Behr Sculptor Clay (PPU5-08) records 55% LRV and 79.7 L*_HK lightness (#CCC3B4, RGB 204/195/180). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=79.14, a*=0.58, b*=8.66, C*=8.68, h°=86.2°) place PPU5-08 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Sculptor Clay (PPU5-08) are Benjamin Moore Smokey Taupe (983, ΔE=0.25) and Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige (SW 7036, ΔE=1.16).
Behr Sculptor Clay (PPU5-08, #CCC3B4) 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) | Sculptor Clay (PPU5-08) | #CCC3B4 | 55% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Smokey Taupe (983) | #CDC4B5 | 55.96% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.25 (99.5%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Inukshuk (CC-460) | #CDC4B5 | 55.96% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.25 (99.5%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Accessible Beige (SW 7036) | #D1C7B8 | 58.03% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.16 (97.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Skyline Steel (SW 1015) | #C6BFB3 | 52.65% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.71 (96.4%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.25 match for PPU5-08: Smokey Taupe (983) delivers +1 LRV points lighter than Sculptor Clay (PPU5-08) with matched C*=8.67 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.25 match for PPU5-08: Inukshuk (CC-460) delivers +1 LRV points lighter than Sculptor Clay (PPU5-08) with matched C*=8.67 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.55 equivalent for PPU5-08: Ashen Tan (996) delivers -2.5 LRV points deeper than Sculptor Clay (PPU5-08) with matched C*=9.06 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.16 equivalent for PPU5-08: Accessible Beige (SW 7036) delivers +3 LRV points lighter than Sculptor Clay (PPU5-08) with matched C*=8.8 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.71 equivalent for PPU5-08: Skyline Steel (SW 1015) delivers -2.4 LRV points deeper than Sculptor Clay (PPU5-08) with -1.75 softer C*=6.93 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.75 equivalent for PPU5-08: Naturel (SW 7542) delivers -1.4 LRV points deeper than Sculptor Clay (PPU5-08) with +2.3 higher C*=10.98 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Sculptor Clay (#CCC3B4, LRV 55%).
Sculptor Clay (PPU5-08, b*=8.66) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with PPU5-08 (#CCC3B4)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for PPU5-08 (2700K shifts to #E7BC98)
Need Sculptor Clay (PPU5-08, LRV 55%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #CCC3B4:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Sculptor Clay (PPU5-08) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code PPU5-08 (Sculptor Clay) reflects 55% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Sculptor Clay (PPU5-08) registers J'=81.7, a'=0.50, and b'=6.02 with HSL (37°, 19%, 75%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 79.7 L*_HK. Because PPU5-08 carries a*=0.58 red-green and b*=8.66 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=8.68, Sculptor Clay projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr PPU5-08 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Sculptor Clay (PPU5-08) holds its native #D3C2AC swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, PPU5-08 adapts to #D9C0A4; at 3500K halogen, Sculptor Clay transitions to #DDBF9F; at 3000K residential LED, PPU5-08 warms to #E3BE9B; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Sculptor Clay (PPU5-08) settles at #E7BC98.
When cross-matching Behr Sculptor Clay (PPU5-08, #CCC3B4), Benjamin Moore Smokey Taupe (983, #CDC4B5, LRV 55.96%) scores ΔE2000=0.25 and CAM16=0.34, followed by Inukshuk (CC-460, ΔE=0.25). In Sherwin-Williams, Accessible Beige (SW 7036, #D1C7B8, LRV 58.03%) achieves ΔE2000=1.16 ahead of Skyline Steel (SW 1015, ΔE=1.71). Coordinate PPU5-08 with Shea (RD-W9) ceilings, Maui Mist (BL-W10) trim, Canyon Cliffs (ECC-45-2) hallways, and Historic Cream (ECC-49-2) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Sculptor Clay.
Behr Sculptor Clay (PPU5-08) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 55% (#CCC3B4) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 79.7 L*_HK.
At 55% reflectance, Sculptor Clay (PPU5-08) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=79.14) to hold its #CCC3B4 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=79.14, a*=0.58, b*=8.66) classifies Behr Sculptor Clay (PPU5-08) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=8.68 chroma and h°=86.2° hue.
Pair Sculptor Clay (PPU5-08) with North & East Windows for PPU5-08 (55% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with PPU5-08 (#CCC3B4). Under 2700K evening bulbs, PPU5-08 shifts from #CCC3B4 toward #E7BC98.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Sculptor Clay (PPU5-08, #CCC3B4) are Benjamin Moore Smokey Taupe (983, #CDC4B5) at ΔE2000=0.25 and Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige (SW 7036, #D1C7B8) at ΔE2000=1.16.
Both 983 and SW 7036 matches are verified against Sculptor Clay (PPU5-08) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Sculptor Clay (PPU5-08, LRV 55%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Maui Mist (BL-W10, #EEF2F3, LRV 88%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Maui Mist (BL-W10) with Sculptor Clay (PPU5-08) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.