Behr Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850) records 97.32% LRV and 99.2 L*_HK lightness (#FAFDF7, RGB 250/253/247). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=98.94, a*=-2.04, b*=2.52, C*=3.24, h°=129°) place 1850 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850) are Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace (OC-65, ΔE=1.54) and Sherwin-Williams High Reflective White (SW 7757, ΔE=1.79).
Behr Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850, #FAFDF7) 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) | Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850) | #FAFDF7 | 97.32% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Chantilly Lace (OC-65) | #F4F6F1 | 91.53% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.54 (96.8%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Chantilly Lace (OC-65) | #F4F6F1 | 91.53% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.54 (96.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | High Reflective White (SW 7757) | #F7F7F1 | 92.71% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.79 (96.2%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Extra White (SW 7006) | #EEEFEA | 85.89% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 2.99 (93.7%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.54 equivalent for 1850: Chantilly Lace (OC-65) delivers -5.8 LRV points deeper than Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850) with -0.58 softer C*=2.66 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.54 equivalent for 1850: Chantilly Lace (OC-65) delivers -5.8 LRV points deeper than Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850) with -0.58 softer C*=2.66 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.9 equivalent for 1850: Snow White (2122-70) delivers -7 LRV points deeper than Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850) with -0.74 softer C*=2.5 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.79 equivalent for 1850: High Reflective White (SW 7757) delivers -4.6 LRV points deeper than Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850) with matched C*=3.06 saturation.
Visual ΔE=2.99 alternative to 1850: Extra White (SW 7006) delivers -11.4 LRV points deeper than Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850) with -0.64 softer C*=2.6 chroma.
Visual ΔE=3.81 alternative to 1850: Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) delivers -14.8 LRV points deeper than Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850) with -1.05 softer C*=2.19 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Ultra Pure White 1850 (#FAFDF7, LRV 97.32%).
Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850, b*=2.52) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Ultra Pure White 1850
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 1850 (2700K shifts to #FFF5D2)
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Code 1850 (Ultra Pure White 1850) reflects 97.32% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850) registers J'=99.1, a'=-3.11, and b'=1.90 with HSL (90°, 60%, 98%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 99.2 L*_HK. Because 1850 carries a*=-2.04 red-green and b*=2.52 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=3.24, Ultra Pure White 1850 projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr 1850 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850) holds its native #FFFBED swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 1850 adapts to #FFFAE3; at 3500K halogen, Ultra Pure White 1850 transitions to #FFF8DC; at 3000K residential LED, 1850 warms to #FFF6D6; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850) settles at #FFF5D2.
When cross-matching Behr Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850, #FAFDF7), Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace (OC-65, #F4F6F1, LRV 91.53%) scores ΔE2000=1.54 and CAM16=2.02, followed by Chantilly Lace (OC-65, ΔE=1.54). In Sherwin-Williams, High Reflective White (SW 7757, #F7F7F1, LRV 92.71%) achieves ΔE2000=1.79 ahead of Extra White (SW 7006, ΔE=2.99). Coordinate 1850 with Ultra Pure White (W-B-500) ceilings, Silver Chalice (640E-1) trim, Silver Polish (BL-W13) hallways, and Engagement Silver (PPU25-14) accents.
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Behr Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 97.32% (#FAFDF7) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 99.2 L*_HK.
At 97.32% reflectance, Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (90°, 60%, 98%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=98.94, a*=-2.04, b*=2.52) classifies Behr Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=3.24 chroma and h°=129° hue.
Pair Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850) with North & East Windows for 1850 (97.32% LRV) and Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Ultra Pure White 1850. Under 2700K evening bulbs, 1850 shifts from #FAFDF7 toward #FFF5D2.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850, #FAFDF7) are Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace (OC-65, #F4F6F1) at ΔE2000=1.54 and Sherwin-Williams High Reflective White (SW 7757, #F7F7F1) at ΔE2000=1.79.
Both OC-65 and SW 7757 matches are verified against Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850, LRV 97.32%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Silver Chalice (640E-1, #ECEBE9, LRV 83%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Silver Chalice (640E-1) with Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.