Behr Cavern Echo (BXC-04) records 55% LRV and 79.9 L*_HK lightness (#CEC3B3, RGB 206/195/179). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=79.28, a*=1.14, b*=9.42, C*=9.49, h°=83.1°) place BXC-04 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Cavern Echo (BXC-04) are Benjamin Moore Smokey Taupe (983, ΔE=0.92) and Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige (SW 7036, ΔE=1.09).
Behr Cavern Echo (BXC-04, #CEC3B3) 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) | Cavern Echo (BXC-04) | #CEC3B3 | 55% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Smokey Taupe (983) | #CDC4B5 | 55.96% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.92 (98.1%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Inukshuk (CC-460) | #CDC4B5 | 55.96% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.92 (98.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Accessible Beige (SW 7036) | #D1C7B8 | 58.03% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.09 (97.7%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Sandbar (SW 7547) | #CBBFAD | 53.17% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.29 (97.3%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.92 match for BXC-04: Smokey Taupe (983) delivers +1 LRV points lighter than Cavern Echo (BXC-04) with -0.82 softer C*=8.67 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.92 match for BXC-04: Inukshuk (CC-460) delivers +1 LRV points lighter than Cavern Echo (BXC-04) with -0.82 softer C*=8.67 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.34 equivalent for BXC-04: Ashen Tan (996) delivers -2.5 LRV points deeper than Cavern Echo (BXC-04) with matched C*=9.06 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.09 equivalent for BXC-04: Accessible Beige (SW 7036) delivers +3 LRV points lighter than Cavern Echo (BXC-04) with -0.69 softer C*=8.8 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.29 equivalent for BXC-04: Sandbar (SW 7547) delivers -1.8 LRV points deeper than Cavern Echo (BXC-04) with +1.18 higher C*=10.67 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.51 equivalent for BXC-04: Naturel (SW 7542) delivers -1.4 LRV points deeper than Cavern Echo (BXC-04) with +1.49 higher C*=10.98 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Cavern Echo (#CEC3B3, LRV 55%).
Cavern Echo (BXC-04, b*=9.42) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Cavern Echo
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for BXC-04 (2700K shifts to #E9BC97)
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Code BXC-04 (Cavern Echo) reflects 55% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Cavern Echo (BXC-04) registers J'=81.9, a'=1.01, and b'=6.45 with HSL (36°, 22%, 75%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 79.9 L*_HK. Because BXC-04 carries a*=1.14 red-green and b*=9.42 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=9.49, Cavern Echo projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr BXC-04 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Cavern Echo (BXC-04) holds its native #D5C2AB swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, BXC-04 adapts to #DBC0A4; at 3500K halogen, Cavern Echo transitions to #DFBF9E; at 3000K residential LED, BXC-04 warms to #E5BE9A; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Cavern Echo (BXC-04) settles at #E9BC97.
When cross-matching Behr Cavern Echo (BXC-04, #CEC3B3), Benjamin Moore Smokey Taupe (983, #CDC4B5, LRV 55.96%) scores ΔE2000=0.92 and CAM16=0.7, followed by Inukshuk (CC-460, ΔE=0.92). In Sherwin-Williams, Accessible Beige (SW 7036, #D1C7B8, LRV 58.03%) achieves ΔE2000=1.09 ahead of Sandbar (SW 7547, ΔE=1.29). Coordinate BXC-04 with Frost Bl-w15 (BL-W15) ceilings, White Glove (W-D-610) trim, Eurolinen (250E-1) hallways, and Historic Cream (ECC-49-2) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Cavern Echo.
Behr Cavern Echo (BXC-04) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 55% (#CEC3B3) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 79.9 L*_HK.
At 55% reflectance, Cavern Echo (BXC-04) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=79.28) to hold its #CEC3B3 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=79.28, a*=1.14, b*=9.42) classifies Behr Cavern Echo (BXC-04) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=9.49 chroma and h°=83.1° hue.
Pair Cavern Echo (BXC-04) with North & East Windows for BXC-04 (55% LRV) and Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Cavern Echo. Under 2700K evening bulbs, BXC-04 shifts from #CEC3B3 toward #E9BC97.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Cavern Echo (BXC-04, #CEC3B3) are Benjamin Moore Smokey Taupe (983, #CDC4B5) at ΔE2000=0.92 and Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige (SW 7036, #D1C7B8) at ΔE2000=1.09.
Both 983 and SW 7036 matches are verified against Cavern Echo (BXC-04) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Cavern Echo (BXC-04, LRV 55%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr White Glove (W-D-610, #F0EFED, LRV 86%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing White Glove (W-D-610) with Cavern Echo (BXC-04) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.