PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #EAEFED • LRV 85% • CIE D65 2°•
BEHR ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: PWN-16
In-Store Active at Home DepotPWN-16
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Day Spa
Organic Sage Green-Grey
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
234, 239, 237
LRV REFLECTANCE
85%
HK LIGHTNESS
94.2 L*
Behr Official CatalogFamily: White & Off-White • Code PWN-16

Behr Day Spa (PWN-16) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ BEHR #PWN-16 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Behr Day Spa (PWN-16) records 85% LRV and 94.2 L*_HK lightness (#EAEFED, RGB 234/239/237). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=94.03, a*=-2.02, b*=0.38, C*=2.06, h°=169.3°) place PWN-16 in the Organic Sage Green-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Day Spa (PWN-16) are Benjamin Moore Palest Pistachio (2122-60, ΔE=0.45) and Sherwin-Williams Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007, ΔE=1.71).

1. LRV INDEX
85%
High Reflectance (Bright)
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Organic Sage Green-Grey
Cool Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
2.06
Whisper-Soft Neutral
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
169.3°
CIELAB L* 94.03 a* -2.02 b* 0.38
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
South & West Sun Exposure for PWN-16 (85% LRV)
2700K–3000K Warm LED for PWN-16 (4000K renders #FAECD9)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Golden Teak
Golden Teak, Pecan & Terracotta Pavers grounded by Day Spa
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Behr Day Spa (PWN-16)

Behr Day Spa (PWN-16, #EAEFED) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.

Role / BrandPaint Color Name & CodeHEX CodeLRV %Undertone ProfileCIE ΔE 2000
SOURCE (Behr)Day Spa (PWN-16)#EAEFED85%Organic Sage Green-Grey0.00 (Ref)
Benjamin Moore #1Palest Pistachio (2122-60)#E9EFED85.14%Organic Sage Green-GreyΔE 0.45 (99.1%)
Benjamin Moore #2White Diamond (2121-60)#ECEFEC85.63%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 0.97 (98%)
Sherwin-Williams #1Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007)#E9EBE782.53%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 1.71 (96.4%)
Sherwin-Williams #2Snowdrop (SW 6511)#E0E8E779.28%Organic Sage Green-GreyΔE 2.09 (95.6%)

Best Benjamin Moore Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Behr PWN-16#EAEFED • LRV 85%
MATCH #1: Benjamin Moore 2122-60#E9EFED • LRV 85.14%
Benjamin Moore Palest Pistachio (2122-60)
Organic Sage Green-Grey • 99.1% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.45CAM16: 0.45

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.45 match for PWN-16: Palest Pistachio (2122-60) delivers identical 85.14% reflectance to PWN-16 with matched C*=2.37 saturation.

SOURCE: Behr PWN-16#EAEFED • LRV 85%
MATCH #2: Benjamin Moore 2121-60#ECEFEC • LRV 85.63%
Benjamin Moore White Diamond (2121-60)
Soft Green-Beige • 98% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.97CAM16: 1.17

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.97 match for PWN-16: White Diamond (2121-60) delivers identical 85.63% reflectance to PWN-16 with matched C*=1.88 saturation.

SOURCE: Behr PWN-16#EAEFED • LRV 85%
MATCH #3: Benjamin Moore OC-61#ECEFEC • LRV 85.63%
Benjamin Moore White Diamond (OC-61)
Soft Green-Beige • 98% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.97CAM16: 1.17

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.97 match for PWN-16: White Diamond (OC-61) delivers identical 85.63% reflectance to PWN-16 with matched C*=1.88 saturation.

Best Sherwin-Williams Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Behr PWN-16#EAEFED • LRV 85%
MATCH #1: Sherwin-Williams SW 7007#E9EBE7 • LRV 82.53%
Sherwin-Williams Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007)
Soft Green-Beige • 96.4% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.71CAM16: 2.17

Cross-room ΔE=1.71 equivalent for PWN-16: Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) delivers -2.5 LRV points deeper than Day Spa (PWN-16) with matched C*=2.19 saturation.

SOURCE: Behr PWN-16#EAEFED • LRV 85%
MATCH #2: Sherwin-Williams SW 6511#E0E8E7 • LRV 79.28%
Sherwin-Williams Snowdrop (SW 6511)
Organic Sage Green-Grey • 95.6% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.09CAM16: 2.75

Visual ΔE=2.09 alternative to PWN-16: Snowdrop (SW 6511) delivers -5.7 LRV points deeper than Day Spa (PWN-16) with +0.82 higher C*=2.88 chroma.

SOURCE: Behr PWN-16#EAEFED • LRV 85%
MATCH #3: Sherwin-Williams SW 7006#EEEFEA • LRV 85.89%
Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006)
Soft Green-Beige • 95.5% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.14CAM16: 2.58

Visual ΔE=2.14 alternative to PWN-16: Extra White (SW 7006) delivers identical 85.89% reflectance to PWN-16 with +0.54 higher C*=2.6 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Behr Day Spa (PWN-16)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Day Spa (#EAEFED, LRV 85%).

