PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #F4E3E7 • LRV 80% • CIE D65 2°•
BEHR ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: 100A-2
In-Store Active at Home Depot100A-2
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Be Mine
Warm Pink-Beige
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
244, 227, 231
LRV REFLECTANCE
80%
HK LIGHTNESS
92.4 L*
Behr Official CatalogFamily: White & Off-White • Code 100A-2

Behr Be Mine (100A-2) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ BEHR #100A-2 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Behr Be Mine (100A-2) records 80% LRV and 92.4 L*_HK lightness (#F4E3E7, RGB 244/227/231). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=91.66, a*=6.46, b*=0.14, C*=6.46, h°=1.2°) place 100A-2 in the Warm Pink-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Be Mine (100A-2) are Benjamin Moore Ballerina Pink (2082-70, ΔE=0.22) and Sherwin-Williams Demure (SW 6295, ΔE=3.65).

1. LRV INDEX
80%
High Reflectance (Bright)
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Warm Pink-Beige
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
6.46
Muted Architectural
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
1.2°
CIELAB L* 91.66 a* 6.46 b* 0.14
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for 100A-2 (80% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 100A-2 (2700K shifts to #FFDBC4)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Be Mine (100A-2)
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Be Mine (100A-2)
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Behr Be Mine (100A-2)

Behr Be Mine (100A-2, #F4E3E7) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.

Role / BrandPaint Color Name & CodeHEX CodeLRV %Undertone ProfileCIE ΔE 2000
SOURCE (Behr)Be Mine (100A-2)#F4E3E780%Warm Pink-Beige0.00 (Ref)
Benjamin Moore #1Ballerina Pink (2082-70)#F3E2E679.26%Warm Pink-BeigeΔE 0.22 (99.5%)
Benjamin Moore #2Flush Pink (2081-70)#F8E7EA83.16%Warm Pink-BeigeΔE 0.96 (98%)
Sherwin-Williams #1Demure (SW 6295)#E8D4D569.19%Warm Pink-BeigeΔE 3.65 (92.3%)
Sherwin-Williams #2Spangle (SW 6834)#E5DBE572.97%Earthy Warm TaupeΔE 4.06 (91.5%)

Best Benjamin Moore Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Behr 100A-2#F4E3E7 • LRV 80%
MATCH #1: Benjamin Moore 2082-70#F3E2E6 • LRV 79.26%
Benjamin Moore Ballerina Pink (2082-70)
Warm Pink-Beige • 99.5% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.22CAM16: 0.30

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.22 match for 100A-2: Ballerina Pink (2082-70) delivers identical 79.26% reflectance to 100A-2 with matched C*=6.46 saturation.

SOURCE: Behr 100A-2#F4E3E7 • LRV 80%
MATCH #2: Benjamin Moore 2081-70#F8E7EA • LRV 83.16%
Benjamin Moore Flush Pink (2081-70)
Warm Pink-Beige • 98% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.96CAM16: 1.27

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.96 match for 100A-2: Flush Pink (2081-70) delivers +3.2 LRV points lighter than Be Mine (100A-2) with matched C*=6.3 saturation.

SOURCE: Behr 100A-2#F4E3E7 • LRV 80%
MATCH #3: Benjamin Moore 2083-70#F5E3EA • LRV 80.37%
Benjamin Moore Baby Dreams (2083-70)
Warm Pink-Beige • 97.1% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.39CAM16: 1.42

Cross-room ΔE=1.39 equivalent for 100A-2: Baby Dreams (2083-70) delivers identical 80.37% reflectance to 100A-2 with +0.95 higher C*=7.41 chroma.

Best Sherwin-Williams Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Behr 100A-2#F4E3E7 • LRV 80%
MATCH #1: Sherwin-Williams SW 6295#E8D4D5 • LRV 69.19%
Sherwin-Williams Demure (SW 6295)
Warm Pink-Beige • 92.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 3.65CAM16: 4.76

Visual ΔE=3.65 alternative to 100A-2: Demure (SW 6295) delivers -10.8 LRV points deeper than Be Mine (100A-2) with +0.9 higher C*=7.36 chroma.

SOURCE: Behr 100A-2#F4E3E7 • LRV 80%
MATCH #2: Sherwin-Williams SW 6834#E5DBE5 • LRV 72.97%
Sherwin-Williams Spangle (SW 6834)
Earthy Warm Taupe • 91.5% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 4.06CAM16: 4.90

Visual ΔE=4.06 alternative to 100A-2: Spangle (SW 6834) delivers -7 LRV points deeper than Be Mine (100A-2) with matched C*=6.35 saturation.

SOURCE: Behr 100A-2#F4E3E7 • LRV 80%
MATCH #3: Sherwin-Williams SW 6568#EDD5DD • LRV 70.93%
Sherwin-Williams Lighthearted Pink (SW 6568)
Warm Pink-Beige • 91.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 4.16CAM16: 4.63

Visual ΔE=4.16 alternative to 100A-2: Lighthearted Pink (SW 6568) delivers -9.1 LRV points deeper than Be Mine (100A-2) with +3.22 higher C*=9.68 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Behr Be Mine (100A-2)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Be Mine (#F4E3E7, LRV 80%).

