PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #E2D7C6 • LRV 69% • CIE D65 2°•
BEHR ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: N300-2
In-Store Active at Home DepotN300-2
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Canvas Luggage
Warm Yellow-Cream
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
226, 215, 198
LRV REFLECTANCE
69%
HK LIGHTNESS
87.1 L*
Behr Official CatalogFamily: Beige & Cream • Code N300-2

Behr Canvas Luggage (N300-2) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ BEHR #N300-2 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Behr Canvas Luggage (N300-2) records 69% LRV and 87.1 L*_HK lightness (#E2D7C6, RGB 226/215/198). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=86.43, a*=0.94, b*=9.74, C*=9.79, h°=84.5°) place N300-2 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Canvas Luggage (N300-2) are Benjamin Moore Brandy Cream (1030, ΔE=1.43) and Sherwin-Williams Natural Linen (SW 9109, ΔE=1.16).

1. LRV INDEX
69%
Medium-Light Balanced
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Warm Yellow-Cream
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
9.79
Muted Architectural
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
84.5°
CIELAB L* 86.43 a* 0.94 b* 9.74
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for N300-2 (69% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for N300-2 (2700K shifts to #FFD0A7)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Canvas Luggage
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Canvas Luggage
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Behr Canvas Luggage (N300-2)

Behr Canvas Luggage (N300-2, #E2D7C6) 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)Canvas Luggage (N300-2)#E2D7C669%Warm Yellow-Cream0.00 (Ref)
Benjamin Moore #1Brandy Cream (1030)#E2D4C267.39%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 1.43 (97%)
Benjamin Moore #2Brandy Cream (CC-60)#E2D4C267.39%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 1.43 (97%)
Sherwin-Williams #1Natural Linen (SW 9109)#DFD3C366.42%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 1.16 (97.6%)
Sherwin-Williams #2Kestrel White (SW 7516)#E0D6C868.29%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 1.20 (97.5%)

Best Benjamin Moore Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Behr N300-2#E2D7C6 • LRV 69%
MATCH #1: Benjamin Moore 1030#E2D4C2 • LRV 67.39%
Benjamin Moore Brandy Cream (1030)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.43CAM16: 1.19

Cross-room ΔE=1.43 equivalent for N300-2: Brandy Cream (1030) delivers -1.6 LRV points deeper than Canvas Luggage (N300-2) with +1.01 higher C*=10.8 chroma.

SOURCE: Behr N300-2#E2D7C6 • LRV 69%
MATCH #2: Benjamin Moore CC-60#E2D4C2 • LRV 67.39%
Benjamin Moore Brandy Cream (CC-60)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.43CAM16: 1.19

Cross-room ΔE=1.43 equivalent for N300-2: Brandy Cream (CC-60) delivers -1.6 LRV points deeper than Canvas Luggage (N300-2) with +1.01 higher C*=10.8 chroma.

SOURCE: Behr N300-2#E2D7C6 • LRV 69%
MATCH #3: Benjamin Moore OC-4#E2D4C2 • LRV 67.39%
Benjamin Moore Brandy Cream (OC-4)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.43CAM16: 1.19

Cross-room ΔE=1.43 equivalent for N300-2: Brandy Cream (OC-4) delivers -1.6 LRV points deeper than Canvas Luggage (N300-2) with +1.01 higher C*=10.8 chroma.

Best Sherwin-Williams Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Behr N300-2#E2D7C6 • LRV 69%
MATCH #1: Sherwin-Williams SW 9109#DFD3C3 • LRV 66.42%
Sherwin-Williams Natural Linen (SW 9109)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97.6% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.16CAM16: 1.27

Cross-room ΔE=1.16 equivalent for N300-2: Natural Linen (SW 9109) delivers -2.6 LRV points deeper than Canvas Luggage (N300-2) with matched C*=9.51 saturation.

SOURCE: Behr N300-2#E2D7C6 • LRV 69%
MATCH #2: Sherwin-Williams SW 7516#E0D6C8 • LRV 68.29%
Sherwin-Williams Kestrel White (SW 7516)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97.5% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.20CAM16: 1.05

Cross-room ΔE=1.2 equivalent for N300-2: Kestrel White (SW 7516) delivers identical 68.29% reflectance to N300-2 with -1.58 softer C*=8.21 chroma.

SOURCE: Behr N300-2#E2D7C6 • LRV 69%
MATCH #3: Sherwin-Williams SW 6105#E6DCCD • LRV 72.61%
Sherwin-Williams Divine White (SW 6105)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97.1% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.39CAM16: 1.71

Cross-room ΔE=1.39 equivalent for N300-2: Divine White (SW 6105) delivers +3.6 LRV points lighter than Canvas Luggage (N300-2) with -1.16 softer C*=8.63 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Behr Canvas Luggage (N300-2)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Canvas Luggage (#E2D7C6, LRV 69%).

