PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #CBCCC9 • LRV 60.12% • CIE D65 2°•
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: SW 7064
Official Sherwin-Williams Fan DeckSW 7064
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Passive
Soft Green-Beige
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
203, 204, 201
LRV REFLECTANCE
60.12%
HK LIGHTNESS
82 L*
Sherwin-Williams Official CatalogFamily: Gray & Greige • Code SW 7064

Sherwin-Williams Passive (SW 7064) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ SHERWIN-WILLIAMS #SW 7064 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Sherwin-Williams Passive (SW 7064) records 60.12% LRV and 82 L*_HK lightness (#CBCCC9, RGB 203/204/201). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=81.89, a*=-0.89, b*=1.37, C*=1.63, h°=123°) place SW 7064 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Passive (SW 7064) are Behr Pewter Vase (PPL-64, ΔE=0.75) and Benjamin Moore Perspective&Reg; (CSP-5, ΔE=0.53).

1. LRV INDEX
60.12%
Medium-Light Balanced
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Soft Green-Beige
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
1.63
Whisper-Soft Neutral
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
123°
CIELAB L* 81.89 a* -0.89 b* 1.37
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for SW 7064 (60.12% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7064 (2700K shifts to #E8C5AA)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Passive (SW 7064)
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Passive (SW 7064)
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Sherwin-Williams Passive (SW 7064)

Sherwin-Williams Passive (SW 7064, #CBCCC9) 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 (Sherwin-Williams)Passive (SW 7064)#CBCCC960.12%Soft Green-Beige0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Pewter Vase (PPL-64)#CECECB61%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 0.75 (98.4%)
Behr #2Silver Screen (770E-2)#CDCECD61%Crisp Neutral True White/GreyΔE 1.19 (97.5%)
Benjamin Moore #1Perspective&Reg; (CSP-5)#CBCDCA60.63%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 0.53 (98.9%)
Benjamin Moore #2Metro Gray (1459)#CACAC858.98%Crisp Neutral True White/GreyΔE 0.93 (98%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7064#CBCCC9 • LRV 60.12%
MATCH #1: Behr PPL-64#CECECB • LRV 61%
Behr Pewter Vase (PPL-64)
Soft Green-Beige • 98.4% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.75CAM16: 0.91

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.75 match for SW 7064: Pewter Vase (PPL-64) delivers identical 61% reflectance to SW 7064 with matched C*=1.58 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7064#CBCCC9 • LRV 60.12%
MATCH #2: Behr 770E-2#CDCECD • LRV 61%
Behr Silver Screen (770E-2)
Crisp Neutral True White/Grey • 97.5% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.19CAM16: 1.33

Cross-room ΔE=1.19 equivalent for SW 7064: Silver Screen (770E-2) delivers identical 61% reflectance to SW 7064 with -0.99 softer C*=0.64 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7064#CBCCC9 • LRV 60.12%
MATCH #3: Behr N460-2#CCCFCB • LRV 62%
Behr Planetary Silver (N460-2)
Soft Green-Beige • 97.2% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.34CAM16: 1.32

Cross-room ΔE=1.34 equivalent for SW 7064: Planetary Silver (N460-2) delivers +1.9 LRV points lighter than Passive (SW 7064) with +0.75 higher C*=2.38 chroma.

Best Benjamin Moore Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7064#CBCCC9 • LRV 60.12%
MATCH #1: Benjamin Moore CSP-5#CBCDCA • LRV 60.63%
Benjamin Moore Perspective&Reg; (CSP-5)
Soft Green-Beige • 98.9% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.53CAM16: 0.58

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.53 match for SW 7064: Perspective&Reg; (CSP-5) delivers identical 60.63% reflectance to SW 7064 with matched C*=1.75 saturation.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7064#CBCCC9 • LRV 60.12%
MATCH #2: Benjamin Moore 1459#CACAC8 • LRV 58.98%
Benjamin Moore Metro Gray (1459)
Crisp Neutral True White/Grey • 98% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.93CAM16: 0.88

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.93 match for SW 7064: Metro Gray (1459) delivers -1.1 LRV points deeper than Passive (SW 7064) with -0.57 softer C*=1.06 chroma.

SOURCE: Sherwin-Williams SW 7064#CBCCC9 • LRV 60.12%
MATCH #3: Benjamin Moore 2112-60#CDCCCA • LRV 60.45%
Benjamin Moore Cement Gray (2112-60)
Crisp Neutral True White/Grey • 97.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.29CAM16: 1.17

Cross-room ΔE=1.29 equivalent for SW 7064: Cement Gray (2112-60) delivers identical 60.45% reflectance to SW 7064 with -0.52 softer C*=1.11 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Sherwin-Williams Passive (SW 7064)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Passive (#CBCCC9, LRV 60.12%).

