Behr Crisp Linen (MQ3-13) records 76% LRV and 90.2 L*_HK lightness (#E7E1D3, RGB 231/225/211). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=89.65, a*=-0.35, b*=7.57, C*=7.58, h°=92.6°) place MQ3-13 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Crisp Linen (MQ3-13) are Benjamin Moore Strand Of Pearls&Reg; (CSP-395, ΔE=0.87) and Sherwin-Williams Nacre (SW 6154, ΔE=0.22).
Behr Crisp Linen (MQ3-13, #E7E1D3) 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) | Crisp Linen (MQ3-13) | #E7E1D3 | 76% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Strand Of Pearls&Reg; (CSP-395) | #E3DED0 | 73.28% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.87 (98.2%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Fossil (AF-65) | #E3DDCE | 72.67% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.01 (97.9%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Nacre (SW 6154) | #E8E2D4 | 76.47% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.22 (99.5%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | White Duck (SW 7010) | #E5DFD2 | 74.24% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.61 (98.7%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.87 match for MQ3-13: Strand Of Pearls&Reg; (CSP-395) delivers -2.7 LRV points deeper than Crisp Linen (MQ3-13) with matched C*=7.49 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.01 equivalent for MQ3-13: Fossil (AF-65) delivers -3.3 LRV points deeper than Crisp Linen (MQ3-13) with +0.52 higher C*=8.1 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.05 equivalent for MQ3-13: Maritime White (963) delivers -2.5 LRV points deeper than Crisp Linen (MQ3-13) with +1.12 higher C*=8.7 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.22 match for MQ3-13: Nacre (SW 6154) delivers identical 76.47% reflectance to MQ3-13 with matched C*=7.57 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.61 match for MQ3-13: White Duck (SW 7010) delivers -1.8 LRV points deeper than Crisp Linen (MQ3-13) with matched C*=7.09 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.87 match for MQ3-13: Natural Choice (SW 7011) delivers -2.7 LRV points deeper than Crisp Linen (MQ3-13) with matched C*=7.49 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Crisp Linen (#E7E1D3, LRV 76%).
Crisp Linen (MQ3-13, b*=7.57) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Crisp Linen
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for MQ3-13 (2700K shifts to #FFD9B2)
Need Crisp Linen (MQ3-13, LRV 76%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #E7E1D3:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Crisp Linen (MQ3-13) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code MQ3-13 (Crisp Linen) reflects 76% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Crisp Linen (MQ3-13) registers J'=91.2, a'=-0.45, and b'=5.33 with HSL (42°, 29%, 87%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 90.2 L*_HK. Because MQ3-13 carries a*=-0.35 red-green and b*=7.57 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=7.58, Crisp Linen projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr MQ3-13 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Crisp Linen (MQ3-13) holds its native #EFDFCA swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, MQ3-13 adapts to #F6DEC1; at 3500K halogen, Crisp Linen transitions to #FBDDBB; at 3000K residential LED, MQ3-13 warms to #FFDBB6; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Crisp Linen (MQ3-13) settles at #FFD9B2.
When cross-matching Behr Crisp Linen (MQ3-13, #E7E1D3), Benjamin Moore Strand Of Pearls&Reg; (CSP-395, #E3DED0, LRV 73.28%) scores ΔE2000=0.87 and CAM16=1.07, followed by Fossil (AF-65, ΔE=1.01). In Sherwin-Williams, Nacre (SW 6154, #E8E2D4, LRV 76.47%) achieves ΔE2000=0.22 ahead of White Duck (SW 7010, ΔE=0.61). Coordinate MQ3-13 with Ultra Pure White (W-B-500) ceilings, Maui Mist (BL-W10) trim, Washed Khaki (UL170-8) hallways, and Camping Tent (N320-4) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Crisp Linen.
Behr Crisp Linen (MQ3-13) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 76% (#E7E1D3) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 90.2 L*_HK.
At 76% reflectance, Crisp Linen (MQ3-13) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (42°, 29%, 87%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=89.65, a*=-0.35, b*=7.57) classifies Behr Crisp Linen (MQ3-13) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=7.58 chroma and h°=92.6° hue.
Pair Crisp Linen (MQ3-13) with North & East Windows for MQ3-13 (76% LRV) and Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Crisp Linen. Under 2700K evening bulbs, MQ3-13 shifts from #E7E1D3 toward #FFD9B2.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Crisp Linen (MQ3-13, #E7E1D3) are Benjamin Moore Strand Of Pearls&Reg; (CSP-395, #E3DED0) at ΔE2000=0.87 and Sherwin-Williams Nacre (SW 6154, #E8E2D4) at ΔE2000=0.22.
Both CSP-395 and SW 6154 matches are verified against Crisp Linen (MQ3-13) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Crisp Linen (MQ3-13, LRV 76%), 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 Crisp Linen (MQ3-13) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.