Behr Even Better Beige (DC-010) records 60% LRV and 82.3 L*_HK lightness (#D4CABA, RGB 212/202/186). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=81.72, a*=0.77, b*=9.23, C*=9.26, h°=85.2°) place DC-010 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Even Better Beige (DC-010) are Benjamin Moore Litchfield Gray (HC-78, ΔE=0.79) and Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige (SW 7036, ΔE=0.84).
Behr Even Better Beige (DC-010, #D4CABA) 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) | Even Better Beige (DC-010) | #D4CABA | 60% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Litchfield Gray (HC-78) | #D5CABB | 60.16% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.79 (98.3%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Cedar Key (982) | #D7CEBF | 62.52% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.08 (97.7%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Accessible Beige (SW 7036) | #D1C7B8 | 58.03% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.84 (98.2%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) | #D8CFBE | 63.13% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.37 (97.1%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.79 match for DC-010: Litchfield Gray (HC-78) delivers identical 60.16% reflectance to DC-010 with matched C*=8.94 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.08 equivalent for DC-010: Cedar Key (982) delivers +2.5 LRV points lighter than Even Better Beige (DC-010) with -0.67 softer C*=8.59 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.08 equivalent for DC-010: Cedar Key (OC-16) delivers +2.5 LRV points lighter than Even Better Beige (DC-010) with -0.67 softer C*=8.59 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.84 match for DC-010: Accessible Beige (SW 7036) delivers -2 LRV points deeper than Even Better Beige (DC-010) with matched C*=8.8 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.37 equivalent for DC-010: Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) delivers +3.1 LRV points lighter than Even Better Beige (DC-010) with matched C*=9.56 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.72 equivalent for DC-010: China Doll (SW 7517) delivers +3.1 LRV points lighter than Even Better Beige (DC-010) with +0.95 higher C*=10.21 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Even Better Beige (#D4CABA, LRV 60%).
Even Better Beige (DC-010, b*=9.23) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Even Better Beige (60% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for DC-010 (2700K shifts to #F0C39D)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Even Better Beige (DC-010) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code DC-010 (Even Better Beige) reflects 60% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Even Better Beige (DC-010) registers J'=84.1, a'=0.67, and b'=6.34 with HSL (37°, 23%, 78%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 82.3 L*_HK. Because DC-010 carries a*=0.77 red-green and b*=9.23 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=9.26, Even Better Beige projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr DC-010 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Even Better Beige (DC-010) holds its native #DBC9B2 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, DC-010 adapts to #E1C7AA; at 3500K halogen, Even Better Beige transitions to #E6C6A5; at 3000K residential LED, DC-010 warms to #ECC4A0; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Even Better Beige (DC-010) settles at #F0C39D.
When cross-matching Behr Even Better Beige (DC-010, #D4CABA), Benjamin Moore Litchfield Gray (HC-78, #D5CABB, LRV 60.16%) scores ΔE2000=0.79 and CAM16=0.53, followed by Cedar Key (982, ΔE=1.08). In Sherwin-Williams, Accessible Beige (SW 7036, #D1C7B8, LRV 58.03%) achieves ΔE2000=0.84 ahead of Grecian Ivory (SW 7541, ΔE=1.37). Coordinate DC-010 with Frost (W-F-500) ceilings, Ambience White (PR-W8) trim, Vanilla Frost (BWC-23) hallways, and Historic Cream (ECC-49-2) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Even Better Beige.
Behr Even Better Beige (DC-010) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 60% (#D4CABA) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 82.3 L*_HK.
At 60% reflectance, Even Better Beige (DC-010) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=81.72) to hold its #D4CABA color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=81.72, a*=0.77, b*=9.23) classifies Behr Even Better Beige (DC-010) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=9.26 chroma and h°=85.2° hue.
Pair Even Better Beige (DC-010) with North & East Windows for DC-010 (60% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Even Better Beige (60% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, DC-010 shifts from #D4CABA toward #F0C39D.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Even Better Beige (DC-010, #D4CABA) are Benjamin Moore Litchfield Gray (HC-78, #D5CABB) at ΔE2000=0.79 and Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige (SW 7036, #D1C7B8) at ΔE2000=0.84.
Both HC-78 and SW 7036 matches are verified against Even Better Beige (DC-010) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Even Better Beige (DC-010, LRV 60%), 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 Even Better Beige (DC-010) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.