LRV 93.66%
Ceiling for 100A-2
Ultra Pure White®
PPU18-6
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 83.7%
Trim for 100A-2
Ambience White
PR-W8
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 80%
Be Mine (100A-2) Wall
Be Mine
100A-2
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 60%
Adjoining Room (100A-2)
Dusty Lilac
N110-1
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 51%
Accent / Millwork (100A-2)
Mulberry Stain
N110-2
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for 100A-2 (80% LRV)

Be Mine (100A-2, b*=0.14) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Be Mine (100A-2)

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 100A-2 (2700K shifts to #FFDBC4)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Behr Alternatives to 100A-2

Need Be Mine (100A-2, LRV 80%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #F4E3E7:

Lighter than 100A-2 (+LRV)
My Sweetheart (RD-W3)
LRV 83.84% • Warm Pink-Beige
#FBE7EC
ΔE 1.57
Deeper than 100A-2 (-LRV)
Wine Pairing (S120-1)
LRV 73% • Warm Pink-Beige
#E9DBDF
ΔE 2.21
Warmer than 100A-2 (+b*)Ballerina Gown (110A-1)
LRV 85% • Warm Pink-Beige
#F9EAEA
ΔE 2.51
Cooler than 100A-2 (-b*)
Pink Proposal (M120-1)
LRV 78% • Earthy Warm Taupe
#F1E0E8
ΔE 1.83
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Be Mine (100A-2) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.

Net Paintable Area: 360 sq.ft.
REAL-TIME ESTIMATOR RESULT
2.1 Gallons Calculated
Buy 3 Gallons (for ~360 sq.ft.)
Field Contractor SpecificationCSI MASTERFORMAT 09 91 23
Manufacturer & Code:
Behr #100A-2
Color Reference Name:
Be Mine
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
80% • Warm Pink-Beige
Behr #100A-2 • #F4E3E7 • LRV 80%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Behr Be Mine (100A-2)

Code 100A-2 (Be Mine) reflects 80% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Be Mine (100A-2) registers J'=93.2, a'=5.97, and b'=-0.12 with HSL (346°, 44%, 92%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 92.4 L*_HK. Because 100A-2 carries a*=6.46 red-green and b*=0.14 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=6.46, Be Mine projects a warm warm pink-beige character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Behr 100A-2 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Be Mine (100A-2) holds its native #FCE1DE swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 100A-2 adapts to #FFE0D4; at 3500K halogen, Be Mine transitions to #FFDFCE; at 3000K residential LED, 100A-2 warms to #FFDDC8; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Be Mine (100A-2) settles at #FFDBC4.

When cross-matching Behr Be Mine (100A-2, #F4E3E7), Benjamin Moore Ballerina Pink (2082-70, #F3E2E6, LRV 79.26%) scores ΔE2000=0.22 and CAM16=0.3, followed by Flush Pink (2081-70, ΔE=0.96). In Sherwin-Williams, Demure (SW 6295, #E8D4D5, LRV 69.19%) achieves ΔE2000=3.65 ahead of Spangle (SW 6834, ΔE=4.06). Coordinate 100A-2 with Ultra Pure White® (PPU18-6) ceilings, Ambience White (PR-W8) trim, Dusty Lilac (N110-1) hallways, and Mulberry Stain (N110-2) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Behr Be Mine (100A-2)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Be Mine.

SPEC 01LRV 80% & H-K 92.4

What is the LRV of Behr Be Mine (100A-2)?

Behr Be Mine (100A-2) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 80% (#F4E3E7) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 92.4 L*_HK.

At 80% reflectance, Be Mine (100A-2) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (346°, 44%, 92%).

CIE ΔE2000 Verified100A-2
SPEC 02CIELAB L*91.66 a*6.46 b*0.14

What undertones does Behr Be Mine (100A-2) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=91.66, a*=6.46, b*=0.14) classifies Behr Be Mine (100A-2) as a Warm Warm Pink-Beige with C*=6.46 chroma and h°=1.2° hue.

Pair Be Mine (100A-2) with North & East Windows for 100A-2 (80% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Be Mine (100A-2). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 100A-2 shifts from #F4E3E7 toward #FFDBC4.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified100A-2
SPEC 03100A-2 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Behr Be Mine (100A-2)?

Closest verified equivalents to Behr Be Mine (100A-2, #F4E3E7) are Benjamin Moore Ballerina Pink (2082-70, #F3E2E6) at ΔE2000=0.22 and Sherwin-Williams Demure (SW 6295, #E8D4D5) at ΔE2000=3.65.

Both 2082-70 and SW 6295 matches are verified against Be Mine (100A-2) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified100A-2
SPEC 04100A-2 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Behr Be Mine (100A-2)?

Alongside Behr Be Mine (100A-2, LRV 80%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Ambience White (PR-W8, #EBECEC, LRV 83.7%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.

Pairing Ambience White (PR-W8) with Be Mine (100A-2) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 Verified100A-2