Behr Chocolate Froth (720C-2) records 68% LRV and 86.1 L*_HK lightness (#DED5C8, RGB 222/213/200). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=85.65, a*=0.88, b*=7.52, C*=7.57, h°=83.3°) place 720C-2 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Chocolate Froth (720C-2) are Benjamin Moore Frosted Toffee (988, ΔE=1.04) and Sherwin-Williams Kestrel White (SW 7516, ΔE=0.58).
Behr Chocolate Froth (720C-2, #DED5C8) 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) | Chocolate Froth (720C-2) | #DED5C8 | 68% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Frosted Toffee (988) | #DED3C6 | 66.37% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.04 (97.8%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Cocoa Butter (1023) | #E5DBCE | 71.96% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.50 (96.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Kestrel White (SW 7516) | #E0D6C8 | 68.29% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.58 (98.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Natural Tan (SW 7567) | #DCD2C3 | 65.43% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.08 (97.7%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.04 equivalent for 720C-2: Frosted Toffee (988) delivers -1.6 LRV points deeper than Chocolate Froth (720C-2) with matched C*=7.95 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.5 equivalent for 720C-2: Cocoa Butter (1023) delivers +4 LRV points lighter than Chocolate Froth (720C-2) with matched C*=7.71 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.5 equivalent for 720C-2: Peau De Soie (AF-60) delivers +4 LRV points lighter than Chocolate Froth (720C-2) with matched C*=7.71 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.58 match for 720C-2: Kestrel White (SW 7516) delivers identical 68.29% reflectance to 720C-2 with +0.64 higher C*=8.21 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.08 equivalent for 720C-2: Natural Tan (SW 7567) delivers -2.6 LRV points deeper than Chocolate Froth (720C-2) with +1.14 higher C*=8.71 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.56 equivalent for 720C-2: Natural Linen (SW 9109) delivers -1.6 LRV points deeper than Chocolate Froth (720C-2) with +1.94 higher C*=9.51 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Chocolate Froth (#DED5C8, LRV 68%).
Chocolate Froth (720C-2, b*=7.52) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Chocolate Froth (720C-2)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 720C-2 (2700K shifts to #FCCEA9)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Chocolate Froth (720C-2) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code 720C-2 (Chocolate Froth) reflects 68% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Chocolate Froth (720C-2) registers J'=87.7, a'=0.68, and b'=5.23 with HSL (35°, 25%, 83%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 86.1 L*_HK. Because 720C-2 carries a*=0.88 red-green and b*=7.52 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=7.57, Chocolate Froth projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr 720C-2 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Chocolate Froth (720C-2) holds its native #E5D4C0 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 720C-2 adapts to #ECD2B7; at 3500K halogen, Chocolate Froth transitions to #F1D1B1; at 3000K residential LED, 720C-2 warms to #F7CFAC; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Chocolate Froth (720C-2) settles at #FCCEA9.
When cross-matching Behr Chocolate Froth (720C-2, #DED5C8), Benjamin Moore Frosted Toffee (988, #DED3C6, LRV 66.37%) scores ΔE2000=1.04 and CAM16=0.8, followed by Cocoa Butter (1023, ΔE=1.5). In Sherwin-Williams, Kestrel White (SW 7516, #E0D6C8, LRV 68.29%) achieves ΔE2000=0.58 ahead of Natural Tan (SW 7567, ΔE=1.08). Coordinate 720C-2 with Polar Bear 1875 (1875) ceilings, Celestial Glow (PWN-36) trim, Spice Delight (PWL-81) hallways, and Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Chocolate Froth.
Behr Chocolate Froth (720C-2) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 68% (#DED5C8) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 86.1 L*_HK.
At 68% reflectance, Chocolate Froth (720C-2) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=85.65) to hold its #DED5C8 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=85.65, a*=0.88, b*=7.52) classifies Behr Chocolate Froth (720C-2) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=7.57 chroma and h°=83.3° hue.
Pair Chocolate Froth (720C-2) with North & East Windows for 720C-2 (68% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Chocolate Froth (720C-2). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 720C-2 shifts from #DED5C8 toward #FCCEA9.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Chocolate Froth (720C-2, #DED5C8) are Benjamin Moore Frosted Toffee (988, #DED3C6) at ΔE2000=1.04 and Sherwin-Williams Kestrel White (SW 7516, #E0D6C8) at ΔE2000=0.58.
Both 988 and SW 7516 matches are verified against Chocolate Froth (720C-2) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Chocolate Froth (720C-2, LRV 68%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Celestial Glow (PWN-36, #EAEBE9, LRV 83%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Celestial Glow (PWN-36) with Chocolate Froth (720C-2) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.