Behr Canyon Cliffs (ECC-45-2) records 77% LRV and 91.2 L*_HK lightness (#ECE3D1, RGB 236/227/209). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=90.49, a*=0.05, b*=9.88, C*=9.88, h°=89.7°) place ECC-45-2 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Canyon Cliffs (ECC-45-2) are Benjamin Moore French Macaroon (CSP-335, ΔE=0.59) and Sherwin-Williams Aged White (SW 9180, ΔE=1.28).
Behr Canyon Cliffs (ECC-45-2, #ECE3D1) 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) | Canyon Cliffs (ECC-45-2) | #ECE3D1 | 77% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | French Macaroon (CSP-335) | #EAE1D0 | 76.11% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.59 (98.8%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Wood Ash (1065) | #EEE4D0 | 78.46% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.78 (98.4%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Aged White (SW 9180) | #E8DECD | 74.02% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.28 (97.3%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Casa Blanca (SW 7571) | #EDE1CE | 76.56% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.38 (97.1%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.59 match for ECC-45-2: French Macaroon (CSP-335) delivers identical 76.11% reflectance to ECC-45-2 with matched C*=9.41 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.78 match for ECC-45-2: Wood Ash (1065) delivers +1.5 LRV points lighter than Canyon Cliffs (ECC-45-2) with +1.09 higher C*=10.97 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.81 match for ECC-45-2: Sparkling Wine (949) delivers +1.3 LRV points lighter than Canyon Cliffs (ECC-45-2) with +0.97 higher C*=10.85 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.28 equivalent for ECC-45-2: Aged White (SW 9180) delivers -3 LRV points deeper than Canyon Cliffs (ECC-45-2) with matched C*=9.57 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.38 equivalent for ECC-45-2: Casa Blanca (SW 7571) delivers identical 76.56% reflectance to ECC-45-2 with +0.92 higher C*=10.8 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.43 equivalent for ECC-45-2: Medici Ivory (SW 7558) delivers +5.5 LRV points lighter than Canyon Cliffs (ECC-45-2) with matched C*=9.96 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Canyon Cliffs (#ECE3D1, LRV 77%).
Canyon Cliffs (ECC-45-2, b*=9.88) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Canyon Cliffs (ECC-45-2)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for ECC-45-2 (2700K shifts to #FFDBB0)
Need Canyon Cliffs (ECC-45-2, LRV 77%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #ECE3D1:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Canyon Cliffs (ECC-45-2) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code ECC-45-2 (Canyon Cliffs) reflects 77% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Canyon Cliffs (ECC-45-2) registers J'=92.0, a'=0.03, and b'=6.71 with HSL (40°, 42%, 87%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 91.2 L*_HK. Because ECC-45-2 carries a*=0.05 red-green and b*=9.88 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=9.88, Canyon Cliffs projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr ECC-45-2 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Canyon Cliffs (ECC-45-2) holds its native #F4E1C8 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, ECC-45-2 adapts to #FBE0BF; at 3500K halogen, Canyon Cliffs transitions to #FFDFB9; at 3000K residential LED, ECC-45-2 warms to #FFDDB4; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Canyon Cliffs (ECC-45-2) settles at #FFDBB0.
When cross-matching Behr Canyon Cliffs (ECC-45-2, #ECE3D1), Benjamin Moore French Macaroon (CSP-335, #EAE1D0, LRV 76.11%) scores ΔE2000=0.59 and CAM16=0.67, followed by Wood Ash (1065, ΔE=0.78). In Sherwin-Williams, Aged White (SW 9180, #E8DECD, LRV 74.02%) achieves ΔE2000=1.28 ahead of Casa Blanca (SW 7571, ΔE=1.38). Coordinate ECC-45-2 with Ultra Pure White® (PPU18-6) ceilings, Vibrant White (BWC-12) trim, Sculptor Clay (PPU5-08) hallways, and Saturn Gray (UL190-7) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Canyon Cliffs.
Behr Canyon Cliffs (ECC-45-2) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 77% (#ECE3D1) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 91.2 L*_HK.
At 77% reflectance, Canyon Cliffs (ECC-45-2) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (40°, 42%, 87%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=90.49, a*=0.05, b*=9.88) classifies Behr Canyon Cliffs (ECC-45-2) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=9.88 chroma and h°=89.7° hue.
Pair Canyon Cliffs (ECC-45-2) with North & East Windows for ECC-45-2 (77% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Canyon Cliffs (ECC-45-2). Under 2700K evening bulbs, ECC-45-2 shifts from #ECE3D1 toward #FFDBB0.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Canyon Cliffs (ECC-45-2, #ECE3D1) are Benjamin Moore French Macaroon (CSP-335, #EAE1D0) at ΔE2000=0.59 and Sherwin-Williams Aged White (SW 9180, #E8DECD) at ΔE2000=1.28.
Both CSP-335 and SW 9180 matches are verified against Canyon Cliffs (ECC-45-2) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Canyon Cliffs (ECC-45-2, LRV 77%), 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 Canyon Cliffs (ECC-45-2) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.