Behr Adobe Sand (N240-2) records 65% LRV and 85.1 L*_HK lightness (#E1D0BE, RGB 225/208/190). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=84.4, a*=2.96, b*=11.06, C*=11.45, h°=75°) place N240-2 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Adobe Sand (N240-2) are Benjamin Moore White Oaks (1080, ΔE=0.81) and Sherwin-Williams Only Natural (SW 7596, ΔE=1.38).
Behr Adobe Sand (N240-2, #E1D0BE) 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 (Behr) | Adobe Sand (N240-2) | #E1D0BE | 65% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | White Oaks (1080) | #DFCDBB | 63.2% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.81 (98.3%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Bayshore Beige (1079) | #E5D5C3 | 68.44% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.21 (97.5%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Only Natural (SW 7596) | #E2D3C4 | 66.97% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.38 (97.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Patience (SW 7555) | #E2D3BF | 66.78% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.62 (96.6%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.81 match for N240-2: White Oaks (1080) delivers -1.8 LRV points deeper than Adobe Sand (N240-2) with matched C*=11.72 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.21 equivalent for N240-2: Bayshore Beige (1079) delivers +3.4 LRV points lighter than Adobe Sand (N240-2) with matched C*=11.19 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.26 equivalent for N240-2: Dusty Road (1017) delivers identical 64.67% reflectance to N240-2 with -1.53 softer C*=9.92 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.38 equivalent for N240-2: Only Natural (SW 7596) delivers +2 LRV points lighter than Adobe Sand (N240-2) with -1.78 softer C*=9.67 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.62 equivalent for N240-2: Patience (SW 7555) delivers +1.8 LRV points lighter than Adobe Sand (N240-2) with matched C*=11.93 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.67 equivalent for N240-2: Fragile Beauty (SW 7553) delivers +4.9 LRV points lighter than Adobe Sand (N240-2) with -0.73 softer C*=10.72 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Adobe Sand (#E1D0BE, LRV 65%).
Adobe Sand (N240-2, b*=11.06) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
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3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for N240-2 (2700K shifts to #FDC9A0)
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Code N240-2 (Adobe Sand) reflects 65% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Adobe Sand (N240-2) registers J'=86.6, a'=2.53, and b'=7.28 with HSL (31°, 37%, 81%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 85.1 L*_HK. Because N240-2 carries a*=2.96 red-green and b*=11.06 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=11.45, Adobe Sand projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr N240-2 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Adobe Sand (N240-2) holds its native #E8CFB6 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, N240-2 adapts to #EECDAE; at 3500K halogen, Adobe Sand transitions to #F3CCA8; at 3000K residential LED, N240-2 warms to #F9CAA3; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Adobe Sand (N240-2) settles at #FDC9A0.
When cross-matching Behr Adobe Sand (N240-2, #E1D0BE), Benjamin Moore White Oaks (1080, #DFCDBB, LRV 63.2%) scores ΔE2000=0.81 and CAM16=0.94, followed by Bayshore Beige (1079, ΔE=1.21). In Sherwin-Williams, Only Natural (SW 7596, #E2D3C4, LRV 66.97%) achieves ΔE2000=1.38 ahead of Patience (SW 7555, ΔE=1.62). Coordinate N240-2 with Shea (RD-W9) ceilings, White Glove (W-D-610) trim, Innocence (W-D-720) hallways, and Historic Cream (ECC-49-2) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Adobe Sand.
Behr Adobe Sand (N240-2) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 65% (#E1D0BE) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 85.1 L*_HK.
At 65% reflectance, Adobe Sand (N240-2) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=84.4) to hold its #E1D0BE color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=84.4, a*=2.96, b*=11.06) classifies Behr Adobe Sand (N240-2) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=11.45 chroma and h°=75° hue.
Pair Adobe Sand (N240-2) with North & East Windows for N240-2 (65% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with N240-2 (#E1D0BE). Under 2700K evening bulbs, N240-2 shifts from #E1D0BE toward #FDC9A0.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Adobe Sand (N240-2, #E1D0BE) are Benjamin Moore White Oaks (1080, #DFCDBB) at ΔE2000=0.81 and Sherwin-Williams Only Natural (SW 7596, #E2D3C4) at ΔE2000=1.38.
Both 1080 and SW 7596 matches are verified against Adobe Sand (N240-2) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Adobe Sand (N240-2, LRV 65%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr White Glove (W-D-610, #F0EFED, LRV 86%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing White Glove (W-D-610) with Adobe Sand (N240-2) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.