Behr Crushed Peony (PPU17-6) records 72.65% LRV and 88.5 L*_HK lightness (#E3DCDA, RGB 227/220/218). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=88.25, a*=2.03, b*=1.83, C*=2.73, h°=42°) place PPU17-6 in the Warm Gold-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Crushed Peony (PPU17-6) are Benjamin Moore Antique Pearl (2113-70, ΔE=0.74) and Sherwin-Williams Smart White (SW 6007, ΔE=0.92).
Behr Crushed Peony (PPU17-6, #E3DCDA) 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) | Crushed Peony (PPU17-6) | #E3DCDA | 72.65% | Warm Gold-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Antique Pearl (2113-70) | #E4DEDD | 74.01% | Warm Gold-Beige | ΔE 0.74 (98.4%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Rock Harbor Violet (1387) | #E3DDDD | 73.31% | Warm Pink-Beige | ΔE 1.07 (97.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Smart White (SW 6007) | #E4DBD8 | 72.21% | Warm Gold-Beige | ΔE 0.92 (98.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Dreamy White (SW 6021) | #E3D9D5 | 70.87% | Warm Gold-Beige | ΔE 1.56 (96.7%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.74 match for PPU17-6: Antique Pearl (2113-70) delivers +1.4 LRV points lighter than Crushed Peony (PPU17-6) with -0.51 softer C*=2.22 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.07 equivalent for PPU17-6: Rock Harbor Violet (1387) delivers identical 73.31% reflectance to PPU17-6 with -0.57 softer C*=2.16 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.45 equivalent for PPU17-6: Hampshire Rocks (1450) delivers +2.6 LRV points lighter than Crushed Peony (PPU17-6) with matched C*=2.38 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.92 match for PPU17-6: Smart White (SW 6007) delivers identical 72.21% reflectance to PPU17-6 with +0.89 higher C*=3.62 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.56 equivalent for PPU17-6: Dreamy White (SW 6021) delivers -1.8 LRV points deeper than Crushed Peony (PPU17-6) with +1.47 higher C*=4.2 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.7 equivalent for PPU17-6: Original White (SW 7077) delivers identical 73.58% reflectance to PPU17-6 with -0.61 softer C*=2.12 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Crushed Peony (#E3DCDA, LRV 72.65%).
Crushed Peony (PPU17-6, b*=1.83) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
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3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for PPU17-6 (2700K shifts to #FFD5B9)
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Code PPU17-6 (Crushed Peony) reflects 72.65% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Crushed Peony (PPU17-6) registers J'=90.0, a'=1.57, and b'=1.23 with HSL (13°, 14%, 87%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 88.5 L*_HK. Because PPU17-6 carries a*=2.03 red-green and b*=1.83 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=2.73, Crushed Peony projects a warm warm gold-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr PPU17-6 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Crushed Peony (PPU17-6) holds its native #EBDBD1 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, PPU17-6 adapts to #F1D9C8; at 3500K halogen, Crushed Peony transitions to #F7D8C2; at 3000K residential LED, PPU17-6 warms to #FDD6BD; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Crushed Peony (PPU17-6) settles at #FFD5B9.
When cross-matching Behr Crushed Peony (PPU17-6, #E3DCDA), Benjamin Moore Antique Pearl (2113-70, #E4DEDD, LRV 74.01%) scores ΔE2000=0.74 and CAM16=0.77, followed by Rock Harbor Violet (1387, ΔE=1.07). In Sherwin-Williams, Smart White (SW 6007, #E4DBD8, LRV 72.21%) achieves ΔE2000=0.92 ahead of Dreamy White (SW 6021, ΔE=1.56). Coordinate PPU17-6 with Polar Bear 1875 (1875) ceilings, Ambience White (PR-W8) trim, Shea (RD-W9) hallways, and Sparrow (780F-4) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Crushed Peony.
Behr Crushed Peony (PPU17-6) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 72.65% (#E3DCDA) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 88.5 L*_HK.
At 72.65% reflectance, Crushed Peony (PPU17-6) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (13°, 14%, 87%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=88.25, a*=2.03, b*=1.83) classifies Behr Crushed Peony (PPU17-6) as a Warm Warm Gold-Beige with C*=2.73 chroma and h°=42° hue.
Pair Crushed Peony (PPU17-6) with North & East Windows for PPU17-6 (72.65% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Crushed Peony (PPU17-6). Under 2700K evening bulbs, PPU17-6 shifts from #E3DCDA toward #FFD5B9.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Crushed Peony (PPU17-6, #E3DCDA) are Benjamin Moore Antique Pearl (2113-70, #E4DEDD) at ΔE2000=0.74 and Sherwin-Williams Smart White (SW 6007, #E4DBD8) at ΔE2000=0.92.
Both 2113-70 and SW 6007 matches are verified against Crushed Peony (PPU17-6) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Crushed Peony (PPU17-6, LRV 72.65%), 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 Crushed Peony (PPU17-6) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.