PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #F5E3EF • LRV 80.62% • CIE D65 2°•
BENJAMIN MOORE ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: 2074-70
Official Benjamin Moore Fan Deck2074-70
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Easter Bonnet
Earthy Warm Taupe
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
245, 227, 239
LRV REFLECTANCE
80.62%
HK LIGHTNESS
93 L*
Benjamin Moore Official CatalogFamily: White & Off-White • Code 2074-70

Benjamin Moore Easter Bonnet (2074-70) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ BENJAMIN MOORE #2074-70 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Benjamin Moore Easter Bonnet (2074-70) records 80.62% LRV and 93 L*_HK lightness (#F5E3EF, RGB 245/227/239). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=91.95, a*=8.18, b*=-3.61, C*=8.94, h°=336.2°) place 2074-70 in the Earthy Warm Taupe class. Top cross-brand matches for Easter Bonnet (2074-70) are Behr Pink Prism (RD-W1, ΔE=1.5) and Sherwin-Williams Spangle (SW 6834, ΔE=3.81).

1. LRV INDEX
80.62%
High Reflectance (Bright)
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Earthy Warm Taupe
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
8.94
Muted Architectural
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
336.2°
CIELAB L* 91.95 a* 8.18 b* -3.61
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for 2074-70 (80.62% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 2074-70 (2700K shifts to #FFDBCB)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Bleached Ash
Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under 2074-70
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Benjamin Moore Easter Bonnet (2074-70)

Benjamin Moore Easter Bonnet (2074-70, #F5E3EF) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.

Role / BrandPaint Color Name & CodeHEX CodeLRV %Undertone ProfileCIE ΔE 2000
SOURCE (Benjamin Moore)Easter Bonnet (2074-70)#F5E3EF80.62%Earthy Warm Taupe0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Pink Prism (RD-W1)#F7E8F383.98%Earthy Warm TaupeΔE 1.50 (96.8%)
Behr #2Pink Proposal (M120-1)#F1E0E878%Earthy Warm TaupeΔE 1.84 (96.1%)
Sherwin-Williams #1Spangle (SW 6834)#E5DBE572.97%Earthy Warm TaupeΔE 3.81 (92%)
Sherwin-Williams #2Lighthearted Pink (SW 6568)#EDD5DD70.93%Warm Pink-BeigeΔE 3.85 (91.9%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2074-70#F5E3EF • LRV 80.62%
MATCH #1: Behr RD-W1#F7E8F3 • LRV 83.98%
Behr Pink Prism (RD-W1)
Earthy Warm Taupe • 96.8% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.50CAM16: 1.63

Cross-room ΔE=1.5 equivalent for 2074-70: Pink Prism (RD-W1) delivers +3.4 LRV points lighter than Easter Bonnet (2074-70) with -1.15 softer C*=7.79 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2074-70#F5E3EF • LRV 80.62%
MATCH #2: Behr M120-1#F1E0E8 • LRV 78%
Behr Pink Proposal (M120-1)
Earthy Warm Taupe • 96.1% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.84CAM16: 2.11

Cross-room ΔE=1.84 equivalent for 2074-70: Pink Proposal (M120-1) delivers -2.6 LRV points deeper than Easter Bonnet (2074-70) with -1.56 softer C*=7.38 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2074-70#F5E3EF • LRV 80.62%
MATCH #3: Behr RD-W2#FAE2EF • LRV 81.02%
Behr Candy Floss (RD-W2)
Earthy Warm Taupe • 95.7% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.06CAM16: 1.86

Visual ΔE=2.06 alternative to 2074-70: Candy Floss (RD-W2) delivers identical 81.02% reflectance to 2074-70 with +1.96 higher C*=10.9 chroma.

Best Sherwin-Williams Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2074-70#F5E3EF • LRV 80.62%
MATCH #1: Sherwin-Williams SW 6834#E5DBE5 • LRV 72.97%
Sherwin-Williams Spangle (SW 6834)
Earthy Warm Taupe • 92% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 3.81CAM16: 4.18

Visual ΔE=3.81 alternative to 2074-70: Spangle (SW 6834) delivers -7.7 LRV points deeper than Easter Bonnet (2074-70) with -2.59 softer C*=6.35 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2074-70#F5E3EF • LRV 80.62%
MATCH #2: Sherwin-Williams SW 6568#EDD5DD • LRV 70.93%
Sherwin-Williams Lighthearted Pink (SW 6568)
Warm Pink-Beige • 91.9% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 3.85CAM16: 4.80

Visual ΔE=3.85 alternative to 2074-70: Lighthearted Pink (SW 6568) delivers -9.7 LRV points deeper than Easter Bonnet (2074-70) with +0.74 higher C*=9.68 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore 2074-70#F5E3EF • LRV 80.62%
MATCH #3: Sherwin-Williams SW 6561#EBD1DB • LRV 68.49%
Sherwin-Williams Teaberry (SW 6561)
Warm Pink-Beige • 90.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 4.62CAM16: 5.72

Visual ΔE=4.62 alternative to 2074-70: Teaberry (SW 6561) delivers -12.1 LRV points deeper than Easter Bonnet (2074-70) with +1.88 higher C*=10.82 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Benjamin Moore Easter Bonnet (2074-70)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Easter Bonnet (#F5E3EF, LRV 80.62%).

