Behr Clay Beige (UL190-10) records 63.21% LRV and 84 L*_HK lightness (#D4D0C4, RGB 212/208/196). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=83.49, a*=-0.72, b*=6.44, C*=6.48, h°=96.4°) place UL190-10 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Clay Beige (UL190-10) are Benjamin Moore Penthouse (CSP-35, ΔE=0.43) and Sherwin-Williams Sedate Gray (SW 6169, ΔE=1.15).
Behr Clay Beige (UL190-10, #D4D0C4) 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) | Clay Beige (UL190-10) | #D4D0C4 | 63.21% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Penthouse (CSP-35) | #D4D0C3 | 63.17% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.43 (99.1%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Sea Salt (CSP-95) | #D4CFC3 | 62.69% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.55 (98.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Sedate Gray (SW 6169) | #D1CDBF | 61.11% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.15 (97.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) | #D3CEC4 | 62.09% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.24 (97.4%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.43 match for UL190-10: Penthouse (CSP-35) delivers identical 63.17% reflectance to UL190-10 with +0.52 higher C*=7 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.55 match for UL190-10: Sea Salt (CSP-95) delivers identical 62.69% reflectance to UL190-10 with matched C*=6.58 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.94 match for UL190-10: Rodeo (1534) delivers -2.1 LRV points deeper than Clay Beige (UL190-10) with -0.57 softer C*=5.91 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.15 equivalent for UL190-10: Sedate Gray (SW 6169) delivers -2.1 LRV points deeper than Clay Beige (UL190-10) with +1.05 higher C*=7.53 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.24 equivalent for UL190-10: Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) delivers -1.1 LRV points deeper than Clay Beige (UL190-10) with -0.9 softer C*=5.58 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.53 equivalent for UL190-10: Conservative Gray (SW 6183) delivers identical 62.83% reflectance to UL190-10 with -1.2 softer C*=5.28 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Clay Beige (#D4D0C4, LRV 63.21%).
Clay Beige (UL190-10, b*=6.44) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Clay Beige (63.21% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for UL190-10 (2700K shifts to #F1C9A6)
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Code UL190-10 (Clay Beige) reflects 63.21% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Clay Beige (UL190-10) registers J'=85.7, a'=-0.85, and b'=4.69 with HSL (45°, 16%, 80%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 84 L*_HK. Because UL190-10 carries a*=-0.72 red-green and b*=6.44 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=6.48, Clay Beige projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr UL190-10 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Clay Beige (UL190-10) holds its native #DBCFBC swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, UL190-10 adapts to #E2CDB3; at 3500K halogen, Clay Beige transitions to #E7CCAE; at 3000K residential LED, UL190-10 warms to #EDCAA9; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Clay Beige (UL190-10) settles at #F1C9A6.
When cross-matching Behr Clay Beige (UL190-10, #D4D0C4), Benjamin Moore Penthouse (CSP-35, #D4D0C3, LRV 63.17%) scores ΔE2000=0.43 and CAM16=0.36, followed by Sea Salt (CSP-95, ΔE=0.55). In Sherwin-Williams, Sedate Gray (SW 6169, #D1CDBF, LRV 61.11%) achieves ΔE2000=1.15 ahead of Gossamer Veil (SW 9165, ΔE=1.24). Coordinate UL190-10 with Ultra Pure White® (UPW) ceilings, Ambience White (PR-W8) trim, Ivory Mist (750C-1) hallways, and Clear Moon (PWN-30) accents.
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Behr Clay Beige (UL190-10) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 63.21% (#D4D0C4) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 84 L*_HK.
At 63.21% reflectance, Clay Beige (UL190-10) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=83.49) to hold its #D4D0C4 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=83.49, a*=-0.72, b*=6.44) classifies Behr Clay Beige (UL190-10) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=6.48 chroma and h°=96.4° hue.
Pair Clay Beige (UL190-10) with North & East Windows for UL190-10 (63.21% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Clay Beige (63.21% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, UL190-10 shifts from #D4D0C4 toward #F1C9A6.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Clay Beige (UL190-10, #D4D0C4) are Benjamin Moore Penthouse (CSP-35, #D4D0C3) at ΔE2000=0.43 and Sherwin-Williams Sedate Gray (SW 6169, #D1CDBF) at ΔE2000=1.15.
Both CSP-35 and SW 6169 matches are verified against Clay Beige (UL190-10) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Clay Beige (UL190-10, LRV 63.21%), 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 Clay Beige (UL190-10) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.