LRV 94%
Ceiling for N300-2
Blanca Peak
HDC-NT-04G
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 83%
Trim for N300-2
Silver Chalice
640E-1
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 69%
Canvas Luggage (N300-2) Wall
Canvas Luggage
N300-2
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 91%
Adjoining Room (N300-2)
Historic Cream
ECC-49-2
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 94%
Accent / Millwork (N300-2)
Stately White
BXC-29
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for N300-2 (69% LRV)

Canvas Luggage (N300-2, b*=9.74) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Canvas Luggage

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for N300-2 (2700K shifts to #FFD0A7)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Behr Alternatives to N300-2

Need Canvas Luggage (N300-2, LRV 69%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #E2D7C6:

Lighter than N300-2 (+LRV)
Pale Palomino (HDC-CT-05)
LRV 72% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#E5DBCA
ΔE 1
Deeper than N300-2 (-LRV)
Sandstone Cove (730C-2)
LRV 66% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#DDD4C5
ΔE 1.25
Warmer than N300-2 (+b*)
High Style Beige (N270-1)
LRV 69% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#E4D7C3
ΔE 1.19
Cooler than N300-2 (-b*)
Oyster (W-B-720)
LRV 72% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#E4DBCD
ΔE 1.54
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Canvas Luggage (N300-2) 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 #N300-2
Color Reference Name:
Canvas Luggage
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
69% • Warm Yellow-Cream
Behr #N300-2 • #E2D7C6 • LRV 69%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Behr Canvas Luggage (N300-2)

Code N300-2 (Canvas Luggage) reflects 69% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Canvas Luggage (N300-2) registers J'=88.4, a'=0.81, and b'=6.59 with HSL (36°, 33%, 83%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 87.1 L*_HK. Because N300-2 carries a*=0.94 red-green and b*=9.74 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=9.79, Canvas Luggage projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Behr N300-2 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Canvas Luggage (N300-2) holds its native #E9D6BE swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, N300-2 adapts to #F0D4B5; at 3500K halogen, Canvas Luggage transitions to #F5D3AF; at 3000K residential LED, N300-2 warms to #FBD1AB; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Canvas Luggage (N300-2) settles at #FFD0A7.

When cross-matching Behr Canvas Luggage (N300-2, #E2D7C6), Benjamin Moore Brandy Cream (1030, #E2D4C2, LRV 67.39%) scores ΔE2000=1.43 and CAM16=1.19, followed by Brandy Cream (CC-60, ΔE=1.43). In Sherwin-Williams, Natural Linen (SW 9109, #DFD3C3, LRV 66.42%) achieves ΔE2000=1.16 ahead of Kestrel White (SW 7516, ΔE=1.2). Coordinate N300-2 with Blanca Peak (HDC-NT-04G) ceilings, Silver Chalice (640E-1) trim, Historic Cream (ECC-49-2) hallways, and Stately White (BXC-29) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Behr Canvas Luggage (N300-2)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Canvas Luggage.

SPEC 01LRV 69% & H-K 87.1

What is the LRV of Behr Canvas Luggage (N300-2)?

Behr Canvas Luggage (N300-2) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 69% (#E2D7C6) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 87.1 L*_HK.

At 69% reflectance, Canvas Luggage (N300-2) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=86.43) to hold its #E2D7C6 color in bright sun.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedN300-2
SPEC 02CIELAB L*86.43 a*0.94 b*9.74

What undertones does Behr Canvas Luggage (N300-2) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=86.43, a*=0.94, b*=9.74) classifies Behr Canvas Luggage (N300-2) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=9.79 chroma and h°=84.5° hue.

Pair Canvas Luggage (N300-2) with North & East Windows for N300-2 (69% LRV) and Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Canvas Luggage. Under 2700K evening bulbs, N300-2 shifts from #E2D7C6 toward #FFD0A7.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedN300-2
SPEC 03N300-2 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Behr Canvas Luggage (N300-2)?

Closest verified equivalents to Behr Canvas Luggage (N300-2, #E2D7C6) are Benjamin Moore Brandy Cream (1030, #E2D4C2) at ΔE2000=1.43 and Sherwin-Williams Natural Linen (SW 9109, #DFD3C3) at ΔE2000=1.16.

Both 1030 and SW 9109 matches are verified against Canvas Luggage (N300-2) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedN300-2
SPEC 04N300-2 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Behr Canvas Luggage (N300-2)?

Alongside Behr Canvas Luggage (N300-2, LRV 69%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Silver Chalice (640E-1, #ECEBE9, LRV 83%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.

Pairing Silver Chalice (640E-1) with Canvas Luggage (N300-2) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedN300-2