Sherwin-Williams Breaktime (SW 6463) records 65.77% LRV and 85.8 L*_HK lightness (#C4D9CE, RGB 196/217/206). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=84.9, a*=-9.09, b*=3.02, C*=9.58, h°=161.6°) place SW 6463 in the Organic Sage Green-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Breaktime (SW 6463) are Behr Ice Rink (M430-2, ΔE=1.76) and Benjamin Moore Aberdeen Green (631, ΔE=0.48).
Sherwin-Williams Breaktime (SW 6463, #C4D9CE) 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 (Sherwin-Williams) | Breaktime (SW 6463) | #C4D9CE | 65.77% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Ice Rink (M430-2) | #CBDFD6 | 70% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 1.76 (96.3%) |
| Behr #2 | Moon Glass (S420-2) | #BCD1C7 | 61% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 1.93 (95.9%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Aberdeen Green (631) | #C3D8CC | 65.03% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 0.48 (99%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Galt Blue (CW-560) | #BED6CD | 63.36% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 1.49 (96.9%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.76 equivalent for SW 6463: Ice Rink (M430-2) delivers +4.2 LRV points lighter than Breaktime (SW 6463) with -0.97 softer C*=8.61 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.93 equivalent for SW 6463: Moon Glass (S420-2) delivers -4.8 LRV points deeper than Breaktime (SW 6463) with matched C*=9.32 saturation.
Visual ΔE=2.74 alternative to SW 6463: Frosted Jade (PPU11-13) delivers -4.8 LRV points deeper than Breaktime (SW 6463) with -0.74 softer C*=8.84 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.48 match for SW 6463: Aberdeen Green (631) delivers identical 65.03% reflectance to SW 6463 with matched C*=9.93 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.49 equivalent for SW 6463: Galt Blue (CW-560) delivers -2.4 LRV points deeper than Breaktime (SW 6463) with matched C*=9.88 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.9 equivalent for SW 6463: Green Wave (681) delivers identical 66.21% reflectance to SW 6463 with matched C*=9.35 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Breaktime (#C4D9CE, LRV 65.77%).
Breaktime (SW 6463, h°=161.6°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Sherwin-Williams walls.
Warm American Cherry & Cognac Hickory next to SW 6463 (#C4D9CE)
2700K–3000K Warm LED for SW 6463 (4000K renders #D3D6BD)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Breaktime (SW 6463) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code SW 6463 (Breaktime) reflects 65.77% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Breaktime (SW 6463) registers J'=86.6, a'=-10.19, and b'=2.03 with HSL (149°, 22%, 81%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 85.8 L*_HK. Because SW 6463 carries a*=-9.09 red-green and b*=3.02 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=9.58, Breaktime projects a cool organic sage green-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 6463 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Breaktime (SW 6463) holds its native #CCD8C5 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 6463 adapts to #D3D6BD; at 3500K halogen, Breaktime transitions to #D9D5B7; at 3000K residential LED, SW 6463 warms to #DFD3B2; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Breaktime (SW 6463) settles at #E4D2AE.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Breaktime (SW 6463, #C4D9CE), Behr Ice Rink (M430-2, #CBDFD6, LRV 70%) scores ΔE2000=1.76 and CAM16=2.23, followed by Moon Glass (S420-2, ΔE=1.93). In Benjamin Moore, Aberdeen Green (631, #C3D8CC, LRV 65.03%) achieves ΔE2000=0.48 ahead of Galt Blue (CW-560, ΔE=1.49). Coordinate SW 6463 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Alabaster (SW 7008) trim, Extra White (SW 7006) hallways, and Halcyon Green (SW 6213) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Breaktime.
Sherwin-Williams Breaktime (SW 6463) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 65.77% (#C4D9CE) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 85.8 L*_HK.
At 65.77% reflectance, Breaktime (SW 6463) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=84.9) to hold its #C4D9CE color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=84.9, a*=-9.09, b*=3.02) classifies Sherwin-Williams Breaktime (SW 6463) as a Cool Organic Sage Green-Grey with C*=9.58 chroma and h°=161.6° hue.
Pair Breaktime (SW 6463) with South & West Sun Exposure for SW 6463 (65.77% LRV) and Warm American Cherry & Cognac Hickory next to SW 6463 (#C4D9CE). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 6463 shifts from #C4D9CE toward #E4D2AE.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Breaktime (SW 6463, #C4D9CE) are Behr Ice Rink (M430-2, #CBDFD6) at ΔE2000=1.76 and Benjamin Moore Aberdeen Green (631, #C3D8CC) at ΔE2000=0.48.
Both M430-2 and 631 matches are verified against Breaktime (SW 6463) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Breaktime (SW 6463, LRV 65.77%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Alabaster (SW 7008, #EDEAE0, LRV 82.35%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Alabaster (SW 7008) with Breaktime (SW 6463) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.