Benjamin Moore Cumulus Cotton (2063-70) records 77.67% LRV and 91.6 L*_HK lightness (#D3E8F1, RGB 211/232/241). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=90.74, a*=-5.15, b*=-6.72, C*=8.47, h°=232.5°) place 2063-70 in the Cool Coastal Blue-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Cumulus Cotton (2063-70) are Behr Spacious Skies (P500-1, ΔE=0.63) and Sherwin-Williams Iceberg (SW 6798, ΔE=3.11).
Benjamin Moore Cumulus Cotton (2063-70, #D3E8F1) 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) | Cumulus Cotton (2063-70) | #D3E8F1 | 77.67% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Spacious Skies (P500-1) | #D5EAF2 | 79% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 0.63 (98.7%) |
| Behr #2 | Soft Cloud (M520-1A) | #D0E3ED | 75% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.41 (97%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Iceberg (SW 6798) | #D6E4E7 | 75.42% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 3.11 (93.5%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Bravo Blue (SW 6784) | #D3E7E9 | 76.72% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 3.25 (93.2%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.63 match for 2063-70: Spacious Skies (P500-1) delivers +1.3 LRV points lighter than Cumulus Cotton (2063-70) with matched C*=8.21 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.41 equivalent for 2063-70: Soft Cloud (M520-1A) delivers -2.7 LRV points deeper than Cumulus Cotton (2063-70) with matched C*=8.24 saturation.
Visual ΔE=2.26 alternative to 2063-70: Permafrost (S490-1) delivers identical 78% reflectance to 2063-70 with -2.27 softer C*=6.2 chroma.
Visual ΔE=3.11 alternative to 2063-70: Iceberg (SW 6798) delivers -2.3 LRV points deeper than Cumulus Cotton (2063-70) with -3.36 softer C*=5.11 chroma.
Visual ΔE=3.25 alternative to 2063-70: Bravo Blue (SW 6784) delivers -1 LRV points deeper than Cumulus Cotton (2063-70) with -1.47 softer C*=7 chroma.
Visual ΔE=3.27 alternative to 2063-70: Soar (SW 6799) delivers -7.7 LRV points deeper than Cumulus Cotton (2063-70) with +2.06 higher C*=10.53 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Cumulus Cotton (#D3E8F1, LRV 77.67%).
Cumulus Cotton (2063-70, h°=232.5°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Benjamin Moore walls.
Golden Teak, Pecan & Terracotta Pavers grounded by Cumulus Cotton
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Code 2063-70 (Cumulus Cotton) reflects 77.67% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Cumulus Cotton (2063-70) registers J'=91.9, a'=-8.02, and b'=-7.54 with HSL (198°, 52%, 89%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 91.6 L*_HK. Because 2063-70 carries a*=-5.15 red-green and b*=-6.72 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=8.47, Cumulus Cotton projects a cool cool coastal blue-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 2063-70 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Cumulus Cotton (2063-70) holds its native #DCE7E7 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 2063-70 adapts to #E3E5DD; at 3500K halogen, Cumulus Cotton transitions to #E9E4D7; at 3000K residential LED, 2063-70 warms to #F0E2D1; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Cumulus Cotton (2063-70) settles at #F5E1CD.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Cumulus Cotton (2063-70, #D3E8F1), Behr Spacious Skies (P500-1, #D5EAF2, LRV 79%) scores ΔE2000=0.63 and CAM16=0.78, followed by Soft Cloud (M520-1A, ΔE=1.41). In Sherwin-Williams, Iceberg (SW 6798, #D6E4E7, LRV 75.42%) achieves ΔE2000=3.11 ahead of Bravo Blue (SW 6784, ΔE=3.25). Coordinate 2063-70 with Ice Mist (2123-70) ceilings, Misty Gray (2124-60) trim, Blue Bay Marina (1655) hallways, and Exhale (AF-515) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Cumulus Cotton (2063-70) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 77.67% (#D3E8F1) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 91.6 L*_HK.
At 77.67% reflectance, Cumulus Cotton (2063-70) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Benjamin Moore walls while maintaining HSL (198°, 52%, 89%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=90.74, a*=-5.15, b*=-6.72) classifies Benjamin Moore Cumulus Cotton (2063-70) as a Cool Cool Coastal Blue-Grey with C*=8.47 chroma and h°=232.5° hue.
Pair Cumulus Cotton (2063-70) with South & West Sun Exposure for 2063-70 (77.67% LRV) and Golden Teak, Pecan & Terracotta Pavers grounded by Cumulus Cotton. Under 2700K evening bulbs, 2063-70 shifts from #D3E8F1 toward #F5E1CD.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Cumulus Cotton (2063-70, #D3E8F1) are Behr Spacious Skies (P500-1, #D5EAF2) at ΔE2000=0.63 and Sherwin-Williams Iceberg (SW 6798, #D6E4E7) at ΔE2000=3.11.
Both P500-1 and SW 6798 matches are verified against Cumulus Cotton (2063-70) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Cumulus Cotton (2063-70, LRV 77.67%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Misty Gray (2124-60, #E8EBEA, LRV 82.5%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Misty Gray (2124-60) with Cumulus Cotton (2063-70) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.