Behr Almond Cream (W-B-710) records 82% LRV and 93.2 L*_HK lightness (#EFEADD, RGB 239/234/221). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=92.76, a*=-0.53, b*=6.9, C*=6.92, h°=94.4°) place W-B-710 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Almond Cream (W-B-710) are Benjamin Moore Stoneware (CSP-245, ΔE=0.84) and Sherwin-Williams Classic Light Buff (SW 50, ΔE=0.53).
Behr Almond Cream (W-B-710, #EFEADD) 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) | Almond Cream (W-B-710) | #EFEADD | 82% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Stoneware (CSP-245) | #EFEADB | 82.48% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.84 (98.2%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Collector'S Item (AF-45) | #F1EADC | 82.89% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.94 (98%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Classic Light Buff (SW 50) | #F0EADC | 82.71% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.53 (98.9%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Dover White (SW 6385) | #F0EADC | 82.71% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.53 (98.9%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.84 match for W-B-710: Stoneware (CSP-245) delivers identical 82.48% reflectance to W-B-710 with +1.01 higher C*=7.93 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.94 match for W-B-710: Collector'S Item (AF-45) delivers identical 82.89% reflectance to W-B-710 with +0.71 higher C*=7.63 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.04 equivalent for W-B-710: Vapor (AF-35) delivers +1.8 LRV points lighter than Almond Cream (W-B-710) with matched C*=6.76 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.53 match for W-B-710: Classic Light Buff (SW 50) delivers identical 82.71% reflectance to W-B-710 with +0.6 higher C*=7.52 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.53 match for W-B-710: Dover White (SW 6385) delivers identical 82.71% reflectance to W-B-710 with +0.6 higher C*=7.52 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.91 match for W-B-710: Shell White (SW 8917) delivers +1.5 LRV points lighter than Almond Cream (W-B-710) with -0.99 softer C*=5.93 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Almond Cream (#EFEADD, LRV 82%).
Almond Cream (W-B-710, b*=6.9) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Almond Cream
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for W-B-710 (2700K shifts to #FFE2BB)
Need Almond Cream (W-B-710, LRV 82%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #EFEADD:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Almond Cream (W-B-710) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code W-B-710 (Almond Cream) reflects 82% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Almond Cream (W-B-710) registers J'=93.9, a'=-0.68, and b'=4.90 with HSL (43°, 36%, 90%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 93.2 L*_HK. Because W-B-710 carries a*=-0.53 red-green and b*=6.9 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=6.92, Almond Cream projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr W-B-710 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Almond Cream (W-B-710) holds its native #F7E8D4 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, W-B-710 adapts to #FEE7CA; at 3500K halogen, Almond Cream transitions to #FFE6C4; at 3000K residential LED, W-B-710 warms to #FFE4BF; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Almond Cream (W-B-710) settles at #FFE2BB.
When cross-matching Behr Almond Cream (W-B-710, #EFEADD), Benjamin Moore Stoneware (CSP-245, #EFEADB, LRV 82.48%) scores ΔE2000=0.84 and CAM16=0.69, followed by Collector'S Item (AF-45, ΔE=0.94). In Sherwin-Williams, Classic Light Buff (SW 50, #F0EADC, LRV 82.71%) achieves ΔE2000=0.53 ahead of Dover White (SW 6385, ΔE=0.53). Coordinate W-B-710 with Frost Bl-w15 (BL-W15) ceilings, Celestial Glow (PWN-36) trim, Tranquil Gray (DC-007) hallways, and Sierra Madre (ECC-46-1) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Almond Cream.
Behr Almond Cream (W-B-710) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 82% (#EFEADD) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 93.2 L*_HK.
At 82% reflectance, Almond Cream (W-B-710) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (43°, 36%, 90%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=92.76, a*=-0.53, b*=6.9) classifies Behr Almond Cream (W-B-710) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=6.92 chroma and h°=94.4° hue.
Pair Almond Cream (W-B-710) with North & East Windows for W-B-710 (82% LRV) and Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Almond Cream. Under 2700K evening bulbs, W-B-710 shifts from #EFEADD toward #FFE2BB.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Almond Cream (W-B-710, #EFEADD) are Benjamin Moore Stoneware (CSP-245, #EFEADB) at ΔE2000=0.84 and Sherwin-Williams Classic Light Buff (SW 50, #F0EADC) at ΔE2000=0.53.
Both CSP-245 and SW 50 matches are verified against Almond Cream (W-B-710) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Almond Cream (W-B-710, LRV 82%), 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 Almond Cream (W-B-710) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.