LRV 91.53%
Ceiling for 2074-70
Chantilly Lace
OC-65
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 85.17%
Trim for 2074-70
White
OC-151
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 80.62%
Easter Bonnet (2074-70) Wall
Easter Bonnet
2074-70
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 59.67%
Adjoining Room (2074-70)
Easter Ribbon
1381
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 49.99%
Accent / Millwork (2074-70)
African Violet
2116-50
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for 2074-70 (80.62% LRV)

Easter Bonnet (2074-70, b*=-3.61) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under 2074-70

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 2074-70 (2700K shifts to #FFDBCB)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Benjamin Moore Alternatives to 2074-70

Need Easter Bonnet (2074-70, LRV 80.62%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Benjamin Moore fan-deck steps around #F5E3EF:

Lighter than 2074-70 (+LRV)
Pink Cadillac (2002-70)
LRV 84.03% • Warm Pink-Beige
#FDE7E8
ΔE 4.78
Deeper than 2074-70 (-LRV)
Primrose Petals (1367)
LRV 71.2% • Warm Pink-Beige
#EED5DF
ΔE 3.75
Warmer than 2074-70 (+b*)Baby Dreams (2083-70)
LRV 80.37% • Warm Pink-Beige
#F5E3EA
ΔE 2.04
Cooler than 2074-70 (-b*)
Misty Lilac (2071-70)
LRV 78.66% • Earthy Warm Taupe
#EAE3F0
ΔE 4.2
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Benjamin Moore Easter Bonnet (2074-70) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.

Net Paintable Area: 360 sq.ft.
REAL-TIME ESTIMATOR RESULT
2.1 Gallons Calculated
Buy 3 Gallons (for ~360 sq.ft.)
Field Contractor SpecificationCSI MASTERFORMAT 09 91 23
Manufacturer & Code:
Benjamin Moore #2074-70
Color Reference Name:
Easter Bonnet
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
80.62% • Earthy Warm Taupe
Benjamin Moore #2074-70 • #F5E3EF • LRV 80.62%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Benjamin Moore Easter Bonnet (2074-70)

Code 2074-70 (Easter Bonnet) reflects 80.62% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Easter Bonnet (2074-70) registers J'=93.5, a'=7.63, and b'=-3.37 with HSL (320°, 47%, 93%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 93 L*_HK. Because 2074-70 carries a*=8.18 red-green and b*=-3.61 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=8.94, Easter Bonnet projects a warm earthy warm taupe character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 2074-70 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Easter Bonnet (2074-70) holds its native #FDE1E5 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 2074-70 adapts to #FFE0DB; at 3500K halogen, Easter Bonnet transitions to #FFDFD5; at 3000K residential LED, 2074-70 warms to #FFDDCF; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Easter Bonnet (2074-70) settles at #FFDBCB.

When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Easter Bonnet (2074-70, #F5E3EF), Behr Pink Prism (RD-W1, #F7E8F3, LRV 83.98%) scores ΔE2000=1.5 and CAM16=1.63, followed by Pink Proposal (M120-1, ΔE=1.84). In Sherwin-Williams, Spangle (SW 6834, #E5DBE5, LRV 72.97%) achieves ΔE2000=3.81 ahead of Lighthearted Pink (SW 6568, ΔE=3.85). Coordinate 2074-70 with Chantilly Lace (OC-65) ceilings, White (OC-151) trim, Easter Ribbon (1381) hallways, and African Violet (2116-50) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Benjamin Moore Easter Bonnet (2074-70)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Benjamin Moore Easter Bonnet.

SPEC 01LRV 80.62% & H-K 93

What is the LRV of Benjamin Moore Easter Bonnet (2074-70)?

Benjamin Moore Easter Bonnet (2074-70) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 80.62% (#F5E3EF) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 93 L*_HK.

At 80.62% reflectance, Easter Bonnet (2074-70) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Benjamin Moore walls while maintaining HSL (320°, 47%, 93%).

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2074-70
SPEC 02CIELAB L*91.95 a*8.18 b*-3.61

What undertones does Benjamin Moore Easter Bonnet (2074-70) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=91.95, a*=8.18, b*=-3.61) classifies Benjamin Moore Easter Bonnet (2074-70) as a Warm Earthy Warm Taupe with C*=8.94 chroma and h°=336.2° hue.

Pair Easter Bonnet (2074-70) with North & East Windows for 2074-70 (80.62% LRV) and Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under 2074-70. Under 2700K evening bulbs, 2074-70 shifts from #F5E3EF toward #FFDBCB.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2074-70
SPEC 032074-70 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Benjamin Moore Easter Bonnet (2074-70)?

Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Easter Bonnet (2074-70, #F5E3EF) are Behr Pink Prism (RD-W1, #F7E8F3) at ΔE2000=1.5 and Sherwin-Williams Spangle (SW 6834, #E5DBE5) at ΔE2000=3.81.

Both RD-W1 and SW 6834 matches are verified against Easter Bonnet (2074-70) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2074-70
SPEC 042074-70 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Benjamin Moore Easter Bonnet (2074-70)?

Alongside Benjamin Moore Easter Bonnet (2074-70, LRV 80.62%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore White (OC-151, #EDEEEB, LRV 85.17%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.

Pairing White (OC-151) with Easter Bonnet (2074-70) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified2074-70