Behr Alabaster (BXC-62) records 76% LRV and 90.5 L*_HK lightness (#E8E2D3, RGB 232/226/211). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=89.98, a*=-0.51, b*=8.05, C*=8.07, h°=93.6°) place BXC-62 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Alabaster (BXC-62) are Benjamin Moore Lime White (CW-95, ΔE=0.82) and Sherwin-Williams Nacre (SW 6154, ΔE=0.42).
Behr Alabaster (BXC-62, #E8E2D3) 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) | Alabaster (BXC-62) | #E8E2D3 | 76% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Lime White (CW-95) | #EAE3D2 | 77.28% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.82 (98.3%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Muskoka Trail (974) | #E5E0D0 | 74.69% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.90 (98.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Nacre (SW 6154) | #E8E2D4 | 76.47% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.42 (99.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | White Duck (SW 7010) | #E5DFD2 | 74.24% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.06 (97.8%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.82 match for BXC-62: Lime White (CW-95) delivers +1.3 LRV points lighter than Alabaster (BXC-62) with +1.08 higher C*=9.15 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.9 match for BXC-62: Muskoka Trail (974) delivers -1.3 LRV points deeper than Alabaster (BXC-62) with matched C*=8.49 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.9 match for BXC-62: Plaster Of Paris&Reg; (CSP-185) delivers -1.3 LRV points deeper than Alabaster (BXC-62) with matched C*=8.49 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.42 match for BXC-62: Nacre (SW 6154) delivers identical 76.47% reflectance to BXC-62 with -0.5 softer C*=7.57 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.06 equivalent for BXC-62: White Duck (SW 7010) delivers -1.8 LRV points deeper than Alabaster (BXC-62) with -0.98 softer C*=7.09 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.06 equivalent for BXC-62: Natural Choice (SW 7011) delivers -2.7 LRV points deeper than Alabaster (BXC-62) with -0.58 softer C*=7.49 chroma.
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Code BXC-62 (Alabaster) reflects 76% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Alabaster (BXC-62) registers J'=91.5, a'=-0.57, and b'=5.65 with HSL (43°, 31%, 87%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 90.5 L*_HK. Because BXC-62 carries a*=-0.51 red-green and b*=8.05 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=8.07, Alabaster projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr BXC-62 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Alabaster (BXC-62) holds its native #F0E0CA swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, BXC-62 adapts to #F7DFC1; at 3500K halogen, Alabaster transitions to #FCDEBB; at 3000K residential LED, BXC-62 warms to #FFDCB6; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Alabaster (BXC-62) settles at #FFDAB2.
When cross-matching Behr Alabaster (BXC-62, #E8E2D3), Benjamin Moore Lime White (CW-95, #EAE3D2, LRV 77.28%) scores ΔE2000=0.82 and CAM16=0.75, followed by Muskoka Trail (974, ΔE=0.9). In Sherwin-Williams, Nacre (SW 6154, #E8E2D4, LRV 76.47%) achieves ΔE2000=0.42 ahead of White Duck (SW 7010, ΔE=1.06). Coordinate BXC-62 with Polar Bear 1875 (1875) ceilings, Celestial Glow (PWN-36) trim, Washed Khaki (UL170-8) hallways, and Camping Tent (N320-4) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Alabaster.
Behr Alabaster (BXC-62) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 76% (#E8E2D3) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 90.5 L*_HK.
At 76% reflectance, Alabaster (BXC-62) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (43°, 31%, 87%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=89.98, a*=-0.51, b*=8.05) classifies Behr Alabaster (BXC-62) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=8.07 chroma and h°=93.6° hue.
Pair Alabaster (BXC-62) with North & East Windows for BXC-62 (76% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Alabaster (BXC-62). Under 2700K evening bulbs, BXC-62 shifts from #E8E2D3 toward #FFDAB2.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Alabaster (BXC-62, #E8E2D3) are Benjamin Moore Lime White (CW-95, #EAE3D2) at ΔE2000=0.82 and Sherwin-Williams Nacre (SW 6154, #E8E2D4) at ΔE2000=0.42.
Both CW-95 and SW 6154 matches are verified against Alabaster (BXC-62) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Alabaster (BXC-62, LRV 76%), 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 Alabaster (BXC-62) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.