Behr Coliseum Marble (PPU8-16) records 58% LRV and 81.3 L*_HK lightness (#CEC8B6, RGB 206/200/182). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=80.63, a*=-1, b*=9.75, C*=9.8, h°=95.9°) place PPU8-16 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Coliseum Marble (PPU8-16) are Benjamin Moore Inner Balance (1522, ΔE=0.83) and Sherwin-Williams Ancient Marble (SW 6162, ΔE=1.16).
Behr Coliseum Marble (PPU8-16, #CEC8B6) 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) | Coliseum Marble (PPU8-16) | #CEC8B6 | 58% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Inner Balance (1522) | #CDC7B3 | 57.26% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.83 (98.3%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | York Gray (CW-45) | #D2CBB9 | 60.09% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.93 (98%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Ancient Marble (SW 6162) | #D1CCB9 | 60.41% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.16 (97.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Cargo Pants (SW 7738) | #CDC4AE | 55.72% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.98 (95.8%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.83 match for PPU8-16: Inner Balance (1522) delivers identical 57.26% reflectance to PPU8-16 with +1.04 higher C*=10.84 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.93 match for PPU8-16: York Gray (CW-45) delivers +2.1 LRV points lighter than Coliseum Marble (PPU8-16) with matched C*=9.86 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.3 equivalent for PPU8-16: Coastal Fog (976) delivers -2.6 LRV points deeper than Coliseum Marble (PPU8-16) with +1.07 higher C*=10.87 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.16 equivalent for PPU8-16: Ancient Marble (SW 6162) delivers +2.4 LRV points lighter than Coliseum Marble (PPU8-16) with matched C*=10.2 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.98 equivalent for PPU8-16: Cargo Pants (SW 7738) delivers -2.3 LRV points deeper than Coliseum Marble (PPU8-16) with +2.39 higher C*=12.19 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.04 alternative to PPU8-16: Sedate Gray (SW 6169) delivers +3.1 LRV points lighter than Coliseum Marble (PPU8-16) with -2.27 softer C*=7.53 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Coliseum Marble (#CEC8B6, LRV 58%).
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3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for PPU8-16 (2700K shifts to #EAC199)
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Code PPU8-16 (Coliseum Marble) reflects 58% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Coliseum Marble (PPU8-16) registers J'=83.0, a'=-0.87, and b'=6.81 with HSL (45°, 20%, 76%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 81.3 L*_HK. Because PPU8-16 carries a*=-1 red-green and b*=9.75 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=9.8, Coliseum Marble projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr PPU8-16 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Coliseum Marble (PPU8-16) holds its native #D5C7AE swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, PPU8-16 adapts to #DBC5A6; at 3500K halogen, Coliseum Marble transitions to #E0C4A1; at 3000K residential LED, PPU8-16 warms to #E6C39D; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Coliseum Marble (PPU8-16) settles at #EAC199.
When cross-matching Behr Coliseum Marble (PPU8-16, #CEC8B6), Benjamin Moore Inner Balance (1522, #CDC7B3, LRV 57.26%) scores ΔE2000=0.83 and CAM16=0.78, followed by York Gray (CW-45, ΔE=0.93). In Sherwin-Williams, Ancient Marble (SW 6162, #D1CCB9, LRV 60.41%) achieves ΔE2000=1.16 ahead of Cargo Pants (SW 7738, ΔE=1.98). Coordinate PPU8-16 with Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850) ceilings, Ambience White (PR-W8) trim, Chanoyu (M330-1) hallways, and Candlelight Ivory (PWN-31) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Coliseum Marble.
Behr Coliseum Marble (PPU8-16) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 58% (#CEC8B6) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 81.3 L*_HK.
At 58% reflectance, Coliseum Marble (PPU8-16) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=80.63) to hold its #CEC8B6 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=80.63, a*=-1, b*=9.75) classifies Behr Coliseum Marble (PPU8-16) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=9.8 chroma and h°=95.9° hue.
Pair Coliseum Marble (PPU8-16) with North & East Windows for PPU8-16 (58% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Coliseum Marble (PPU8-16). Under 2700K evening bulbs, PPU8-16 shifts from #CEC8B6 toward #EAC199.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Coliseum Marble (PPU8-16, #CEC8B6) are Benjamin Moore Inner Balance (1522, #CDC7B3) at ΔE2000=0.83 and Sherwin-Williams Ancient Marble (SW 6162, #D1CCB9) at ΔE2000=1.16.
Both 1522 and SW 6162 matches are verified against Coliseum Marble (PPU8-16) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Coliseum Marble (PPU8-16, LRV 58%), 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 Coliseum Marble (PPU8-16) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.