Behr Aged Beige (PPU7-09) records 63% LRV and 83.9 L*_HK lightness (#D7CFC0, RGB 215/207/192). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=83.38, a*=0.21, b*=8.44, C*=8.44, h°=88.6°) place PPU7-09 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Aged Beige (PPU7-09) are Benjamin Moore Cedar Key (982, ΔE=0.52) and Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory (SW 7541, ΔE=0.8).
Behr Aged Beige (PPU7-09, #D7CFC0) 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) | Aged Beige (PPU7-09) | #D7CFC0 | 63% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Cedar Key (982) | #D7CEBF | 62.52% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.52 (98.9%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Cedar Key (OC-16) | #D7CEBF | 62.52% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.52 (98.9%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) | #D8CFBE | 63.13% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.80 (98.3%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Natural Tan (SW 7567) | #DCD2C3 | 65.43% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.27 (97.3%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.52 match for PPU7-09: Cedar Key (982) delivers identical 62.52% reflectance to PPU7-09 with matched C*=8.59 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.52 match for PPU7-09: Cedar Key (OC-16) delivers identical 62.52% reflectance to PPU7-09 with matched C*=8.59 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.02 equivalent for PPU7-09: Elmira White (HC-84) delivers +2.8 LRV points lighter than Aged Beige (PPU7-09) with matched C*=8.9 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.8 match for PPU7-09: Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) delivers identical 63.13% reflectance to PPU7-09 with +1.12 higher C*=9.56 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.27 equivalent for PPU7-09: Natural Tan (SW 7567) delivers +2.4 LRV points lighter than Aged Beige (PPU7-09) with matched C*=8.71 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.61 equivalent for PPU7-09: Canvas Tan (SW 7531) delivers +1.8 LRV points lighter than Aged Beige (PPU7-09) with +1.88 higher C*=10.32 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Aged Beige (#D7CFC0, LRV 63%).
Aged Beige (PPU7-09, b*=8.44) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with PPU7-09 (#D7CFC0)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for PPU7-09 (2700K shifts to #F4C8A2)
Need Aged Beige (PPU7-09, LRV 63%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #D7CFC0:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Aged Beige (PPU7-09) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code PPU7-09 (Aged Beige) reflects 63% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Aged Beige (PPU7-09) registers J'=85.6, a'=0.13, and b'=5.88 with HSL (39°, 22%, 80%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 83.9 L*_HK. Because PPU7-09 carries a*=0.21 red-green and b*=8.44 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=8.44, Aged Beige projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr PPU7-09 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Aged Beige (PPU7-09) holds its native #DECEB8 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, PPU7-09 adapts to #E4CCB0; at 3500K halogen, Aged Beige transitions to #EACBAA; at 3000K residential LED, PPU7-09 warms to #EFC9A5; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Aged Beige (PPU7-09) settles at #F4C8A2.
When cross-matching Behr Aged Beige (PPU7-09, #D7CFC0), Benjamin Moore Cedar Key (982, #D7CEBF, LRV 62.52%) scores ΔE2000=0.52 and CAM16=0.41, followed by Cedar Key (OC-16, ΔE=0.52). In Sherwin-Williams, Grecian Ivory (SW 7541, #D8CFBE, LRV 63.13%) achieves ΔE2000=0.8 ahead of Natural Tan (SW 7567, ΔE=1.27). Coordinate PPU7-09 with Ultra Pure White (50) ceilings, Bridal Veil (W-D-600) trim, Heavy Cream (PPU5-10) hallways, and Fragrant Jasmine (PWN-21) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Aged Beige.
Behr Aged Beige (PPU7-09) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 63% (#D7CFC0) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 83.9 L*_HK.
At 63% reflectance, Aged Beige (PPU7-09) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=83.38) to hold its #D7CFC0 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=83.38, a*=0.21, b*=8.44) classifies Behr Aged Beige (PPU7-09) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=8.44 chroma and h°=88.6° hue.
Pair Aged Beige (PPU7-09) with North & East Windows for PPU7-09 (63% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with PPU7-09 (#D7CFC0). Under 2700K evening bulbs, PPU7-09 shifts from #D7CFC0 toward #F4C8A2.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Aged Beige (PPU7-09, #D7CFC0) are Benjamin Moore Cedar Key (982, #D7CEBF) at ΔE2000=0.52 and Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory (SW 7541, #D8CFBE) at ΔE2000=0.8.
Both 982 and SW 7541 matches are verified against Aged Beige (PPU7-09) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Aged Beige (PPU7-09, LRV 63%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Bridal Veil (W-D-600, #F3F1EE, LRV 88%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Bridal Veil (W-D-600) with Aged Beige (PPU7-09) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.