Behr Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) records 60% LRV and 82.5 L*_HK lightness (#D6CAB9, RGB 214/202/185). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=81.86, a*=1.33, b*=9.98, C*=10.07, h°=82.4°) place PPU5-12 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) are Benjamin Moore Litchfield Gray (HC-78, ΔE=0.8) and Sherwin-Williams China Doll (SW 7517, ΔE=1.13).
Behr Almond Wisp (PPU5-12, #D6CAB9) 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 Wisp (PPU5-12) | #D6CAB9 | 60% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Litchfield Gray (HC-78) | #D5CABB | 60.16% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.80 (98.3%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Carlisle Cream (1031) | #DCCEBB | 63.18% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.40 (97.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | China Doll (SW 7517) | #DBCEBD | 63.09% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.13 (97.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Accessible Beige (SW 7036) | #D1C7B8 | 58.03% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.27 (97.3%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.8 match for PPU5-12: Litchfield Gray (HC-78) delivers identical 60.16% reflectance to PPU5-12 with -1.13 softer C*=8.94 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.4 equivalent for PPU5-12: Carlisle Cream (1031) delivers +3.2 LRV points lighter than Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) with +1.26 higher C*=11.33 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.54 equivalent for PPU5-12: Lace Handkerchief (CSP-220) delivers identical 60.52% reflectance to PPU5-12 with +0.65 higher C*=10.72 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.13 equivalent for PPU5-12: China Doll (SW 7517) delivers +3.1 LRV points lighter than Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) with matched C*=10.21 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.27 equivalent for PPU5-12: Accessible Beige (SW 7036) delivers -2 LRV points deeper than Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) with -1.27 softer C*=8.8 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.79 equivalent for PPU5-12: Canvas Tan (SW 7531) delivers +4.8 LRV points lighter than Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) with matched C*=10.32 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Almond Wisp (#D6CAB9, LRV 60%).
Almond Wisp (PPU5-12, b*=9.98) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under PPU5-12
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for PPU5-12 (2700K shifts to #F2C39C)
Need Almond Wisp (PPU5-12, LRV 60%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #D6CAB9:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code PPU5-12 (Almond Wisp) reflects 60% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) registers J'=84.3, a'=1.17, and b'=6.75 with HSL (35°, 26%, 78%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 82.5 L*_HK. Because PPU5-12 carries a*=1.33 red-green and b*=9.98 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=10.07, Almond Wisp projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr PPU5-12 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) holds its native #DDC9B1 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, PPU5-12 adapts to #E3C7A9; at 3500K halogen, Almond Wisp transitions to #E8C6A4; at 3000K residential LED, PPU5-12 warms to #EEC49F; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) settles at #F2C39C.
When cross-matching Behr Almond Wisp (PPU5-12, #D6CAB9), Benjamin Moore Litchfield Gray (HC-78, #D5CABB, LRV 60.16%) scores ΔE2000=0.8 and CAM16=0.69, followed by Carlisle Cream (1031, ΔE=1.4). In Sherwin-Williams, China Doll (SW 7517, #DBCEBD, LRV 63.09%) achieves ΔE2000=1.13 ahead of Accessible Beige (SW 7036, ΔE=1.27). Coordinate PPU5-12 with Frost 1857 (1857) ceilings, Maui Mist (BL-W10) trim, Vanilla Delight (W-B-220) hallways, and Historic Cream (ECC-49-2) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Almond Wisp.
Behr Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 60% (#D6CAB9) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 82.5 L*_HK.
At 60% reflectance, Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=81.86) to hold its #D6CAB9 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=81.86, a*=1.33, b*=9.98) classifies Behr Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=10.07 chroma and h°=82.4° hue.
Pair Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) with North & East Windows for PPU5-12 (60% LRV) and Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under PPU5-12. Under 2700K evening bulbs, PPU5-12 shifts from #D6CAB9 toward #F2C39C.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Almond Wisp (PPU5-12, #D6CAB9) are Benjamin Moore Litchfield Gray (HC-78, #D5CABB) at ΔE2000=0.8 and Sherwin-Williams China Doll (SW 7517, #DBCEBD) at ΔE2000=1.13.
Both HC-78 and SW 7517 matches are verified against Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Almond Wisp (PPU5-12, LRV 60%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Maui Mist (BL-W10, #EEF2F3, LRV 88%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Maui Mist (BL-W10) with Almond Wisp (PPU5-12) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.