Behr Dolphin Fin (790C-3) records 59% LRV and 81.6 L*_HK lightness (#CCCAC1, RGB 204/202/193). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=81.25, a*=-0.91, b*=4.73, C*=4.82, h°=100.9°) place 790C-3 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Dolphin Fin (790C-3) are Benjamin Moore Nimbus (1465, ΔE=0.98) and Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray (SW 7015, ΔE=0.55).
Behr Dolphin Fin (790C-3, #CCCAC1) 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) | Dolphin Fin (790C-3) | #CCCAC1 | 59% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Nimbus (1465) | #CFCCC4 | 60.52% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.98 (97.9%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Apparition (860) | #CCC8BE | 57.96% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.08 (97.7%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Repose Gray (SW 7015) | #CCC9C0 | 58.5% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.55 (98.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Aloof Gray (SW 6197) | #C9C9C0 | 58.06% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.06 (97.8%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.98 match for 790C-3: Nimbus (1465) delivers +1.5 LRV points lighter than Dolphin Fin (790C-3) with matched C*=4.37 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.08 equivalent for 790C-3: Apparition (860) delivers -1 LRV points deeper than Dolphin Fin (790C-3) with +0.68 higher C*=5.5 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.18 equivalent for 790C-3: Rodeo (1534) delivers +2.1 LRV points lighter than Dolphin Fin (790C-3) with +1.09 higher C*=5.91 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.55 match for 790C-3: Repose Gray (SW 7015) delivers identical 58.5% reflectance to 790C-3 with matched C*=4.89 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.06 equivalent for 790C-3: Aloof Gray (SW 6197) delivers identical 58.06% reflectance to 790C-3 with matched C*=4.77 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.28 equivalent for 790C-3: Front Porch (SW 7651) delivers +1.1 LRV points lighter than Dolphin Fin (790C-3) with -1.12 softer C*=3.7 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Dolphin Fin (#CCCAC1, LRV 59%).
Dolphin Fin (790C-3, b*=4.73) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Dolphin Fin (790C-3)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 790C-3 (2700K shifts to #E9C3A3)
Need Dolphin Fin (790C-3, LRV 59%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #CCCAC1:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Dolphin Fin (790C-3) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code 790C-3 (Dolphin Fin) reflects 59% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Dolphin Fin (790C-3) registers J'=83.6, a'=-1.21, and b'=3.59 with HSL (49°, 10%, 78%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 81.6 L*_HK. Because 790C-3 carries a*=-0.91 red-green and b*=4.73 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=4.82, Dolphin Fin projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr 790C-3 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Dolphin Fin (790C-3) holds its native #D3C9B9 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 790C-3 adapts to #D9C7B1; at 3500K halogen, Dolphin Fin transitions to #DEC6AB; at 3000K residential LED, 790C-3 warms to #E4C5A7; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Dolphin Fin (790C-3) settles at #E9C3A3.
When cross-matching Behr Dolphin Fin (790C-3, #CCCAC1), Benjamin Moore Nimbus (1465, #CFCCC4, LRV 60.52%) scores ΔE2000=0.98 and CAM16=0.98, followed by Apparition (860, ΔE=1.08). In Sherwin-Williams, Repose Gray (SW 7015, #CCC9C0, LRV 58.5%) achieves ΔE2000=0.55 ahead of Aloof Gray (SW 6197, ΔE=1.06). Coordinate 790C-3 with Ultra Pure White® (PPU18-6) ceilings, Celestial Glow (PWN-36) trim, Angel Feather (GR-W07) hallways, and Night Blooming Jasmine (YL-W10) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Dolphin Fin.
Behr Dolphin Fin (790C-3) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 59% (#CCCAC1) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 81.6 L*_HK.
At 59% reflectance, Dolphin Fin (790C-3) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=81.25) to hold its #CCCAC1 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=81.25, a*=-0.91, b*=4.73) classifies Behr Dolphin Fin (790C-3) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=4.82 chroma and h°=100.9° hue.
Pair Dolphin Fin (790C-3) with North & East Windows for 790C-3 (59% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Dolphin Fin (790C-3). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 790C-3 shifts from #CCCAC1 toward #E9C3A3.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Dolphin Fin (790C-3, #CCCAC1) are Benjamin Moore Nimbus (1465, #CFCCC4) at ΔE2000=0.98 and Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray (SW 7015, #CCC9C0) at ΔE2000=0.55.
Both 1465 and SW 7015 matches are verified against Dolphin Fin (790C-3) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Dolphin Fin (790C-3, LRV 59%), 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 Dolphin Fin (790C-3) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.