Behr Alpaca Blanket (BWC-27) records 68% LRV and 86.8 L*_HK lightness (#DED7C5, RGB 222/215/197). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=86.09, a*=-0.65, b*=9.74, C*=9.76, h°=93.8°) place BWC-27 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Alpaca Blanket (BWC-27) are Benjamin Moore White Sand (964, ΔE=0.57) and Sherwin-Williams Neutral Ground (SW 7568, ΔE=1.35).
Behr Alpaca Blanket (BWC-27, #DED7C5) 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) | Alpaca Blanket (BWC-27) | #DED7C5 | 68% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | White Sand (964) | #E0D8C6 | 69.24% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.57 (98.8%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | White Sand (OC-10) | #E0D8C6 | 69.24% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.57 (98.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Neutral Ground (SW 7568) | #E2DACA | 70.76% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.35 (97.2%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) | #D8CFBE | 63.13% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 2.14 (95.5%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.57 match for BWC-27: White Sand (964) delivers +1.2 LRV points lighter than Alpaca Blanket (BWC-27) with matched C*=9.85 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.57 match for BWC-27: White Sand (OC-10) delivers +1.2 LRV points lighter than Alpaca Blanket (BWC-27) with matched C*=9.85 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.34 equivalent for BWC-27: Spring In Aspen (954) delivers +3.9 LRV points lighter than Alpaca Blanket (BWC-27) with +0.96 higher C*=10.72 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.35 equivalent for BWC-27: Neutral Ground (SW 7568) delivers +2.8 LRV points lighter than Alpaca Blanket (BWC-27) with -0.91 softer C*=8.85 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.14 alternative to BWC-27: Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) delivers -4.9 LRV points deeper than Alpaca Blanket (BWC-27) with matched C*=9.56 saturation.
Visual ΔE=2.22 alternative to BWC-27: Polar Bear (SW 7564) delivers +6.4 LRV points lighter than Alpaca Blanket (BWC-27) with +1.64 higher C*=11.4 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Alpaca Blanket (#DED7C5, LRV 68%).
Alpaca Blanket (BWC-27, b*=9.74) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Alpaca Blanket
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for BWC-27 (2700K shifts to #FCD0A6)
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Code BWC-27 (Alpaca Blanket) reflects 68% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Alpaca Blanket (BWC-27) registers J'=88.0, a'=-0.57, and b'=6.72 with HSL (43°, 27%, 82%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 86.8 L*_HK. Because BWC-27 carries a*=-0.65 red-green and b*=9.74 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=9.76, Alpaca Blanket projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr BWC-27 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Alpaca Blanket (BWC-27) holds its native #E5D6BD swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, BWC-27 adapts to #ECD4B4; at 3500K halogen, Alpaca Blanket transitions to #F1D3AF; at 3000K residential LED, BWC-27 warms to #F7D1AA; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Alpaca Blanket (BWC-27) settles at #FCD0A6.
When cross-matching Behr Alpaca Blanket (BWC-27, #DED7C5), Benjamin Moore White Sand (964, #E0D8C6, LRV 69.24%) scores ΔE2000=0.57 and CAM16=0.51, followed by White Sand (OC-10, ΔE=0.57). In Sherwin-Williams, Neutral Ground (SW 7568, #E2DACA, LRV 70.76%) achieves ΔE2000=1.35 ahead of Grecian Ivory (SW 7541, ΔE=2.14). Coordinate BWC-27 with Ultra Pure White (W-B-500) ceilings, White Glove (W-D-610) trim, Camembert (W-D-210) hallways, and Stately White (BXC-29) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Alpaca Blanket.
Behr Alpaca Blanket (BWC-27) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 68% (#DED7C5) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 86.8 L*_HK.
At 68% reflectance, Alpaca Blanket (BWC-27) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=86.09) to hold its #DED7C5 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=86.09, a*=-0.65, b*=9.74) classifies Behr Alpaca Blanket (BWC-27) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=9.76 chroma and h°=93.8° hue.
Pair Alpaca Blanket (BWC-27) with North & East Windows for BWC-27 (68% LRV) and Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Alpaca Blanket. Under 2700K evening bulbs, BWC-27 shifts from #DED7C5 toward #FCD0A6.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Alpaca Blanket (BWC-27, #DED7C5) are Benjamin Moore White Sand (964, #E0D8C6) at ΔE2000=0.57 and Sherwin-Williams Neutral Ground (SW 7568, #E2DACA) at ΔE2000=1.35.
Both 964 and SW 7568 matches are verified against Alpaca Blanket (BWC-27) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Alpaca Blanket (BWC-27, LRV 68%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr White Glove (W-D-610, #F0EFED, LRV 86%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
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