Behr Campfire Ash (N320-1) records 69% LRV and 87.1 L*_HK lightness (#DDD9CE, RGB 221/217/206). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=86.73, a*=-0.55, b*=5.89, C*=5.92, h°=95.3°) place N320-1 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Campfire Ash (N320-1) are Benjamin Moore Athena (858, ΔE=0) and Sherwin-Williams City Loft (SW 7631, ΔE=1.23).
Behr Campfire Ash (N320-1, #DDD9CE) 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) | Campfire Ash (N320-1) | #DDD9CE | 69% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Athena (858) | #DDD9CE | 69.57% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.00 (99.8%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Pale Oak (OC-20) | #DDD9CE | 69.57% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.00 (99.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | City Loft (SW 7631) | #DFDAD1 | 70.54% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.23 (97.4%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Egret White (SW 7570) | #DFD9CF | 69.94% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.25 (97.4%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0 match for N320-1: Athena (858) delivers identical 69.57% reflectance to N320-1 with matched C*=5.92 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0 match for N320-1: Pale Oak (OC-20) delivers identical 69.57% reflectance to N320-1 with matched C*=5.92 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.61 match for N320-1: Light Pewter (1464) delivers identical 68.73% reflectance to N320-1 with -0.58 softer C*=5.34 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.23 equivalent for N320-1: City Loft (SW 7631) delivers +1.5 LRV points lighter than Campfire Ash (N320-1) with -0.89 softer C*=5.03 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.25 equivalent for N320-1: Egret White (SW 7570) delivers identical 69.94% reflectance to N320-1 with matched C*=5.66 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.26 equivalent for N320-1: Oyster White (SW 7637) delivers +3.6 LRV points lighter than Campfire Ash (N320-1) with +1.08 higher C*=7 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Campfire Ash (#DDD9CE, LRV 69%).
Campfire Ash (N320-1, b*=5.89) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Campfire Ash
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for N320-1 (2700K shifts to #FBD2AE)
Need Campfire Ash (N320-1, LRV 69%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #DDD9CE:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Campfire Ash (N320-1) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code N320-1 (Campfire Ash) reflects 69% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Campfire Ash (N320-1) registers J'=88.6, a'=-0.75, and b'=4.29 with HSL (44°, 18%, 84%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 87.1 L*_HK. Because N320-1 carries a*=-0.55 red-green and b*=5.89 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=5.92, Campfire Ash projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr N320-1 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Campfire Ash (N320-1) holds its native #E5D8C5 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, N320-1 adapts to #EBD6BD; at 3500K halogen, Campfire Ash transitions to #F1D5B7; at 3000K residential LED, N320-1 warms to #F7D3B2; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Campfire Ash (N320-1) settles at #FBD2AE.
When cross-matching Behr Campfire Ash (N320-1, #DDD9CE), Benjamin Moore Athena (858, #DDD9CE, LRV 69.57%) scores ΔE2000=0 and CAM16=0, followed by Pale Oak (OC-20, ΔE=0). In Sherwin-Williams, City Loft (SW 7631, #DFDAD1, LRV 70.54%) achieves ΔE2000=1.23 ahead of Egret White (SW 7570, ΔE=1.25). Coordinate N320-1 with Ultra Pure White (W-B-500) ceilings, Maui Mist (BL-W10) trim, Whipping Cream (PWN-20) hallways, and Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Campfire Ash.
Behr Campfire Ash (N320-1) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 69% (#DDD9CE) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 87.1 L*_HK.
At 69% reflectance, Campfire Ash (N320-1) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=86.73) to hold its #DDD9CE color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=86.73, a*=-0.55, b*=5.89) classifies Behr Campfire Ash (N320-1) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=5.92 chroma and h°=95.3° hue.
Pair Campfire Ash (N320-1) with North & East Windows for N320-1 (69% LRV) and Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Campfire Ash. Under 2700K evening bulbs, N320-1 shifts from #DDD9CE toward #FBD2AE.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Campfire Ash (N320-1, #DDD9CE) are Benjamin Moore Athena (858, #DDD9CE) at ΔE2000=0 and Sherwin-Williams City Loft (SW 7631, #DFDAD1) at ΔE2000=1.23.
Both 858 and SW 7631 matches are verified against Campfire Ash (N320-1) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Campfire Ash (N320-1, LRV 69%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Maui Mist (BL-W10, #EEF2F3, LRV 88%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Maui Mist (BL-W10) with Campfire Ash (N320-1) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.