LRV 92.71%
Ceiling for SW 7064
High Reflective White
SW 7757
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 86.08%
Trim for SW 7064
Arcade White
SW 7100
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 60.12%
Passive (SW 7064) Wall
Passive
SW 7064
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 81.96%
Adjoining Room (SW 7064)
Marshmallow
SW 7001
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 85.89%
Accent / Millwork (SW 7064)
Extra White
SW 7006
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for SW 7064 (60.12% LRV)

Passive (SW 7064, b*=1.37) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Passive (SW 7064)

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7064 (2700K shifts to #E8C5AA)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Sherwin-Williams Alternatives to SW 7064

Need Passive (SW 7064, LRV 60.12%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Sherwin-Williams fan-deck steps around #CBCCC9:

Lighter than SW 7064 (+LRV)
Reflection (SW 7661)
LRV 66.14% • Soft Green-Beige
#D3D5D3
ΔE 2.22
Deeper than SW 7064 (-LRV)
Knitting Needles (SW 7672)
LRV 53.42% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#C3C1BC
ΔE 3.1
Warmer than SW 7064 (+b*)Front Porch (SW 7651)
LRV 60.11% • Soft Green-Beige
#CCCCC5
ΔE 1.94
Cooler than SW 7064 (-b*)Gray Screen (SW 7071)
LRV 58.49% • Organic Sage Green-Grey
#C6CACA
ΔE 2
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Passive (SW 7064) 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:
Sherwin-Williams #SW 7064
Color Reference Name:
Passive
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
60.12% • Soft Green-Beige
Sherwin-Williams #SW 7064 • #CBCCC9 • LRV 60.12%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Sherwin-Williams Passive (SW 7064)

Code SW 7064 (Passive) reflects 60.12% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Passive (SW 7064) registers J'=84.2, a'=-1.92, and b'=0.99 with HSL (80°, 3%, 79%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 82 L*_HK. Because SW 7064 carries a*=-0.89 red-green and b*=1.37 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=1.63, Passive projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 7064 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Passive (SW 7064) holds its native #D2CBC1 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 7064 adapts to #D9C9B8; at 3500K halogen, Passive transitions to #DEC8B3; at 3000K residential LED, SW 7064 warms to #E4C7AE; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Passive (SW 7064) settles at #E8C5AA.

When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Passive (SW 7064, #CBCCC9), Behr Pewter Vase (PPL-64, #CECECB, LRV 61%) scores ΔE2000=0.75 and CAM16=0.91, followed by Silver Screen (770E-2, ΔE=1.19). In Benjamin Moore, Perspective&Reg; (CSP-5, #CBCDCA, LRV 60.63%) achieves ΔE2000=0.53 ahead of Metro Gray (1459, ΔE=0.93). Coordinate SW 7064 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Arcade White (SW 7100) trim, Marshmallow (SW 7001) hallways, and Extra White (SW 7006) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Sherwin-Williams Passive (SW 7064)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Passive.

SPEC 01LRV 60.12% & H-K 82

What is the LRV of Sherwin-Williams Passive (SW 7064)?

Sherwin-Williams Passive (SW 7064) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 60.12% (#CBCCC9) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 82 L*_HK.

At 60.12% reflectance, Passive (SW 7064) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=81.89) to hold its #CBCCC9 color in bright sun.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7064
SPEC 02CIELAB L*81.89 a*-0.89 b*1.37

What undertones does Sherwin-Williams Passive (SW 7064) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=81.89, a*=-0.89, b*=1.37) classifies Sherwin-Williams Passive (SW 7064) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=1.63 chroma and h°=123° hue.

Pair Passive (SW 7064) with North & East Windows for SW 7064 (60.12% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Passive (SW 7064). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 7064 shifts from #CBCCC9 toward #E8C5AA.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7064
SPEC 03SW 7064 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Sherwin-Williams Passive (SW 7064)?

Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Passive (SW 7064, #CBCCC9) are Behr Pewter Vase (PPL-64, #CECECB) at ΔE2000=0.75 and Benjamin Moore Perspective&Reg; (CSP-5, #CBCDCA) at ΔE2000=0.53.

Both PPL-64 and CSP-5 matches are verified against Passive (SW 7064) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7064
SPEC 04SW 7064 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Sherwin-Williams Passive (SW 7064)?

Alongside Sherwin-Williams Passive (SW 7064, LRV 60.12%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Arcade White (SW 7100, #F3EEE7, LRV 86.08%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.

Pairing Arcade White (SW 7100) with Passive (SW 7064) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedSW 7064