Behr Doeskin Gray (N200-2) records 56% LRV and 79.7 L*_HK lightness (#CCC3BA, RGB 204/195/186). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=79.28, a*=1.58, b*=5.64, C*=5.86, h°=74.4°) place N200-2 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Doeskin Gray (N200-2) are Benjamin Moore Desert Light (1004, ΔE=1.54) and Sherwin-Williams Alpaca (SW 7022, ΔE=1.02).
Behr Doeskin Gray (N200-2, #CCC3BA) 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) | Doeskin Gray (N200-2) | #CCC3BA | 56% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Desert Light (1004) | #D2C8BD | 58.83% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.54 (96.8%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Big Bend Beige (AC-37) | #D2C8BD | 58.83% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.54 (96.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Alpaca (SW 7022) | #CCC5BD | 56.55% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.02 (97.9%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Twilight Gray (SW 54) | #C8BFB5 | 53% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.16 (97.6%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.54 equivalent for N200-2: Desert Light (1004) delivers +2.8 LRV points lighter than Doeskin Gray (N200-2) with +1.07 higher C*=6.93 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.54 equivalent for N200-2: Big Bend Beige (AC-37) delivers +2.8 LRV points lighter than Doeskin Gray (N200-2) with +1.07 higher C*=6.93 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.78 equivalent for N200-2: Alphano Beige (989) delivers identical 56.33% reflectance to N200-2 with +2.21 higher C*=8.07 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.02 equivalent for N200-2: Alpaca (SW 7022) delivers identical 56.55% reflectance to N200-2 with -0.88 softer C*=4.98 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.16 equivalent for N200-2: Twilight Gray (SW 54) delivers -3 LRV points deeper than Doeskin Gray (N200-2) with matched C*=6.33 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.42 equivalent for N200-2: Worldly Gray (SW 7043) delivers +1.2 LRV points lighter than Doeskin Gray (N200-2) with +0.7 higher C*=6.56 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Doeskin Gray (#CCC3BA, LRV 56%).
Doeskin Gray (N200-2, b*=5.64) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with N200-2 (#CCC3BA)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for N200-2 (2700K shifts to #E7BC9D)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Doeskin Gray (N200-2) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code N200-2 (Doeskin Gray) reflects 56% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Doeskin Gray (N200-2) registers J'=81.9, a'=1.28, and b'=4.00 with HSL (30°, 15%, 76%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 79.7 L*_HK. Because N200-2 carries a*=1.58 red-green and b*=5.64 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=5.86, Doeskin Gray projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr N200-2 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Doeskin Gray (N200-2) holds its native #D3C2B2 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, N200-2 adapts to #D9C0AA; at 3500K halogen, Doeskin Gray transitions to #DEBFA5; at 3000K residential LED, N200-2 warms to #E3BEA0; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Doeskin Gray (N200-2) settles at #E7BC9D.
When cross-matching Behr Doeskin Gray (N200-2, #CCC3BA), Benjamin Moore Desert Light (1004, #D2C8BD, LRV 58.83%) scores ΔE2000=1.54 and CAM16=1.85, followed by Big Bend Beige (AC-37, ΔE=1.54). In Sherwin-Williams, Alpaca (SW 7022, #CCC5BD, LRV 56.55%) achieves ΔE2000=1.02 ahead of Twilight Gray (SW 54, ΔE=1.16). Coordinate N200-2 with Polar Bear (W-F-200) ceilings, Celestial Glow (PWN-36) trim, Sail Cloth (N300-1) hallways, and Moonlit Beach (RD-W05) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Doeskin Gray.
Behr Doeskin Gray (N200-2) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 56% (#CCC3BA) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 79.7 L*_HK.
At 56% reflectance, Doeskin Gray (N200-2) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=79.28) to hold its #CCC3BA color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=79.28, a*=1.58, b*=5.64) classifies Behr Doeskin Gray (N200-2) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=5.86 chroma and h°=74.4° hue.
Pair Doeskin Gray (N200-2) with North & East Windows for N200-2 (56% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with N200-2 (#CCC3BA). Under 2700K evening bulbs, N200-2 shifts from #CCC3BA toward #E7BC9D.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Doeskin Gray (N200-2, #CCC3BA) are Benjamin Moore Desert Light (1004, #D2C8BD) at ΔE2000=1.54 and Sherwin-Williams Alpaca (SW 7022, #CCC5BD) at ΔE2000=1.02.
Both 1004 and SW 7022 matches are verified against Doeskin Gray (N200-2) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Doeskin Gray (N200-2, LRV 56%), 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 Doeskin Gray (N200-2) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.