Behr Chanoyu (M330-1) records 80% LRV and 92.8 L*_HK lightness (#EEE8D2, RGB 238/232/210). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=91.93, a*=-1.64, b*=11.43, C*=11.55, h°=98.2°) place M330-1 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Chanoyu (M330-1) are Benjamin Moore Spanish White (943, ΔE=0.87) and Sherwin-Williams Restoration Ivory (SW 6413, ΔE=1.72).
Behr Chanoyu (M330-1, #EEE8D2) 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) | Chanoyu (M330-1) | #EEE8D2 | 80% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Spanish White (943) | #EBE6D2 | 79.12% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.87 (98.2%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Spanish White (OC-35) | #EBE6D2 | 79.12% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.87 (98.2%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Restoration Ivory (SW 6413) | #E9E1CA | 75.69% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.72 (96.4%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Queen Anne's Lace (SW 6420) | #ECEAD5 | 81.68% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.82 (96.2%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.87 match for M330-1: Spanish White (943) delivers identical 79.12% reflectance to M330-1 with -1.07 softer C*=10.48 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.87 match for M330-1: Spanish White (OC-35) delivers identical 79.12% reflectance to M330-1 with -1.07 softer C*=10.48 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.96 match for M330-1: Albany White (944) delivers -2.4 LRV points deeper than Chanoyu (M330-1) with +0.53 higher C*=12.08 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.72 equivalent for M330-1: Restoration Ivory (SW 6413) delivers -4.3 LRV points deeper than Chanoyu (M330-1) with +0.73 higher C*=12.28 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.82 equivalent for M330-1: Queen Anne's Lace (SW 6420) delivers +1.7 LRV points lighter than Chanoyu (M330-1) with -0.72 softer C*=10.83 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.9 equivalent for M330-1: Restful White (SW 7563) delivers +1 LRV points lighter than Chanoyu (M330-1) with -2.52 softer C*=9.03 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Chanoyu (#EEE8D2, LRV 80%).
Chanoyu (M330-1, b*=11.43) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Chanoyu (80% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for M330-1 (2700K shifts to #FFE0B1)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Chanoyu (M330-1) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code M330-1 (Chanoyu) reflects 80% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Chanoyu (M330-1) registers J'=93.1, a'=-1.37, and b'=7.75 with HSL (47°, 45%, 88%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 92.8 L*_HK. Because M330-1 carries a*=-1.64 red-green and b*=11.43 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=11.55, Chanoyu projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr M330-1 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Chanoyu (M330-1) holds its native #F6E6C9 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, M330-1 adapts to #FDE5C0; at 3500K halogen, Chanoyu transitions to #FFE4BA; at 3000K residential LED, M330-1 warms to #FFE2B5; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Chanoyu (M330-1) settles at #FFE0B1.
When cross-matching Behr Chanoyu (M330-1, #EEE8D2), Benjamin Moore Spanish White (943, #EBE6D2, LRV 79.12%) scores ΔE2000=0.87 and CAM16=0.9, followed by Spanish White (OC-35, ΔE=0.87). In Sherwin-Williams, Restoration Ivory (SW 6413, #E9E1CA, LRV 75.69%) achieves ΔE2000=1.72 ahead of Queen Anne's Lace (SW 6420, ΔE=1.82). Coordinate M330-1 with Ultra Pure White® (UPW) ceilings, Bridal Veil (W-D-600) trim, Coliseum Marble (PPU8-16) hallways, and Koala Bear (780D-4) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Chanoyu.
Behr Chanoyu (M330-1) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 80% (#EEE8D2) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 92.8 L*_HK.
At 80% reflectance, Chanoyu (M330-1) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (47°, 45%, 88%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=91.93, a*=-1.64, b*=11.43) classifies Behr Chanoyu (M330-1) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=11.55 chroma and h°=98.2° hue.
Pair Chanoyu (M330-1) with North & East Windows for M330-1 (80% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Chanoyu (80% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, M330-1 shifts from #EEE8D2 toward #FFE0B1.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Chanoyu (M330-1, #EEE8D2) are Benjamin Moore Spanish White (943, #EBE6D2) at ΔE2000=0.87 and Sherwin-Williams Restoration Ivory (SW 6413, #E9E1CA) at ΔE2000=1.72.
Both 943 and SW 6413 matches are verified against Chanoyu (M330-1) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Chanoyu (M330-1, LRV 80%), 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 Chanoyu (M330-1) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.