Behr Coco Malt (OR-W8) records 77.4% LRV and 91.2 L*_HK lightness (#E8E4D0, RGB 232/228/208). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=90.41, a*=-2.03, b*=10.24, C*=10.44, h°=101.2°) place OR-W8 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Coco Malt (OR-W8) are Benjamin Moore White Swan (927, ΔE=0.42) and Sherwin-Williams Queen Anne's Lace (SW 6420, ΔE=1.6).
Behr Coco Malt (OR-W8, #E8E4D0) 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) | Coco Malt (OR-W8) | #E8E4D0 | 77.4% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | White Swan (927) | #E9E5D0 | 78.12% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.42 (99.1%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Grand Teton White (AC-42) | #E9E5D0 | 78.12% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.42 (99.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Queen Anne's Lace (SW 6420) | #ECEAD5 | 81.68% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.60 (96.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Restoration Ivory (SW 6413) | #E9E1CA | 75.69% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.97 (95.9%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.42 match for OR-W8: White Swan (927) delivers identical 78.12% reflectance to OR-W8 with +0.5 higher C*=10.94 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.42 match for OR-W8: Grand Teton White (AC-42) delivers identical 78.12% reflectance to OR-W8 with +0.5 higher C*=10.94 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.42 match for OR-W8: Battenberg (AF-70) delivers identical 78.12% reflectance to OR-W8 with +0.5 higher C*=10.94 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.6 equivalent for OR-W8: Queen Anne's Lace (SW 6420) delivers +4.3 LRV points lighter than Coco Malt (OR-W8) with matched C*=10.83 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.97 equivalent for OR-W8: Restoration Ivory (SW 6413) delivers -1.7 LRV points deeper than Coco Malt (OR-W8) with +1.84 higher C*=12.28 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.99 equivalent for OR-W8: Restful White (SW 7563) delivers +3.6 LRV points lighter than Coco Malt (OR-W8) with -1.41 softer C*=9.03 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Coco Malt (#E8E4D0, LRV 77.4%).
Coco Malt (OR-W8, b*=10.24) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with OR-W8 (#E8E4D0)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for OR-W8 (2700K shifts to #FFDCB0)
Need Coco Malt (OR-W8, LRV 77.4%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #E8E4D0:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Coco Malt (OR-W8) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code OR-W8 (Coco Malt) reflects 77.4% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Coco Malt (OR-W8) registers J'=91.8, a'=-1.79, and b'=7.11 with HSL (50°, 34%, 86%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 91.2 L*_HK. Because OR-W8 carries a*=-2.03 red-green and b*=10.24 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=10.44, Coco Malt projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr OR-W8 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Coco Malt (OR-W8) holds its native #F0E2C7 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, OR-W8 adapts to #F7E1BE; at 3500K halogen, Coco Malt transitions to #FCE0B8; at 3000K residential LED, OR-W8 warms to #FFDEB3; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Coco Malt (OR-W8) settles at #FFDCB0.
When cross-matching Behr Coco Malt (OR-W8, #E8E4D0), Benjamin Moore White Swan (927, #E9E5D0, LRV 78.12%) scores ΔE2000=0.42 and CAM16=0.42, followed by Grand Teton White (AC-42, ΔE=0.42). In Sherwin-Williams, Queen Anne's Lace (SW 6420, #ECEAD5, LRV 81.68%) achieves ΔE2000=1.6 ahead of Restoration Ivory (SW 6413, ΔE=1.97). Coordinate OR-W8 with Shea (RD-W9) ceilings, Celestial Glow (PWN-36) trim, Dune Grass (N340-2) hallways, and Koala Bear (780D-4) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Coco Malt.
Behr Coco Malt (OR-W8) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 77.4% (#E8E4D0) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 91.2 L*_HK.
At 77.4% reflectance, Coco Malt (OR-W8) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (50°, 34%, 86%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=90.41, a*=-2.03, b*=10.24) classifies Behr Coco Malt (OR-W8) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=10.44 chroma and h°=101.2° hue.
Pair Coco Malt (OR-W8) with North & East Windows for OR-W8 (77.4% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with OR-W8 (#E8E4D0). Under 2700K evening bulbs, OR-W8 shifts from #E8E4D0 toward #FFDCB0.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Coco Malt (OR-W8, #E8E4D0) are Benjamin Moore White Swan (927, #E9E5D0) at ΔE2000=0.42 and Sherwin-Williams Queen Anne's Lace (SW 6420, #ECEAD5) at ΔE2000=1.6.
Both 927 and SW 6420 matches are verified against Coco Malt (OR-W8) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Coco Malt (OR-W8, LRV 77.4%), 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 Coco Malt (OR-W8) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.