Behr Coral Stone (PPU2-7) records 57.63% LRV and 81.3 L*_HK lightness (#DDC2B7, RGB 221/194/183). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=80.39, a*=7.79, b*=9.03, C*=11.93, h°=49.2°) place PPU2-7 in the Warm Gold-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Coral Stone (PPU2-7) are Benjamin Moore Pale Petal (1178, ΔE=0.71) and Sherwin-Williams Pink Shadow (SW 70, ΔE=0.53).
Behr Coral Stone (PPU2-7, #DDC2B7) 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) | Coral Stone (PPU2-7) | #DDC2B7 | 57.63% | Warm Gold-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Pale Petal (1178) | #E0C4B8 | 59.06% | Warm Gold-Beige | ΔE 0.71 (98.5%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Rosetone (1186) | #E5C8BF | 62% | Warm Gold-Beige | ΔE 2.09 (95.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Pink Shadow (SW 70) | #DEC3B9 | 58.32% | Warm Gold-Beige | ΔE 0.53 (98.9%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Abalone Shell (SW 6050) | #DBC7BD | 59.79% | Warm Gold-Beige | ΔE 2.71 (94.3%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.71 match for PPU2-7: Pale Petal (1178) delivers +1.4 LRV points lighter than Coral Stone (PPU2-7) with +0.6 higher C*=12.53 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.09 alternative to PPU2-7: Rosetone (1186) delivers +4.4 LRV points lighter than Coral Stone (PPU2-7) with matched C*=12.03 saturation.
Visual ΔE=2.1 alternative to PPU2-7: Pink Beach (1172) delivers +3.7 LRV points lighter than Coral Stone (PPU2-7) with +0.51 higher C*=12.44 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.53 match for PPU2-7: Pink Shadow (SW 70) delivers identical 58.32% reflectance to PPU2-7 with matched C*=11.64 saturation.
Visual ΔE=2.71 alternative to PPU2-7: Abalone Shell (SW 6050) delivers +2.2 LRV points lighter than Coral Stone (PPU2-7) with -2.68 softer C*=9.25 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.83 alternative to PPU2-7: Quaint Peche (SW 6330) delivers +7.7 LRV points lighter than Coral Stone (PPU2-7) with +0.81 higher C*=12.74 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Coral Stone (#DDC2B7, LRV 57.63%).
Coral Stone (PPU2-7, b*=9.03) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Coral Stone (57.63% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for PPU2-7 (2700K shifts to #F7BB9A)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Coral Stone (PPU2-7) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code PPU2-7 (Coral Stone) reflects 57.63% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Coral Stone (PPU2-7) registers J'=83.2, a'=6.53, and b'=6.01 with HSL (17°, 36%, 79%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 81.3 L*_HK. Because PPU2-7 carries a*=7.79 red-green and b*=9.03 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=11.93, Coral Stone projects a warm warm gold-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr PPU2-7 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Coral Stone (PPU2-7) holds its native #E3C1AF swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, PPU2-7 adapts to #E9BFA7; at 3500K halogen, Coral Stone transitions to #EEBEA2; at 3000K residential LED, PPU2-7 warms to #F3BC9D; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Coral Stone (PPU2-7) settles at #F7BB9A.
When cross-matching Behr Coral Stone (PPU2-7, #DDC2B7), Benjamin Moore Pale Petal (1178, #E0C4B8, LRV 59.06%) scores ΔE2000=0.71 and CAM16=0.82, followed by Rosetone (1186, ΔE=2.09). In Sherwin-Williams, Pink Shadow (SW 70, #DEC3B9, LRV 58.32%) achieves ΔE2000=0.53 ahead of Abalone Shell (SW 6050, ΔE=2.71). Coordinate PPU2-7 with Frost (W-F-500) ceilings, Ambience White (PR-W8) trim, Island Hopping (M180-1) hallways, and Moonlit Beach (RD-W5) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Coral Stone.
Behr Coral Stone (PPU2-7) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 57.63% (#DDC2B7) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 81.3 L*_HK.
At 57.63% reflectance, Coral Stone (PPU2-7) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=80.39) to hold its #DDC2B7 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=80.39, a*=7.79, b*=9.03) classifies Behr Coral Stone (PPU2-7) as a Warm Warm Gold-Beige with C*=11.93 chroma and h°=49.2° hue.
Pair Coral Stone (PPU2-7) with North & East Windows for PPU2-7 (57.63% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Coral Stone (57.63% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, PPU2-7 shifts from #DDC2B7 toward #F7BB9A.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Coral Stone (PPU2-7, #DDC2B7) are Benjamin Moore Pale Petal (1178, #E0C4B8) at ΔE2000=0.71 and Sherwin-Williams Pink Shadow (SW 70, #DEC3B9) at ΔE2000=0.53.
Both 1178 and SW 70 matches are verified against Coral Stone (PPU2-7) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Coral Stone (PPU2-7, LRV 57.63%), 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 Coral Stone (PPU2-7) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.