Behr Candy Floss (RD-W2) records 81.02% LRV and 93.3 L*_HK lightness (#FAE2EF, RGB 250/226/239). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=92.11, a*=10.38, b*=-3.32, C*=10.9, h°=342.3°) place RD-W2 in the Earthy Warm Taupe class. Top cross-brand matches for Candy Floss (RD-W2) are Benjamin Moore I Love You Pink (2077-70, ΔE=0.77) and Sherwin-Williams Lighthearted Pink (SW 6568, ΔE=3.52).
Behr Candy Floss (RD-W2, #FAE2EF) 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) | Candy Floss (RD-W2) | #FAE2EF | 81.02% | Earthy Warm Taupe | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | I Love You Pink (2077-70) | #F8E2EE | 80.59% | Earthy Warm Taupe | ΔE 0.77 (98.4%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Candy Stripe (2079-70) | #FAE2EC | 80.88% | Earthy Warm Taupe | ΔE 1.14 (97.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Lighthearted Pink (SW 6568) | #EDD5DD | 70.93% | Warm Pink-Beige | ΔE 3.52 (92.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Teaberry (SW 6561) | #EBD1DB | 68.49% | Warm Pink-Beige | ΔE 3.96 (91.7%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.77 match for RD-W2: I Love You Pink (2077-70) delivers identical 80.59% reflectance to RD-W2 with -0.88 softer C*=10.02 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.14 equivalent for RD-W2: Candy Stripe (2079-70) delivers identical 80.88% reflectance to RD-W2 with -0.85 softer C*=10.05 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.28 equivalent for RD-W2: Nursery Pink (2076-70) delivers identical 80.35% reflectance to RD-W2 with -1.47 softer C*=9.43 chroma.
Visual ΔE=3.52 alternative to RD-W2: Lighthearted Pink (SW 6568) delivers -10.1 LRV points deeper than Candy Floss (RD-W2) with -1.22 softer C*=9.68 chroma.
Visual ΔE=3.96 alternative to RD-W2: Teaberry (SW 6561) delivers -12.5 LRV points deeper than Candy Floss (RD-W2) with matched C*=10.82 saturation.
Visual ΔE=4.31 alternative to RD-W2: Priscilla (SW 6575) delivers -10.5 LRV points deeper than Candy Floss (RD-W2) with +0.68 higher C*=11.58 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Candy Floss (#FAE2EF, LRV 81.02%).
Candy Floss (RD-W2, b*=-3.32) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Candy Floss (81.02% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for RD-W2 (2700K shifts to #FFDACB)
Need Candy Floss (RD-W2, LRV 81.02%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #FAE2EF:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Candy Floss (RD-W2) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code RD-W2 (Candy Floss) reflects 81.02% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Candy Floss (RD-W2) registers J'=93.7, a'=9.40, and b'=-2.85 with HSL (328°, 71%, 93%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 93.3 L*_HK. Because RD-W2 carries a*=10.38 red-green and b*=-3.32 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=10.9, Candy Floss projects a warm earthy warm taupe character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr RD-W2 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Candy Floss (RD-W2) holds its native #FFE0E5 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, RD-W2 adapts to #FFDFDB; at 3500K halogen, Candy Floss transitions to #FFDED5; at 3000K residential LED, RD-W2 warms to #FFDCCF; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Candy Floss (RD-W2) settles at #FFDACB.
When cross-matching Behr Candy Floss (RD-W2, #FAE2EF), Benjamin Moore I Love You Pink (2077-70, #F8E2EE, LRV 80.59%) scores ΔE2000=0.77 and CAM16=0.71, followed by Candy Stripe (2079-70, ΔE=1.14). In Sherwin-Williams, Lighthearted Pink (SW 6568, #EDD5DD, LRV 70.93%) achieves ΔE2000=3.52 ahead of Teaberry (SW 6561, ΔE=3.96). Coordinate RD-W2 with YL-W15 (YL-W15) ceilings, Bridal Veil (W-D-600) trim, Orchid Haze (S110-2) hallways, and Queen's Violet (S110-3) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Candy Floss.
Behr Candy Floss (RD-W2) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 81.02% (#FAE2EF) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 93.3 L*_HK.
At 81.02% reflectance, Candy Floss (RD-W2) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (328°, 71%, 93%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=92.11, a*=10.38, b*=-3.32) classifies Behr Candy Floss (RD-W2) as a Warm Earthy Warm Taupe with C*=10.9 chroma and h°=342.3° hue.
Pair Candy Floss (RD-W2) with North & East Windows for RD-W2 (81.02% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Candy Floss (81.02% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, RD-W2 shifts from #FAE2EF toward #FFDACB.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Candy Floss (RD-W2, #FAE2EF) are Benjamin Moore I Love You Pink (2077-70, #F8E2EE) at ΔE2000=0.77 and Sherwin-Williams Lighthearted Pink (SW 6568, #EDD5DD) at ΔE2000=3.52.
Both 2077-70 and SW 6568 matches are verified against Candy Floss (RD-W2) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Candy Floss (RD-W2, LRV 81.02%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Bridal Veil (W-D-600, #F3F1EE, LRV 88%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Bridal Veil (W-D-600) with Candy Floss (RD-W2) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.