Benjamin Moore Cake Batter (CSP-215) records 75.13% LRV and 90 L*_HK lightness (#E8E0CE, RGB 232/224/206). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=89.36, a*=-0.3, b*=9.78, C*=9.78, h°=91.8°) place CSP-215 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Cake Batter (CSP-215) are Behr Hazelnut Cream (750C-2, ΔE=0.82) and Sherwin-Williams Polar Bear (SW 7564, ΔE=1.12).
Benjamin Moore Cake Batter (CSP-215, #E8E0CE) 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 (Benjamin Moore) | Cake Batter (CSP-215) | #E8E0CE | 75.13% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Hazelnut Cream (750C-2) | #E6DFCF | 74% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.82 (98.3%) |
| Behr #2 | Canyon Cliffs (ECC-45-2) | #ECE3D1 | 77% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.86 (98.2%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Polar Bear (SW 7564) | #E8DFCA | 74.43% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.12 (97.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Aged White (SW 9180) | #E8DECD | 74.02% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.24 (97.4%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.82 match for CSP-215: Hazelnut Cream (750C-2) delivers -1.1 LRV points deeper than Cake Batter (CSP-215) with -1.09 softer C*=8.69 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.86 match for CSP-215: Canyon Cliffs (ECC-45-2) delivers +1.9 LRV points lighter than Cake Batter (CSP-215) with matched C*=9.88 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.92 match for CSP-215: Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) delivers -2.1 LRV points deeper than Cake Batter (CSP-215) with +1.02 higher C*=10.8 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.12 equivalent for CSP-215: Polar Bear (SW 7564) delivers identical 74.43% reflectance to CSP-215 with +1.62 higher C*=11.4 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.24 equivalent for CSP-215: Aged White (SW 9180) delivers -1.1 LRV points deeper than Cake Batter (CSP-215) with matched C*=9.57 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.54 equivalent for CSP-215: Neutral Ground (SW 7568) delivers -4.4 LRV points deeper than Cake Batter (CSP-215) with -0.93 softer C*=8.85 chroma.
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3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for CSP-215 (2700K shifts to #FFD8AE)
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Code CSP-215 (Cake Batter) reflects 75.13% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Cake Batter (CSP-215) registers J'=90.9, a'=-0.27, and b'=6.69 with HSL (42°, 36%, 86%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 90 L*_HK. Because CSP-215 carries a*=-0.3 red-green and b*=9.78 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=9.78, Cake Batter projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore CSP-215 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Cake Batter (CSP-215) holds its native #F0DEC5 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, CSP-215 adapts to #F7DDBC; at 3500K halogen, Cake Batter transitions to #FCDCB7; at 3000K residential LED, CSP-215 warms to #FFDAB2; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Cake Batter (CSP-215) settles at #FFD8AE.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Cake Batter (CSP-215, #E8E0CE), Behr Hazelnut Cream (750C-2, #E6DFCF, LRV 74%) scores ΔE2000=0.82 and CAM16=0.75, followed by Canyon Cliffs (ECC-45-2, ΔE=0.86). In Sherwin-Williams, Polar Bear (SW 7564, #E8DFCA, LRV 74.43%) achieves ΔE2000=1.12 ahead of Aged White (SW 9180, ΔE=1.24). Coordinate CSP-215 with Chantilly Lace (OC-65) ceilings, White (OC-151) trim, Paris Rain (1501) hallways, and Pashmina (AF-100) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Cake Batter (CSP-215) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 75.13% (#E8E0CE) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 90 L*_HK.
At 75.13% reflectance, Cake Batter (CSP-215) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Benjamin Moore walls while maintaining HSL (42°, 36%, 86%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=89.36, a*=-0.3, b*=9.78) classifies Benjamin Moore Cake Batter (CSP-215) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=9.78 chroma and h°=91.8° hue.
Pair Cake Batter (CSP-215) with North & East Windows for CSP-215 (75.13% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Cake Batter (CSP-215). Under 2700K evening bulbs, CSP-215 shifts from #E8E0CE toward #FFD8AE.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Cake Batter (CSP-215, #E8E0CE) are Behr Hazelnut Cream (750C-2, #E6DFCF) at ΔE2000=0.82 and Sherwin-Williams Polar Bear (SW 7564, #E8DFCA) at ΔE2000=1.12.
Both 750C-2 and SW 7564 matches are verified against Cake Batter (CSP-215) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Cake Batter (CSP-215, LRV 75.13%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore White (OC-151, #EDEEEB, LRV 85.17%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing White (OC-151) with Cake Batter (CSP-215) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.