Behr Cool Honeydew (S350-1A) records 75% LRV and 90.1 L*_HK lightness (#E5E1CD, RGB 229/225/205). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=89.35, a*=-2.03, b*=10.27, C*=10.47, h°=101.2°) place S350-1A in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Cool Honeydew (S350-1A) are Benjamin Moore Lancaster White (OC-144, ΔE=0.51) and Sherwin-Williams Restoration Ivory (SW 6413, ΔE=1.89).
Behr Cool Honeydew (S350-1A, #E5E1CD) 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) | Cool Honeydew (S350-1A) | #E5E1CD | 75% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Lancaster White (OC-144) | #E6E1CC | 75.24% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.51 (98.9%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Lancaster White (PM-31) | #E6E1CC | 75.24% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.51 (98.9%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Restoration Ivory (SW 6413) | #E9E1CA | 75.69% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.89 (96%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Sagey (SW 6175) | #E2E2D1 | 75.31% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.96 (95.9%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.51 match for S350-1A: Lancaster White (OC-144) delivers identical 75.24% reflectance to S350-1A with +0.56 higher C*=11.03 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.51 match for S350-1A: Lancaster White (PM-31) delivers identical 75.24% reflectance to S350-1A with +0.56 higher C*=11.03 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.76 match for S350-1A: Light Breeze (512) delivers identical 75.2% reflectance to S350-1A with +1.07 higher C*=11.54 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.89 equivalent for S350-1A: Restoration Ivory (SW 6413) delivers identical 75.69% reflectance to S350-1A with +1.81 higher C*=12.28 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.96 equivalent for S350-1A: Sagey (SW 6175) delivers identical 75.31% reflectance to S350-1A with -1.66 softer C*=8.81 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.14 alternative to S350-1A: Queen Anne's Lace (SW 6420) delivers +6.7 LRV points lighter than Cool Honeydew (S350-1A) with matched C*=10.83 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Cool Honeydew (#E5E1CD, LRV 75%).
Cool Honeydew (S350-1A, b*=10.27) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
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3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for S350-1A (2700K shifts to #FFD9AD)
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Code S350-1A (Cool Honeydew) reflects 75% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Cool Honeydew (S350-1A) registers J'=90.9, a'=-1.79, and b'=7.13 with HSL (50°, 32%, 85%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 90.1 L*_HK. Because S350-1A carries a*=-2.03 red-green and b*=10.27 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=10.47, Cool Honeydew projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr S350-1A predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Cool Honeydew (S350-1A) holds its native #EDDFC4 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, S350-1A adapts to #F4DEBB; at 3500K halogen, Cool Honeydew transitions to #F9DDB6; at 3000K residential LED, S350-1A warms to #FFDBB1; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Cool Honeydew (S350-1A) settles at #FFD9AD.
When cross-matching Behr Cool Honeydew (S350-1A, #E5E1CD), Benjamin Moore Lancaster White (OC-144, #E6E1CC, LRV 75.24%) scores ΔE2000=0.51 and CAM16=0.41, followed by Lancaster White (PM-31, ΔE=0.51). In Sherwin-Williams, Restoration Ivory (SW 6413, #E9E1CA, LRV 75.69%) achieves ΔE2000=1.89 ahead of Sagey (SW 6175, ΔE=1.96). Coordinate S350-1A with Ultra Pure White® (PPU18-6) ceilings, Celestial Glow (PWN-36) trim, Fortress Stone (PPU8-17) hallways, and Koala Bear (780D-4) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Cool Honeydew.
Behr Cool Honeydew (S350-1A) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 75% (#E5E1CD) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 90.1 L*_HK.
At 75% reflectance, Cool Honeydew (S350-1A) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (50°, 32%, 85%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=89.35, a*=-2.03, b*=10.27) classifies Behr Cool Honeydew (S350-1A) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=10.47 chroma and h°=101.2° hue.
Pair Cool Honeydew (S350-1A) with North & East Windows for S350-1A (75% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Cool Honeydew (S350-1A). Under 2700K evening bulbs, S350-1A shifts from #E5E1CD toward #FFD9AD.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Cool Honeydew (S350-1A, #E5E1CD) are Benjamin Moore Lancaster White (OC-144, #E6E1CC) at ΔE2000=0.51 and Sherwin-Williams Restoration Ivory (SW 6413, #E9E1CA) at ΔE2000=1.89.
Both OC-144 and SW 6413 matches are verified against Cool Honeydew (S350-1A) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Cool Honeydew (S350-1A, LRV 75%), 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 Cool Honeydew (S350-1A) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.