Behr Adobe White (ECC-55-2) records 81% LRV and 92.9 L*_HK lightness (#F4E7D9, RGB 244/231/217). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=92.31, a*=2.09, b*=8.39, C*=8.65, h°=76°) place ECC-55-2 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Adobe White (ECC-55-2) are Benjamin Moore Ambrosia (893, ΔE=0.91) and Sherwin-Williams Alluring White (SW 6343, ΔE=1.37).
Behr Adobe White (ECC-55-2, #F4E7D9) 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 White (ECC-55-2) | #F4E7D9 | 81% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Ambrosia (893) | #F7E9DC | 83.45% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.91 (98.1%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Beautiful In My Eyes (1170) | #F0E2D4 | 77.9% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.14 (97.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Alluring White (SW 6343) | #EFE1D2 | 77.09% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.37 (97.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Crisp Linen (SW 6378) | #F3E6D4 | 80.66% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.76 (96.3%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.91 match for ECC-55-2: Ambrosia (893) delivers +2.5 LRV points lighter than Adobe White (ECC-55-2) with matched C*=8.42 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.14 equivalent for ECC-55-2: Beautiful In My Eyes (1170) delivers -3.1 LRV points deeper than Adobe White (ECC-55-2) with matched C*=8.89 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.35 equivalent for ECC-55-2: Puppy Paws (1156) delivers -3.2 LRV points deeper than Adobe White (ECC-55-2) with +1.12 higher C*=9.77 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.37 equivalent for ECC-55-2: Alluring White (SW 6343) delivers -3.9 LRV points deeper than Adobe White (ECC-55-2) with +0.69 higher C*=9.34 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.76 equivalent for ECC-55-2: Crisp Linen (SW 6378) delivers identical 80.66% reflectance to ECC-55-2 with +1.8 higher C*=10.45 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.77 equivalent for ECC-55-2: Choice Cream (SW 6357) delivers -3.8 LRV points deeper than Adobe White (ECC-55-2) with +1.77 higher C*=10.42 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Adobe White (#F4E7D9, LRV 81%).
Adobe White (ECC-55-2, b*=8.39) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Adobe White
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for ECC-55-2 (2700K shifts to #FFDFB7)
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Code ECC-55-2 (Adobe White) reflects 81% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Adobe White (ECC-55-2) registers J'=93.6, a'=1.71, and b'=5.64 with HSL (31°, 55%, 90%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 92.9 L*_HK. Because ECC-55-2 carries a*=2.09 red-green and b*=8.39 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=8.65, Adobe White projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr ECC-55-2 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Adobe White (ECC-55-2) holds its native #FCE5D0 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, ECC-55-2 adapts to #FFE4C7; at 3500K halogen, Adobe White transitions to #FFE3C1; at 3000K residential LED, ECC-55-2 warms to #FFE1BB; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Adobe White (ECC-55-2) settles at #FFDFB7.
When cross-matching Behr Adobe White (ECC-55-2, #F4E7D9), Benjamin Moore Ambrosia (893, #F7E9DC, LRV 83.45%) scores ΔE2000=0.91 and CAM16=0.86, followed by Beautiful In My Eyes (1170, ΔE=1.14). In Sherwin-Williams, Alluring White (SW 6343, #EFE1D2, LRV 77.09%) achieves ΔE2000=1.37 ahead of Crisp Linen (SW 6378, ΔE=1.76). Coordinate ECC-55-2 with Frost Bl-w15 (BL-W15) ceilings, Silver Chalice (640E-1) trim, Old Map (N230-2) hallways, and Smokestack (N220-3) accents.
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Behr Adobe White (ECC-55-2) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 81% (#F4E7D9) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 92.9 L*_HK.
At 81% reflectance, Adobe White (ECC-55-2) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (31°, 55%, 90%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=92.31, a*=2.09, b*=8.39) classifies Behr Adobe White (ECC-55-2) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=8.65 chroma and h°=76° hue.
Pair Adobe White (ECC-55-2) with North & East Windows for ECC-55-2 (81% LRV) and Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Adobe White. Under 2700K evening bulbs, ECC-55-2 shifts from #F4E7D9 toward #FFDFB7.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Adobe White (ECC-55-2, #F4E7D9) are Benjamin Moore Ambrosia (893, #F7E9DC) at ΔE2000=0.91 and Sherwin-Williams Alluring White (SW 6343, #EFE1D2) at ΔE2000=1.37.
Both 893 and SW 6343 matches are verified against Adobe White (ECC-55-2) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Adobe White (ECC-55-2, LRV 81%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Silver Chalice (640E-1, #ECEBE9, LRV 83%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
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