Behr Cupcake Pink (M160-1) records 74% LRV and 89.6 L*_HK lightness (#F6D8D2, RGB 246/216/210). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=88.62, a*=9.43, b*=6.77, C*=11.61, h°=35.7°) place M160-1 in the Warm Gold-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Cupcake Pink (M160-1) are Benjamin Moore Dream Whip (2174-60, ΔE=0.42) and Sherwin-Williams Comical Coral (SW 6876, ΔE=2.16).
Behr Cupcake Pink (M160-1, #F6D8D2) 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) | Cupcake Pink (M160-1) | #F6D8D2 | 74% | Warm Gold-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Dream Whip (2174-60) | #F4D7D1 | 72.71% | Warm Gold-Beige | ΔE 0.42 (99.1%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Fond Memory (2088-70) | #F6D9D4 | 74.24% | Warm Gold-Beige | ΔE 0.52 (98.9%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Comical Coral (SW 6876) | #F3D1C8 | 69.15% | Warm Gold-Beige | ΔE 2.16 (95.5%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Innocence (SW 6302) | #EBD1CF | 67.97% | Warm Gold-Beige | ΔE 2.63 (94.5%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.42 match for M160-1: Dream Whip (2174-60) delivers -1.3 LRV points deeper than Cupcake Pink (M160-1) with matched C*=11.26 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.52 match for M160-1: Fond Memory (2088-70) delivers identical 74.24% reflectance to M160-1 with -0.52 softer C*=11.09 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.64 match for M160-1: Spring Pink (2090-70) delivers +1 LRV points lighter than Cupcake Pink (M160-1) with -0.54 softer C*=11.07 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.16 alternative to M160-1: Comical Coral (SW 6876) delivers -4.8 LRV points deeper than Cupcake Pink (M160-1) with +2.11 higher C*=13.72 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.63 alternative to M160-1: Innocence (SW 6302) delivers -6 LRV points deeper than Cupcake Pink (M160-1) with -1.9 softer C*=9.71 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.64 alternative to M160-1: Rosy Outlook (SW 6316) delivers -7.7 LRV points deeper than Cupcake Pink (M160-1) with -0.64 softer C*=10.97 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Cupcake Pink (#F6D8D2, LRV 74%).
Cupcake Pink (M160-1, b*=6.77) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under M160-1
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for M160-1 (2700K shifts to #FFD0B2)
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Code M160-1 (Cupcake Pink) reflects 74% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Cupcake Pink (M160-1) registers J'=90.6, a'=7.90, and b'=4.56 with HSL (10°, 67%, 89%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 89.6 L*_HK. Because M160-1 carries a*=9.43 red-green and b*=6.77 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=11.61, Cupcake Pink projects a warm warm gold-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr M160-1 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Cupcake Pink (M160-1) holds its native #FDD6C9 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, M160-1 adapts to #FFD5C0; at 3500K halogen, Cupcake Pink transitions to #FFD4BA; at 3000K residential LED, M160-1 warms to #FFD2B5; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Cupcake Pink (M160-1) settles at #FFD0B2.
When cross-matching Behr Cupcake Pink (M160-1, #F6D8D2), Benjamin Moore Dream Whip (2174-60, #F4D7D1, LRV 72.71%) scores ΔE2000=0.42 and CAM16=0.49, followed by Fond Memory (2088-70, ΔE=0.52). In Sherwin-Williams, Comical Coral (SW 6876, #F3D1C8, LRV 69.15%) achieves ΔE2000=2.16 ahead of Innocence (SW 6302, ΔE=2.63). Coordinate M160-1 with Frost 1857 (1857) ceilings, White Glove (W-D-610) trim, First Waltz (UL110-13) hallways, and Vintage Tea Rose (HDC-CT-07A) accents.
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Behr Cupcake Pink (M160-1) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 74% (#F6D8D2) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 89.6 L*_HK.
At 74% reflectance, Cupcake Pink (M160-1) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (10°, 67%, 89%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=88.62, a*=9.43, b*=6.77) classifies Behr Cupcake Pink (M160-1) as a Warm Warm Gold-Beige with C*=11.61 chroma and h°=35.7° hue.
Pair Cupcake Pink (M160-1) with North & East Windows for M160-1 (74% LRV) and Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under M160-1. Under 2700K evening bulbs, M160-1 shifts from #F6D8D2 toward #FFD0B2.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Cupcake Pink (M160-1, #F6D8D2) are Benjamin Moore Dream Whip (2174-60, #F4D7D1) at ΔE2000=0.42 and Sherwin-Williams Comical Coral (SW 6876, #F3D1C8) at ΔE2000=2.16.
Both 2174-60 and SW 6876 matches are verified against Cupcake Pink (M160-1) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Cupcake Pink (M160-1, LRV 74%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr White Glove (W-D-610, #F0EFED, LRV 86%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing White Glove (W-D-610) with Cupcake Pink (M160-1) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.