Behr Creme Fraiche (S240-1) records 72% LRV and 88.9 L*_HK lightness (#EADBC9, RGB 234/219/201). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=88.15, a*=2.2, b*=10.7, C*=10.92, h°=78.4°) place S240-1 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Creme Fraiche (S240-1) are Benjamin Moore Latte (2163-60, ΔE=0.76) and Sherwin-Williams Biscuit (SW 6112, ΔE=0.61).
Behr Creme Fraiche (S240-1, #EADBC9) 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) | Creme Fraiche (S240-1) | #EADBC9 | 72% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Latte (2163-60) | #EBDBCA | 72.85% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.76 (98.4%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Gentle Repose (1149) | #EFDFCC | 75.76% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.02 (97.9%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Biscuit (SW 6112) | #EBDDCB | 73.94% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.61 (98.7%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Intricate Ivory (SW 6350) | #EDDDCA | 74.26% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.65 (98.6%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.76 match for S240-1: Latte (2163-60) delivers identical 72.85% reflectance to S240-1 with matched C*=10.68 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.02 equivalent for S240-1: Gentle Repose (1149) delivers +3.8 LRV points lighter than Creme Fraiche (S240-1) with +0.61 higher C*=11.53 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.41 equivalent for S240-1: Bayshore Beige (1079) delivers -3.6 LRV points deeper than Creme Fraiche (S240-1) with matched C*=11.19 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.61 match for S240-1: Biscuit (SW 6112) delivers +1.9 LRV points lighter than Creme Fraiche (S240-1) with matched C*=10.71 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.65 match for S240-1: Intricate Ivory (SW 6350) delivers +2.3 LRV points lighter than Creme Fraiche (S240-1) with +0.63 higher C*=11.55 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.15 equivalent for S240-1: Fragile Beauty (SW 7553) delivers -2.1 LRV points deeper than Creme Fraiche (S240-1) with matched C*=10.72 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Creme Fraiche (#EADBC9, LRV 72%).
Creme Fraiche (S240-1, b*=10.7) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with S240-1 (#EADBC9)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for S240-1 (2700K shifts to #FFD4A9)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Creme Fraiche (S240-1) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code S240-1 (Creme Fraiche) reflects 72% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Creme Fraiche (S240-1) registers J'=90.0, a'=1.88, and b'=7.07 with HSL (33°, 44%, 85%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 88.9 L*_HK. Because S240-1 carries a*=2.2 red-green and b*=10.7 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=10.92, Creme Fraiche projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr S240-1 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Creme Fraiche (S240-1) holds its native #F1D9C0 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, S240-1 adapts to #F8D8B8; at 3500K halogen, Creme Fraiche transitions to #FDD7B2; at 3000K residential LED, S240-1 warms to #FFD5AD; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Creme Fraiche (S240-1) settles at #FFD4A9.
When cross-matching Behr Creme Fraiche (S240-1, #EADBC9), Benjamin Moore Latte (2163-60, #EBDBCA, LRV 72.85%) scores ΔE2000=0.76 and CAM16=0.49, followed by Gentle Repose (1149, ΔE=1.02). In Sherwin-Williams, Biscuit (SW 6112, #EBDDCB, LRV 73.94%) achieves ΔE2000=0.61 ahead of Intricate Ivory (SW 6350, ΔE=0.65). Coordinate S240-1 with Ultra Pure White (50) ceilings, Celestial Glow (PWN-36) trim, Castle Path (730C-3) hallways, and Canyon View (ECC-20-1) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Creme Fraiche.
Behr Creme Fraiche (S240-1) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 72% (#EADBC9) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 88.9 L*_HK.
At 72% reflectance, Creme Fraiche (S240-1) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (33°, 44%, 85%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=88.15, a*=2.2, b*=10.7) classifies Behr Creme Fraiche (S240-1) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=10.92 chroma and h°=78.4° hue.
Pair Creme Fraiche (S240-1) with North & East Windows for S240-1 (72% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with S240-1 (#EADBC9). Under 2700K evening bulbs, S240-1 shifts from #EADBC9 toward #FFD4A9.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Creme Fraiche (S240-1, #EADBC9) are Benjamin Moore Latte (2163-60, #EBDBCA) at ΔE2000=0.76 and Sherwin-Williams Biscuit (SW 6112, #EBDDCB) at ΔE2000=0.61.
Both 2163-60 and SW 6112 matches are verified against Creme Fraiche (S240-1) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Creme Fraiche (S240-1, LRV 72%), 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 Creme Fraiche (S240-1) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.