Behr Baked Biscotti (PWN-72) records 66% LRV and 85.2 L*_HK lightness (#DAD3CC, RGB 218/211/204). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=84.92, a*=1.19, b*=4.31, C*=4.47, h°=74.6°) place PWN-72 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Baked Biscotti (PWN-72) are Benjamin Moore Kitten Whiskers (1003, ΔE=1.09) and Sherwin-Williams Simple White (SW 7021, ΔE=1.44).
Behr Baked Biscotti (PWN-72, #DAD3CC) 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) | Baked Biscotti (PWN-72) | #DAD3CC | 66% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Kitten Whiskers (1003) | #DCD3CA | 66.2% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.09 (97.7%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Bone China (CC-426) | #DCD3CA | 66.2% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.09 (97.7%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Simple White (SW 7021) | #DFD9D2 | 70.07% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.44 (97%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Windfresh White (SW 7628) | #DED8CF | 69.26% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.67 (96.5%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.09 equivalent for PWN-72: Kitten Whiskers (1003) delivers identical 66.2% reflectance to PWN-72 with +1.29 higher C*=5.76 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.09 equivalent for PWN-72: Bone China (CC-426) delivers identical 66.2% reflectance to PWN-72 with +1.29 higher C*=5.76 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.26 equivalent for PWN-72: Sea Froth (2107-60) delivers -2.5 LRV points deeper than Baked Biscotti (PWN-72) with +0.89 higher C*=5.36 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.44 equivalent for PWN-72: Simple White (SW 7021) delivers +4.1 LRV points lighter than Baked Biscotti (PWN-72) with matched C*=4.25 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.67 equivalent for PWN-72: Windfresh White (SW 7628) delivers +3.3 LRV points lighter than Baked Biscotti (PWN-72) with +0.71 higher C*=5.18 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.77 equivalent for PWN-72: Pediment (SW 7634) delivers -4.9 LRV points deeper than Baked Biscotti (PWN-72) with matched C*=4.95 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Baked Biscotti (#DAD3CC, LRV 66%).
Baked Biscotti (PWN-72, b*=4.31) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Baked Biscotti (PWN-72)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for PWN-72 (2700K shifts to #F7CCAD)
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Code PWN-72 (Baked Biscotti) reflects 66% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Baked Biscotti (PWN-72) registers J'=87.0, a'=0.82, and b'=3.07 with HSL (30°, 16%, 83%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 85.2 L*_HK. Because PWN-72 carries a*=1.19 red-green and b*=4.31 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=4.47, Baked Biscotti projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr PWN-72 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Baked Biscotti (PWN-72) holds its native #E1D2C3 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, PWN-72 adapts to #E8D0BB; at 3500K halogen, Baked Biscotti transitions to #EDCFB5; at 3000K residential LED, PWN-72 warms to #F3CDB0; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Baked Biscotti (PWN-72) settles at #F7CCAD.
When cross-matching Behr Baked Biscotti (PWN-72, #DAD3CC), Benjamin Moore Kitten Whiskers (1003, #DCD3CA, LRV 66.2%) scores ΔE2000=1.09 and CAM16=0.92, followed by Bone China (CC-426, ΔE=1.09). In Sherwin-Williams, Simple White (SW 7021, #DFD9D2, LRV 70.07%) achieves ΔE2000=1.44 ahead of Windfresh White (SW 7628, ΔE=1.67). Coordinate PWN-72 with Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850) ceilings, Celestial Glow (PWN-36) trim, Moonlit Beach (RD-W05) hallways, and Ultra Pure White (50) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Baked Biscotti.
Behr Baked Biscotti (PWN-72) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 66% (#DAD3CC) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 85.2 L*_HK.
At 66% reflectance, Baked Biscotti (PWN-72) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=84.92) to hold its #DAD3CC color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=84.92, a*=1.19, b*=4.31) classifies Behr Baked Biscotti (PWN-72) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=4.47 chroma and h°=74.6° hue.
Pair Baked Biscotti (PWN-72) with North & East Windows for PWN-72 (66% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Baked Biscotti (PWN-72). Under 2700K evening bulbs, PWN-72 shifts from #DAD3CC toward #F7CCAD.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Baked Biscotti (PWN-72, #DAD3CC) are Benjamin Moore Kitten Whiskers (1003, #DCD3CA) at ΔE2000=1.09 and Sherwin-Williams Simple White (SW 7021, #DFD9D2) at ΔE2000=1.44.
Both 1003 and SW 7021 matches are verified against Baked Biscotti (PWN-72) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Baked Biscotti (PWN-72, LRV 66%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Celestial Glow (PWN-36, #EAEBE9, LRV 83%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Celestial Glow (PWN-36) with Baked Biscotti (PWN-72) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.