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Halo OC-46
On-screen approximation from the published RGB value. Order a physical sample before you decide.
Undertone: Noticeable yellow undertone
In CIELAB, Halo sits at L* 88.3, a* -1.6, b* 6.6. Its hue angle is 103° and its chroma is 6.8, so it leans yellow clearly enough to notice on a full wall. It classifies as warm. Among Benjamin Moore colors with a similar LRV (±5), it is warmer (more yellow) than 38%.
LRV 71.7: very light
Light Reflectance Value runs from 0 (absolute black) to 100 (perfect white). At 71.7, Halo is lighter than 80% of Benjamin Moore colors. Reflects most light. Works in dim rooms, north-facing spaces, ceilings and trim; can look stark in strong southern light.
Closest Sherwin-Williams match to Halo
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonchalant White | SW 6161 | 0.62 | Practically identical | |
| Oat Milk | SW 9501 | 1.28 | Very close | |
| Grey Mist | SW 9625 | 1.34 | Very close |
Closest Behr match to Halo
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color. Behr does not publish LRV, so Behr values here are estimates.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Frost | BWC-28 | 0.43 | Practically identical | |
| Guesthouse | UL190-11 | 0.73 | Practically identical | |
| Shark Tooth | BWC-17 | 0.89 | Practically identical |
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Going to the Chapel | 1527 | 0.00 | Practically identical | |
| November Rain | OC-50 | 0.42 | Practically identical | |
| November Rain | 2142-60 | 0.42 | Practically identical | |
| Old Prairie | 2143-50 | 0.92 | Practically identical | |
| Old Prairie | OC-42 | 0.92 | Practically identical | |
| White Drifts | OC-138 | 0.97 | Practically identical |
Lighter and darker versions
Colors from Benjamin Moore with nearly the same hue and saturation, one step lighter or darker.
- Opal Essence 680 · lighter, LRV 75.4
- Oatmeal 268 · lighter, LRV 74.2
- Genesis White 2134-70 · lighter, LRV 76.6
- Shoreline 1471 · darker, LRV 67.7
- Ashwood OC-47 · darker, LRV 67.2
- Early Morning Mist 1528 · darker, LRV 67.2
Colors that go with Halo
Color-theory pairings — the nearest Benjamin Moore color to each rotated hue, keeping the same lightness and saturation:
- Lavender Secret 1415 · complementary (180°)
- Bride-To-Be 1009 · analogous (−30°)
- North Shore Green 456 · analogous (+30°)
- Polar Sky 1674 · triadic (120°)
- Peace and Happiness 1380 · triadic (240°)
Halo vs popular colors
- Pale Oak (Benjamin Moore OC-20, ΔE 1.8) is darker (LRV 68.6 vs 71.7), more red/pink.
- Classic Gray (Benjamin Moore OC-23, ΔE 2.0) is lighter (LRV 73.7 vs 71.7), more blue/cool, more red/pink, more muted.
- Silver Satin (Benjamin Moore OC-26, ΔE 2.3) is lighter (LRV 74.9 vs 71.7), more blue/cool, more muted.