Benjamin Moore

Cascade Mountains

862 / TH-250

Cascade Mountains is a white with cool gray undertones and a slightly muted cast. An LRV of 76.5 makes it highly reflective and appropriate for brightening lower-light rooms. It works on walls, ceilings, or trim in modern or transitional interiors.

Pair it with Benjamin Moore Gray Owl or Silver Satin for a tonal scheme. Palladian Blue and Soft Fern add gentle color, while Kendall Charcoal provides contrast.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

862 / TH-250

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Cascade Mountains in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Cascade Mountains under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Cascade Mountains under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

66°

Yellow Family

Lightness

88%

Light

Saturation

17%

Muted

LRV

76.5
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LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#E5E6DC
RGB Decimal
229, 230, 220
RGB Percent
89.8%, 90.2%, 86.3%
HSL
66.0, 16.7%, 88.2%
HSV
66.0, 4.3%, 90.2%
CMYK
0.4%, 0.0%, 4.3%, 9.8%
YIQ
228.6, 2.6, -3.3
XYZ
73.53, 78.42, 78.97
CIE Lab
90.97, -2.09, 4.74
CIE Luv
90.97, -0.02, 7.54
Hunter Lab
88.55, -2.09, 4.66
Decimal
15066844

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