Behr Chicago Fog (N140-2) records 55% LRV and 79.2 L*_HK lightness (#CAC2BD, RGB 202/194/189). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=78.93, a*=1.91, b*=3.5, C*=3.99, h°=61.4°) place N140-2 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Chicago Fog (N140-2) are Benjamin Moore Portland Gray (2109-60, ΔE=2.48) and Sherwin-Williams Alpaca (SW 7022, ΔE=1.91).
Behr Chicago Fog (N140-2, #CAC2BD) 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) | Chicago Fog (N140-2) | #CAC2BD | 55% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Portland Gray (2109-60) | #D3CCC7 | 61.24% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 2.48 (94.8%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Wish (AF-680) | #CFCAC2 | 59.49% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 3.09 (93.5%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Alpaca (SW 7022) | #CCC5BD | 56.55% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.91 (96%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Angora (SW 6036) | #D1C5BE | 57.33% | Warm Gold-Beige | ΔE 2.00 (95.8%) |
Visual ΔE=2.48 alternative to N140-2: Portland Gray (2109-60) delivers +6.2 LRV points lighter than Chicago Fog (N140-2) with matched C*=3.69 saturation.
Visual ΔE=3.09 alternative to N140-2: Wish (AF-680) delivers +4.5 LRV points lighter than Chicago Fog (N140-2) with +0.62 higher C*=4.61 chroma.
Visual ΔE=3.13 alternative to N140-2: Angelica (AF-665) delivers +7.5 LRV points lighter than Chicago Fog (N140-2) with -1.29 softer C*=2.7 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.91 equivalent for N140-2: Alpaca (SW 7022) delivers +1.5 LRV points lighter than Chicago Fog (N140-2) with +0.99 higher C*=4.98 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2 alternative to N140-2: Angora (SW 6036) delivers +2.3 LRV points lighter than Chicago Fog (N140-2) with +1.84 higher C*=5.83 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.4 alternative to N140-2: Grayish (SW 6001) delivers +4.7 LRV points lighter than Chicago Fog (N140-2) with -1.57 softer C*=2.42 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Chicago Fog (#CAC2BD, LRV 55%).
Chicago Fog (N140-2, b*=3.5) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Chicago Fog
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for N140-2 (2700K shifts to #E5BBA0)
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Code N140-2 (Chicago Fog) reflects 55% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Chicago Fog (N140-2) registers J'=81.6, a'=1.52, and b'=2.51 with HSL (23°, 11%, 77%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 79.2 L*_HK. Because N140-2 carries a*=1.91 red-green and b*=3.5 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=3.99, Chicago Fog projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr N140-2 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Chicago Fog (N140-2) holds its native #D1C1B5 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, N140-2 adapts to #D7BFAD; at 3500K halogen, Chicago Fog transitions to #DCBEA8; at 3000K residential LED, N140-2 warms to #E1BDA3; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Chicago Fog (N140-2) settles at #E5BBA0.
When cross-matching Behr Chicago Fog (N140-2, #CAC2BD), Benjamin Moore Portland Gray (2109-60, #D3CCC7, LRV 61.24%) scores ΔE2000=2.48 and CAM16=3.27, followed by Wish (AF-680, ΔE=3.09). In Sherwin-Williams, Alpaca (SW 7022, #CCC5BD, LRV 56.55%) achieves ΔE2000=1.91 ahead of Angora (SW 6036, ΔE=2). Coordinate N140-2 with Ultra Pure White (W-B-500) ceilings, Ambience White (PR-W8) trim, Sweet Roses (PR-W05) hallways, and Moonlit Beach (RD-W5) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Chicago Fog.
Behr Chicago Fog (N140-2) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 55% (#CAC2BD) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 79.2 L*_HK.
At 55% reflectance, Chicago Fog (N140-2) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=78.93) to hold its #CAC2BD color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=78.93, a*=1.91, b*=3.5) classifies Behr Chicago Fog (N140-2) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=3.99 chroma and h°=61.4° hue.
Pair Chicago Fog (N140-2) with North & East Windows for N140-2 (55% LRV) and Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Chicago Fog. Under 2700K evening bulbs, N140-2 shifts from #CAC2BD toward #E5BBA0.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Chicago Fog (N140-2, #CAC2BD) are Benjamin Moore Portland Gray (2109-60, #D3CCC7) at ΔE2000=2.48 and Sherwin-Williams Alpaca (SW 7022, #CCC5BD) at ΔE2000=1.91.
Both 2109-60 and SW 7022 matches are verified against Chicago Fog (N140-2) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Chicago Fog (N140-2, LRV 55%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Ambience White (PR-W8, #EBECEC, LRV 83.7%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Ambience White (PR-W8) with Chicago Fog (N140-2) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.