Behr Comforting Green (S400-2) records 72% LRV and 88.8 L*_HK lightness (#D5E0CF, RGB 213/224/207). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=87.95, a*=-6.74, b*=7.05, C*=9.75, h°=133.7°) place S400-2 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Comforting Green (S400-2) are Benjamin Moore Mint Chocolate Chip (436, ΔE=0.93) and Sherwin-Williams Gratifying Green (SW 6435, ΔE=1.87).
Behr Comforting Green (S400-2, #D5E0CF) 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) | Comforting Green (S400-2) | #D5E0CF | 72% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Mint Chocolate Chip (436) | #D4DECB | 70.63% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.93 (98%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Fresh Dew (435) | #DCE3D0 | 74.82% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.87 (96.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Gratifying Green (SW 6435) | #DAE2CD | 73.82% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.87 (96.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Supreme Green (SW 6442) | #CFDDC7 | 69.18% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 2.36 (95%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.93 match for S400-2: Mint Chocolate Chip (436) delivers -1.4 LRV points deeper than Comforting Green (S400-2) with +0.84 higher C*=10.59 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.87 equivalent for S400-2: Fresh Dew (435) delivers +2.8 LRV points lighter than Comforting Green (S400-2) with matched C*=10.2 saturation.
Visual ΔE=2.15 alternative to S400-2: Jack And The Beanstalk (442) delivers -6.1 LRV points deeper than Comforting Green (S400-2) with +0.87 higher C*=10.62 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.87 equivalent for S400-2: Gratifying Green (SW 6435) delivers +1.8 LRV points lighter than Comforting Green (S400-2) with +1.56 higher C*=11.31 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.36 alternative to S400-2: Supreme Green (SW 6442) delivers -2.8 LRV points deeper than Comforting Green (S400-2) with +2.88 higher C*=12.63 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.53 alternative to S400-2: Mint Condition (SW 6743) delivers +1.2 LRV points lighter than Comforting Green (S400-2) with +1.3 higher C*=11.05 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Comforting Green (#D5E0CF, LRV 72%).
Comforting Green (S400-2, b*=7.05) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Comforting Green (72% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for S400-2 (2700K shifts to #F5D9AF)
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Code S400-2 (Comforting Green) reflects 72% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Comforting Green (S400-2) registers J'=89.5, a'=-6.90, and b'=5.30 with HSL (99°, 22%, 85%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 88.8 L*_HK. Because S400-2 carries a*=-6.74 red-green and b*=7.05 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=9.75, Comforting Green projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr S400-2 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Comforting Green (S400-2) holds its native #DDDFC6 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, S400-2 adapts to #E4DDBD; at 3500K halogen, Comforting Green transitions to #EADCB8; at 3000K residential LED, S400-2 warms to #F0DAB3; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Comforting Green (S400-2) settles at #F5D9AF.
When cross-matching Behr Comforting Green (S400-2, #D5E0CF), Benjamin Moore Mint Chocolate Chip (436, #D4DECB, LRV 70.63%) scores ΔE2000=0.93 and CAM16=1, followed by Fresh Dew (435, ΔE=1.87). In Sherwin-Williams, Gratifying Green (SW 6435, #DAE2CD, LRV 73.82%) achieves ΔE2000=1.87 ahead of Supreme Green (SW 6442, ΔE=2.36). Coordinate S400-2 with YL-W15 (YL-W15) ceilings, Maui Mist (BL-W10) trim, Flagstaff Green (N400-3) hallways, and Unwind (GR-W5) accents.
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Behr Comforting Green (S400-2) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 72% (#D5E0CF) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 88.8 L*_HK.
At 72% reflectance, Comforting Green (S400-2) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (99°, 22%, 85%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=87.95, a*=-6.74, b*=7.05) classifies Behr Comforting Green (S400-2) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=9.75 chroma and h°=133.7° hue.
Pair Comforting Green (S400-2) with North & East Windows for S400-2 (72% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Comforting Green (72% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, S400-2 shifts from #D5E0CF toward #F5D9AF.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Comforting Green (S400-2, #D5E0CF) are Benjamin Moore Mint Chocolate Chip (436, #D4DECB) at ΔE2000=0.93 and Sherwin-Williams Gratifying Green (SW 6435, #DAE2CD) at ΔE2000=1.87.
Both 436 and SW 6435 matches are verified against Comforting Green (S400-2) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Comforting Green (S400-2, LRV 72%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Maui Mist (BL-W10, #EEF2F3, LRV 88%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Maui Mist (BL-W10) with Comforting Green (S400-2) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.