Behr Almond Milk (OR-W5) records 85.33% LRV and 94.7 L*_HK lightness (#F9ECD7, RGB 249/236/215). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=93.9, a*=0.98, b*=11.75, C*=11.79, h°=85.2°) place OR-W5 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Almond Milk (OR-W5) are Benjamin Moore Pelican Beach (908, ΔE=0.99) and Sherwin-Williams Summer White (SW 7557, ΔE=1.16).
Behr Almond Milk (OR-W5, #F9ECD7) 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 Milk (OR-W5) | #F9ECD7 | 85.33% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Pelican Beach (908) | #F5EAD6 | 83.38% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.99 (97.9%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Pompeii (OC-82) | #F5EAD6 | 83.38% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.99 (97.9%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Summer White (SW 7557) | #F4E9D6 | 82.62% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.16 (97.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Crème (SW 7556) | #F4E8D2 | 81.88% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.17 (97.5%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.99 match for OR-W5: Pelican Beach (908) delivers -2 LRV points deeper than Almond Milk (OR-W5) with -0.74 softer C*=11.05 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.99 match for OR-W5: Pompeii (OC-82) delivers -2 LRV points deeper than Almond Milk (OR-W5) with -0.74 softer C*=11.05 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.24 equivalent for OR-W5: Adobe White (2166-70) delivers +1 LRV points lighter than Almond Milk (OR-W5) with -1.4 softer C*=10.39 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.16 equivalent for OR-W5: Summer White (SW 7557) delivers -2.7 LRV points deeper than Almond Milk (OR-W5) with -1.21 softer C*=10.58 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.17 equivalent for OR-W5: Crème (SW 7556) delivers -3.5 LRV points deeper than Almond Milk (OR-W5) with matched C*=12.17 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.35 equivalent for OR-W5: Honied White (SW 7106) delivers +1.1 LRV points lighter than Almond Milk (OR-W5) with -1.39 softer C*=10.4 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Almond Milk (#F9ECD7, LRV 85.33%).
Almond Milk (OR-W5, b*=11.75) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under OR-W5
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for OR-W5 (2700K shifts to #FFE4B5)
Need Almond Milk (OR-W5, LRV 85.33%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #F9ECD7:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Almond Milk (OR-W5) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code OR-W5 (Almond Milk) reflects 85.33% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Almond Milk (OR-W5) registers J'=94.9, a'=0.87, and b'=7.71 with HSL (37°, 74%, 91%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 94.7 L*_HK. Because OR-W5 carries a*=0.98 red-green and b*=11.75 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=11.79, Almond Milk projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr OR-W5 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Almond Milk (OR-W5) holds its native #FFEACE swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, OR-W5 adapts to #FFE9C5; at 3500K halogen, Almond Milk transitions to #FFE7BF; at 3000K residential LED, OR-W5 warms to #FFE6B9; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Almond Milk (OR-W5) settles at #FFE4B5.
When cross-matching Behr Almond Milk (OR-W5, #F9ECD7), Benjamin Moore Pelican Beach (908, #F5EAD6, LRV 83.38%) scores ΔE2000=0.99 and CAM16=0.95, followed by Pompeii (OC-82, ΔE=0.99). In Sherwin-Williams, Summer White (SW 7557, #F4E9D6, LRV 82.62%) achieves ΔE2000=1.16 ahead of Crème (SW 7556, ΔE=1.17). Coordinate OR-W5 with Frost 1857 (1857) ceilings, Bridal Veil (W-D-600) trim, Sandy Clay (BWC-25) hallways, and Bungalow Beige (HDC-AC-10) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Almond Milk.
Behr Almond Milk (OR-W5) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 85.33% (#F9ECD7) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 94.7 L*_HK.
At 85.33% reflectance, Almond Milk (OR-W5) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (37°, 74%, 91%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=93.9, a*=0.98, b*=11.75) classifies Behr Almond Milk (OR-W5) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=11.79 chroma and h°=85.2° hue.
Pair Almond Milk (OR-W5) with North & East Windows for OR-W5 (85.33% LRV) and Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under OR-W5. Under 2700K evening bulbs, OR-W5 shifts from #F9ECD7 toward #FFE4B5.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Almond Milk (OR-W5, #F9ECD7) are Benjamin Moore Pelican Beach (908, #F5EAD6) at ΔE2000=0.99 and Sherwin-Williams Summer White (SW 7557, #F4E9D6) at ΔE2000=1.16.
Both 908 and SW 7557 matches are verified against Almond Milk (OR-W5) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Almond Milk (OR-W5, LRV 85.33%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Bridal Veil (W-D-600, #F3F1EE, LRV 88%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Bridal Veil (W-D-600) with Almond Milk (OR-W5) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.