LRV 97.32%
Ceiling for PWN-16
Ultra Pure White
W-B-500
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 84%
Trim for PWN-16
Vibrant White
BWC-12
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 85%
Day Spa (PWN-16) Wall
Day Spa
PWN-16
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 64%
Adjoining Room (PWN-16)
Double Click
N530-2
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 54%
Accent / Millwork (PWN-16)
Silver Mine
PPU26-18
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
South & West Sun Exposure for PWN-16 (85% LRV)

Day Spa (PWN-16, h°=169.3°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Behr walls.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Golden Teak, Pecan & Terracotta Pavers grounded by Day Spa

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

2700K–3000K Warm LED for PWN-16 (4000K renders #FAECD9)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Behr Alternatives to PWN-16

Need Day Spa (PWN-16, LRV 85%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #EAEFED:

Lighter than PWN-16 (+LRV)
Bakery Box (BL-W09)
LRV 90% • Organic Sage Green-Grey
#F0F4F2
ΔE 1.19
Deeper than PWN-16 (-LRV)Dream Catcher (740E-1)
LRV 82% • Organic Sage Green-Grey
#E5EBEA
ΔE 1.07
Warmer than PWN-16 (+b*)
Frothy Surf (BL-W08)
LRV 82% • Soft Green-Beige
#E7EBE6
ΔE 1.7
Cooler than PWN-16 (-b*)
Nimbus Cloud (PR-W9)
LRV 86.33% • Cool Coastal Blue-Grey
#EBF0F2
ΔE 2.12
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Day Spa (PWN-16) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.

Net Paintable Area: 360 sq.ft.
REAL-TIME ESTIMATOR RESULT
2.1 Gallons Calculated
Buy 3 Gallons (for ~360 sq.ft.)
Field Contractor SpecificationCSI MASTERFORMAT 09 91 23
Manufacturer & Code:
Behr #PWN-16
Color Reference Name:
Day Spa
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
85% • Organic Sage Green-Grey
Behr #PWN-16 • #EAEFED • LRV 85%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Behr Day Spa (PWN-16)

Code PWN-16 (Day Spa) reflects 85% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Day Spa (PWN-16) registers J'=94.9, a'=-3.77, and b'=-0.22 with HSL (156°, 14%, 93%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 94.2 L*_HK. Because PWN-16 carries a*=-2.02 red-green and b*=0.38 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=2.06, Day Spa projects a cool organic sage green-grey character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Behr PWN-16 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Day Spa (PWN-16) holds its native #F2EDE3 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, PWN-16 adapts to #FAECD9; at 3500K halogen, Day Spa transitions to #FFEBD3; at 3000K residential LED, PWN-16 warms to #FFE9CD; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Day Spa (PWN-16) settles at #FFE7C9.

When cross-matching Behr Day Spa (PWN-16, #EAEFED), Benjamin Moore Palest Pistachio (2122-60, #E9EFED, LRV 85.14%) scores ΔE2000=0.45 and CAM16=0.45, followed by White Diamond (2121-60, ΔE=0.97). In Sherwin-Williams, Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007, #E9EBE7, LRV 82.53%) achieves ΔE2000=1.71 ahead of Snowdrop (SW 6511, ΔE=2.09). Coordinate PWN-16 with Ultra Pure White (W-B-500) ceilings, Vibrant White (BWC-12) trim, Double Click (N530-2) hallways, and Silver Mine (PPU26-18) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Behr Day Spa (PWN-16)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Day Spa.

SPEC 01LRV 85% & H-K 94.2

What is the LRV of Behr Day Spa (PWN-16)?

Behr Day Spa (PWN-16) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 85% (#EAEFED) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 94.2 L*_HK.

At 85% reflectance, Day Spa (PWN-16) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (156°, 14%, 93%).

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedPWN-16
SPEC 02CIELAB L*94.03 a*-2.02 b*0.38

What undertones does Behr Day Spa (PWN-16) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=94.03, a*=-2.02, b*=0.38) classifies Behr Day Spa (PWN-16) as a Cool Organic Sage Green-Grey with C*=2.06 chroma and h°=169.3° hue.

Pair Day Spa (PWN-16) with South & West Sun Exposure for PWN-16 (85% LRV) and Golden Teak, Pecan & Terracotta Pavers grounded by Day Spa. Under 2700K evening bulbs, PWN-16 shifts from #EAEFED toward #FFE7C9.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedPWN-16
SPEC 03PWN-16 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Behr Day Spa (PWN-16)?

Closest verified equivalents to Behr Day Spa (PWN-16, #EAEFED) are Benjamin Moore Palest Pistachio (2122-60, #E9EFED) at ΔE2000=0.45 and Sherwin-Williams Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007, #E9EBE7) at ΔE2000=1.71.

Both 2122-60 and SW 7007 matches are verified against Day Spa (PWN-16) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedPWN-16
SPEC 04PWN-16 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Behr Day Spa (PWN-16)?

Alongside Behr Day Spa (PWN-16, LRV 85%), 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 Day Spa (PWN-16) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedPWN-16