Behr Belgian Cream (W-F-100) records 88% LRV and 95.9 L*_HK lightness (#F9F1E2, RGB 249/241/226). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=95.39, a*=0.17, b*=8.19, C*=8.19, h°=88.8°) place W-F-100 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Belgian Cream (W-F-100) are Benjamin Moore Woodland Snow (2161-70, ΔE=0.59) and Sherwin-Williams Paperwhite (SW 7105, ΔE=0.94).
Behr Belgian Cream (W-F-100, #F9F1E2) 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) | Belgian Cream (W-F-100) | #F9F1E2 | 88% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Woodland Snow (2161-70) | #F7EFE1 | 87.14% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.59 (98.8%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Butter Pecan (2165-70) | #F8F1E1 | 88.51% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.74 (98.4%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Paperwhite (SW 7105) | #F7EFDE | 87% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.94 (98%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Roman Column (SW 7562) | #F6F0E2 | 87.58% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.95 (98%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.59 match for W-F-100: Woodland Snow (2161-70) delivers identical 87.14% reflectance to W-F-100 with matched C*=7.73 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.74 match for W-F-100: Butter Pecan (2165-70) delivers identical 88.51% reflectance to W-F-100 with matched C*=8.57 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.74 match for W-F-100: Butter Pecan (OC-89) delivers identical 88.51% reflectance to W-F-100 with matched C*=8.57 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.94 match for W-F-100: Paperwhite (SW 7105) delivers -1 LRV points deeper than Belgian Cream (W-F-100) with +0.98 higher C*=9.17 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.95 match for W-F-100: Roman Column (SW 7562) delivers identical 87.58% reflectance to W-F-100 with -0.71 softer C*=7.48 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.35 equivalent for W-F-100: Cotton White (SW 7104) delivers identical 87.23% reflectance to W-F-100 with -1.41 softer C*=6.78 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Belgian Cream (#F9F1E2, LRV 88%).
Belgian Cream (W-F-100, b*=8.19) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Belgian Cream (W-F-100)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for W-F-100 (2700K shifts to #FFE9BF)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Belgian Cream (W-F-100) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code W-F-100 (Belgian Cream) reflects 88% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Belgian Cream (W-F-100) registers J'=96.2, a'=0.04, and b'=5.63 with HSL (39°, 66%, 93%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 95.9 L*_HK. Because W-F-100 carries a*=0.17 red-green and b*=8.19 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=8.19, Belgian Cream projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr W-F-100 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Belgian Cream (W-F-100) holds its native #FFEFD9 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, W-F-100 adapts to #FFEECF; at 3500K halogen, Belgian Cream transitions to #FFECC9; at 3000K residential LED, W-F-100 warms to #FFEAC3; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Belgian Cream (W-F-100) settles at #FFE9BF.
When cross-matching Behr Belgian Cream (W-F-100, #F9F1E2), Benjamin Moore Woodland Snow (2161-70, #F7EFE1, LRV 87.14%) scores ΔE2000=0.59 and CAM16=0.66, followed by Butter Pecan (2165-70, ΔE=0.74). In Sherwin-Williams, Paperwhite (SW 7105, #F7EFDE, LRV 87%) achieves ΔE2000=0.94 ahead of Roman Column (SW 7562, ΔE=0.95). Coordinate W-F-100 with Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850) ceilings, Vibrant White (BWC-12) trim, Windrush (HDC-CT-19) hallways, and Tanglewood (N320-3) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Belgian Cream.
Behr Belgian Cream (W-F-100) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 88% (#F9F1E2) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 95.9 L*_HK.
At 88% reflectance, Belgian Cream (W-F-100) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (39°, 66%, 93%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=95.39, a*=0.17, b*=8.19) classifies Behr Belgian Cream (W-F-100) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=8.19 chroma and h°=88.8° hue.
Pair Belgian Cream (W-F-100) with North & East Windows for W-F-100 (88% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Belgian Cream (W-F-100). Under 2700K evening bulbs, W-F-100 shifts from #F9F1E2 toward #FFE9BF.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Belgian Cream (W-F-100, #F9F1E2) are Benjamin Moore Woodland Snow (2161-70, #F7EFE1) at ΔE2000=0.59 and Sherwin-Williams Paperwhite (SW 7105, #F7EFDE) at ΔE2000=0.94.
Both 2161-70 and SW 7105 matches are verified against Belgian Cream (W-F-100) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Belgian Cream (W-F-100, LRV 88%), 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 Belgian Cream (W-F-100) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.