Behr Coy Pink (140A-2) records 75% LRV and 90.6 L*_HK lightness (#F9DAD8, RGB 249/218/216). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=89.51, a*=10.39, b*=4.93, C*=11.5, h°=25.4°) place 140A-2 in the Warm Gold-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Coy Pink (140A-2) are Benjamin Moore Ballet Slippers (1331, ΔE=0.41) and Sherwin-Williams Alyssum (SW 6589, ΔE=2.1).
Behr Coy Pink (140A-2, #F9DAD8) 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) | Coy Pink (140A-2) | #F9DAD8 | 75% | Warm Gold-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Ballet Slippers (1331) | #F7D9D7 | 74.56% | Warm Gold-Beige | ΔE 0.41 (99.1%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Rose Rococo (1275) | #F4D7D5 | 72.88% | Warm Gold-Beige | ΔE 0.98 (97.9%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Alyssum (SW 6589) | #F2D5D7 | 71.58% | Warm Pink-Beige | ΔE 2.10 (95.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Charming Pink (SW 6309) | #EDD3D2 | 69.45% | Warm Pink-Beige | ΔE 2.39 (95%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.41 match for 140A-2: Ballet Slippers (1331) delivers identical 74.56% reflectance to 140A-2 with matched C*=11.14 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.98 match for 140A-2: Rose Rococo (1275) delivers -2.1 LRV points deeper than Coy Pink (140A-2) with -0.71 softer C*=10.79 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.27 equivalent for 140A-2: Powder Blush (1338) delivers -2.2 LRV points deeper than Coy Pink (140A-2) with matched C*=11.83 saturation.
Visual ΔE=2.1 alternative to 140A-2: Alyssum (SW 6589) delivers -3.4 LRV points deeper than Coy Pink (140A-2) with -0.77 softer C*=10.73 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.39 alternative to 140A-2: Charming Pink (SW 6309) delivers -5.5 LRV points deeper than Coy Pink (140A-2) with -1.86 softer C*=9.64 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.78 alternative to 140A-2: Innocence (SW 6302) delivers -7 LRV points deeper than Coy Pink (140A-2) with -1.79 softer C*=9.71 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Coy Pink (#F9DAD8, LRV 75%).
Coy Pink (140A-2, b*=4.93) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with 140A-2 (#F9DAD8)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 140A-2 (2700K shifts to #FFD2B7)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Coy Pink (140A-2) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code 140A-2 (Coy Pink) reflects 75% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Coy Pink (140A-2) registers J'=91.5, a'=8.81, and b'=3.38 with HSL (4°, 73%, 91%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 90.6 L*_HK. Because 140A-2 carries a*=10.39 red-green and b*=4.93 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=11.5, Coy Pink projects a warm warm gold-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr 140A-2 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Coy Pink (140A-2) holds its native #FFD8CF swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 140A-2 adapts to #FFD7C6; at 3500K halogen, Coy Pink transitions to #FFD6C0; at 3000K residential LED, 140A-2 warms to #FFD4BB; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Coy Pink (140A-2) settles at #FFD2B7.
When cross-matching Behr Coy Pink (140A-2, #F9DAD8), Benjamin Moore Ballet Slippers (1331, #F7D9D7, LRV 74.56%) scores ΔE2000=0.41 and CAM16=0.48, followed by Rose Rococo (1275, ΔE=0.98). In Sherwin-Williams, Alyssum (SW 6589, #F2D5D7, LRV 71.58%) achieves ΔE2000=2.1 ahead of Charming Pink (SW 6309, ΔE=2.39). Coordinate 140A-2 with Shea (RD-W9) ceilings, Vibrant White (BWC-12) trim, First Waltz (UL110-13) hallways, and Vintage Tea Rose (HDC-CT-07A) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Coy Pink.
Behr Coy Pink (140A-2) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 75% (#F9DAD8) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 90.6 L*_HK.
At 75% reflectance, Coy Pink (140A-2) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (4°, 73%, 91%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=89.51, a*=10.39, b*=4.93) classifies Behr Coy Pink (140A-2) as a Warm Warm Gold-Beige with C*=11.5 chroma and h°=25.4° hue.
Pair Coy Pink (140A-2) with North & East Windows for 140A-2 (75% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with 140A-2 (#F9DAD8). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 140A-2 shifts from #F9DAD8 toward #FFD2B7.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Coy Pink (140A-2, #F9DAD8) are Benjamin Moore Ballet Slippers (1331, #F7D9D7) at ΔE2000=0.41 and Sherwin-Williams Alyssum (SW 6589, #F2D5D7) at ΔE2000=2.1.
Both 1331 and SW 6589 matches are verified against Coy Pink (140A-2) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Coy Pink (140A-2, LRV 75%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Vibrant White (BWC-12, #EAEDEB, LRV 84%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Vibrant White (BWC-12) with Coy Pink (140A-2) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.