Behr Ambience White (PR-W8) records 83.7% LRV and 93.4 L*_HK lightness (#EBECEC, RGB 235/236/236). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=93.32, a*=-0.33, b*=-0.12, C*=0.35, h°=200°) place PR-W8 in the Crisp Neutral True White/Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Ambience White (PR-W8) are Benjamin Moore Misty Gray (2124-60, ΔE=1.28) and Sherwin-Williams Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007, ΔE=2.29).
Behr Ambience White (PR-W8, #EBECEC) 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) | Ambience White (PR-W8) | #EBECEC | 83.7% | Crisp Neutral True White/Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Misty Gray (2124-60) | #E8EBEA | 82.5% | Crisp Neutral True White/Grey | ΔE 1.28 (97.3%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Ultra White (CC-10) | #ECEEEC | 85.04% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.33 (97.2%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) | #E9EBE7 | 82.53% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 2.29 (95.2%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Ice Cube (SW 6252) | #E3E4E1 | 77.27% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 2.39 (95%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.28 equivalent for PR-W8: Misty Gray (2124-60) delivers -1.2 LRV points deeper than Ambience White (PR-W8) with +0.84 higher C*=1.19 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.33 equivalent for PR-W8: Ultra White (CC-10) delivers +1.3 LRV points lighter than Ambience White (PR-W8) with +0.9 higher C*=1.25 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.5 equivalent for PR-W8: Wedding Veil (2125-70) delivers +3 LRV points lighter than Ambience White (PR-W8) with +0.9 higher C*=1.25 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.29 alternative to PR-W8: Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) delivers -1.2 LRV points deeper than Ambience White (PR-W8) with +1.84 higher C*=2.19 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.39 alternative to PR-W8: Ice Cube (SW 6252) delivers -6.4 LRV points deeper than Ambience White (PR-W8) with +1.25 higher C*=1.6 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.43 alternative to PR-W8: Rarified Air (SW 6525) delivers -5.4 LRV points deeper than Ambience White (PR-W8) with +1.42 higher C*=1.77 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Ambience White (#EBECEC, LRV 83.7%).
Ambience White (PR-W8, C*=0.35) maintains stable neutral balance across N/S/E/W rooms.
Honed Bluestone & Raw French Oak paired with PR-W8 (#EBECEC)
3000K Neutral-Warm LED for PR-W8 (3500K renders #FFE8D2)
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Code PR-W8 (Ambience White) reflects 83.7% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Ambience White (PR-W8) registers J'=94.4, a'=-1.77, and b'=-0.86 with HSL (180°, 3%, 92%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 93.4 L*_HK. Because PR-W8 carries a*=-0.33 red-green and b*=-0.12 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=0.35, Ambience White projects a neutral crisp neutral true white/grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr PR-W8 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Ambience White (PR-W8) holds its native #F3EAE2 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, PR-W8 adapts to #FBE9D8; at 3500K halogen, Ambience White transitions to #FFE8D2; at 3000K residential LED, PR-W8 warms to #FFE6CC; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Ambience White (PR-W8) settles at #FFE4C8.
When cross-matching Behr Ambience White (PR-W8, #EBECEC), Benjamin Moore Misty Gray (2124-60, #E8EBEA, LRV 82.5%) scores ΔE2000=1.28 and CAM16=1.21, followed by Ultra White (CC-10, ΔE=1.33). In Sherwin-Williams, Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007, #E9EBE7, LRV 82.53%) achieves ΔE2000=2.29 ahead of Ice Cube (SW 6252, ΔE=2.39). Coordinate PR-W8 with Polar Bear (W-F-200) ceilings, Vibrant White (BWC-12) trim, Manhattan Mist (760E-2) hallways, and High Speed Access (N530-3) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Ambience White.
Behr Ambience White (PR-W8) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 83.7% (#EBECEC) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 93.4 L*_HK.
At 83.7% reflectance, Ambience White (PR-W8) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (180°, 3%, 92%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=93.32, a*=-0.33, b*=-0.12) classifies Behr Ambience White (PR-W8) as a Neutral Crisp Neutral True White/Grey with C*=0.35 chroma and h°=200° hue.
Pair Ambience White (PR-W8) with Multi-Exposure Open Floor Plans for PR-W8 (83.7% LRV) and Honed Bluestone & Raw French Oak paired with PR-W8 (#EBECEC). Under 2700K evening bulbs, PR-W8 shifts from #EBECEC toward #FFE4C8.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Ambience White (PR-W8, #EBECEC) are Benjamin Moore Misty Gray (2124-60, #E8EBEA) at ΔE2000=1.28 and Sherwin-Williams Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007, #E9EBE7) at ΔE2000=2.29.
Both 2124-60 and SW 7007 matches are verified against Ambience White (PR-W8) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Ambience White (PR-W8, LRV 83.7%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Vibrant White (BWC-12, #EAEDEB, LRV 84%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Vibrant White (BWC-12) with Ambience White (PR-W8) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.