SW 6211) delivers -4.5 LRV points deeper than Crystalline (AF-485) with -1.65 softer C*=5.88 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.55 alternative to AF-485: Copen Blue (SW 68) delivers -5 LRV points deeper than Crystalline (AF-485) with -1.9 softer C*=5.63 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Crystalline (#C9D4C8, LRV 63.69%).
Crystalline (AF-485, b*=4.65) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under AF-485
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for AF-485 (2700K shifts to #E8CDA9)
Need Crystalline (AF-485, LRV 63.69%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Benjamin Moore fan-deck steps around #C9D4C8:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Benjamin Moore Crystalline (AF-485) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code AF-485 (Crystalline) reflects 63.69% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Crystalline (AF-485) registers J'=85.7, a'=-6.71, and b'=3.59 with HSL (115°, 12%, 81%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 84.5 L*_HK. Because AF-485 carries a*=-5.92 red-green and b*=4.65 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=7.53, Crystalline projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore AF-485 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Crystalline (AF-485) holds its native #D1D3C0 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, AF-485 adapts to #D7D1B7; at 3500K halogen, Crystalline transitions to #DDD0B2; at 3000K residential LED, AF-485 warms to #E3CEAD; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Crystalline (AF-485) settles at #E8CDA9.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Crystalline (AF-485, #C9D4C8), Behr Frosted Sage (N400-2, #C6D1C4, LRV 61%) scores ΔE2000=0.85 and CAM16=1.09, followed by Valley Mist (460E-2, ΔE=0.93). In Sherwin-Williams, Slow Green (SW 6456, #C6D5C9, LRV 63.81%) achieves ΔE2000=1.52 ahead of Rainwashed (SW 6211, ΔE=2.36). Coordinate AF-485 with Snow White (2122-70) ceilings, Chalk White (2126-70) trim, Daiquiri Ice (2034-70) hallways, and Snowfall White (2144-70) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Benjamin Moore Crystalline.
Benjamin Moore Crystalline (AF-485) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 63.69% (#C9D4C8) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 84.5 L*_HK.
At 63.69% reflectance, Crystalline (AF-485) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=83.8) to hold its #C9D4C8 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=83.8, a*=-5.92, b*=4.65) classifies Benjamin Moore Crystalline (AF-485) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=7.53 chroma and h°=141.9° hue.
Pair Crystalline (AF-485) with North & East Windows for AF-485 (63.69% LRV) and Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under AF-485. Under 2700K evening bulbs, AF-485 shifts from #C9D4C8 toward #E8CDA9.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Crystalline (AF-485, #C9D4C8) are Behr Frosted Sage (N400-2, #C6D1C4) at ΔE2000=0.85 and Sherwin-Williams Slow Green (SW 6456, #C6D5C9) at ΔE2000=1.52.
Both N400-2 and SW 6456 matches are verified against Crystalline (AF-485) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Crystalline (AF-485, LRV 63.69%), 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 Crystalline (AF-485) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.