PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #EBECEC • LRV 83.7% • CIE D65 2°•
BEHR ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: PR-W8
In-Store Active at Home DepotPR-W8
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Ambience White
Crisp Neutral True White/Grey
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
235, 236, 236
LRV REFLECTANCE
83.7%
HK LIGHTNESS
93.4 L*
Behr Official CatalogFamily: White & Off-White • Code PR-W8

Behr Ambience White (PR-W8) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ BEHR #PR-W8 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Behr Ambience White (PR-W8) records 83.7% LRV and 93.4 L*_HK lightness (#EBECEC, RGB 235/236/236). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=93.32, a*=-0.33, b*=-0.12, C*=0.35, h°=200°) place PR-W8 in the Crisp Neutral True White/Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Ambience White (PR-W8) are Benjamin Moore Misty Gray (2124-60, ΔE=1.28) and Sherwin-Williams Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007, ΔE=2.29).

1. LRV INDEX
83.7%
High Reflectance (Bright)
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Crisp Neutral True White/Grey
Neutral Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
0.35
Whisper-Soft Neutral
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
200°
CIELAB L* 93.32 a* -0.33 b* -0.12
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
Multi-Exposure Open Floor Plans for PR-W8 (83.7% LRV)
3000K Neutral-Warm LED for PR-W8 (3500K renders #FFE8D2)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Honed Bluestone & Raw French Oak paired with PR-W8 (#EBECEC)
Honed Bluestone & Raw French Oak paired with PR-W8 (#EBECEC)
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Behr Ambience White (PR-W8)

Behr Ambience White (PR-W8, #EBECEC) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.

Role / BrandPaint Color Name & CodeHEX CodeLRV %Undertone ProfileCIE ΔE 2000
SOURCE (Behr)Ambience White (PR-W8)#EBECEC83.7%Crisp Neutral True White/Grey0.00 (Ref)
Benjamin Moore #1Misty Gray (2124-60)#E8EBEA82.5%Crisp Neutral True White/GreyΔE 1.28 (97.3%)
Benjamin Moore #2Ultra White (CC-10)#ECEEEC85.04%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 1.33 (97.2%)
Sherwin-Williams #1Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007)#E9EBE782.53%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 2.29 (95.2%)
Sherwin-Williams #2Ice Cube (SW 6252)#E3E4E177.27%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 2.39 (95%)

Best Benjamin Moore Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Behr PR-W8#EBECEC • LRV 83.7%
MATCH #1: Benjamin Moore 2124-60#E8EBEA • LRV 82.5%
Benjamin Moore Misty Gray (2124-60)
Crisp Neutral True White/Grey • 97.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.28CAM16: 1.21

Cross-room ΔE=1.28 equivalent for PR-W8: Misty Gray (2124-60) delivers -1.2 LRV points deeper than Ambience White (PR-W8) with +0.84 higher C*=1.19 chroma.

SOURCE: Behr PR-W8#EBECEC • LRV 83.7%
MATCH #2: Benjamin Moore CC-10#ECEEEC • LRV 85.04%
Benjamin Moore Ultra White (CC-10)
Soft Green-Beige • 97.2% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.33CAM16: 1.35

Cross-room ΔE=1.33 equivalent for PR-W8: Ultra White (CC-10) delivers +1.3 LRV points lighter than Ambience White (PR-W8) with +0.9 higher C*=1.25 chroma.

SOURCE: Behr PR-W8#EBECEC • LRV 83.7%
MATCH #3: Benjamin Moore 2125-70#EEF0EE • LRV 86.67%
Benjamin Moore Wedding Veil (2125-70)
Soft Green-Beige • 96.8% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.50CAM16: 1.66

Cross-room ΔE=1.5 equivalent for PR-W8: Wedding Veil (2125-70) delivers +3 LRV points lighter than Ambience White (PR-W8) with +0.9 higher C*=1.25 chroma.

Best Sherwin-Williams Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Behr PR-W8#EBECEC • LRV 83.7%
MATCH #1: Sherwin-Williams SW 7007#E9EBE7 • LRV 82.53%
Sherwin-Williams Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007)
Soft Green-Beige • 95.2% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.29CAM16: 2.27

Visual ΔE=2.29 alternative to PR-W8: Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) delivers -1.2 LRV points deeper than Ambience White (PR-W8) with +1.84 higher C*=2.19 chroma.

SOURCE: Behr PR-W8#EBECEC • LRV 83.7%
MATCH #2: Sherwin-Williams SW 6252#E3E4E1 • LRV 77.27%
Sherwin-Williams Ice Cube (SW 6252)
Soft Green-Beige • 95% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.39CAM16: 3.09

Visual ΔE=2.39 alternative to PR-W8: Ice Cube (SW 6252) delivers -6.4 LRV points deeper than Ambience White (PR-W8) with +1.25 higher C*=1.6 chroma.

SOURCE: Behr PR-W8#EBECEC • LRV 83.7%
MATCH #3: Sherwin-Williams SW 6525#E1E6E6 • LRV 78.28%
Sherwin-Williams Rarified Air (SW 6525)
Organic Sage Green-Grey • 94.9% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.43CAM16: 2.84

Visual ΔE=2.43 alternative to PR-W8: Rarified Air (SW 6525) delivers -5.4 LRV points deeper than Ambience White (PR-W8) with +1.42 higher C*=1.77 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Behr Ambience White (PR-W8)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Ambience White (#EBECEC, LRV 83.7%).

LRV 94.18%
Ceiling for PR-W8
Polar Bear
W-F-200
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 84%
Trim for PR-W8
Vibrant White
BWC-12
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 83.7%
Ambience White (PR-W8) Wall
Ambience White
PR-W8
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 62%
Adjoining Room (PR-W8)
Manhattan Mist
760E-2
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 51%
Accent / Millwork (PR-W8)
High Speed Access
N530-3
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
Multi-Exposure Open Floor Plans for PR-W8 (83.7% LRV)

Ambience White (PR-W8, C*=0.35) maintains stable neutral balance across N/S/E/W rooms.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Honed Bluestone & Raw French Oak paired with PR-W8 (#EBECEC)

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K Neutral-Warm LED for PR-W8 (3500K renders #FFE8D2)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Behr Alternatives to PR-W8

Need Ambience White (PR-W8, LRV 83.7%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #EBECEC:

Lighter than PR-W8 (+LRV)
Maui Mist (BL-W10)
LRV 88% • Cool Coastal Blue-Grey
#EEF2F3
ΔE 1.81
Deeper than PR-W8 (-LRV)
Ambience White (PR-W08)
LRV 80% • Crisp Neutral True White/Grey
#E7E7E6
ΔE 1.22
Warmer than PR-W8 (+b*)Bridal Veil (W-D-600)
LRV 88% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#F3F1EE
ΔE 2.19
Cooler than PR-W8 (-b*)
Melodic White (PR-W3)
LRV 85.8% • Cool Violet-Grey
#EEEEF4
ΔE 3.31
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Ambience White (PR-W8) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.

Net Paintable Area: 360 sq.ft.
REAL-TIME ESTIMATOR RESULT
2.1 Gallons Calculated
Buy 3 Gallons (for ~360 sq.ft.)
Field Contractor SpecificationCSI MASTERFORMAT 09 91 23
Manufacturer & Code:
Behr #PR-W8
Color Reference Name:
Ambience White
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
83.7% • Crisp Neutral True White/Grey
Behr #PR-W8 • #EBECEC • LRV 83.7%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Behr Ambience White (PR-W8)

Code PR-W8 (Ambience White) reflects 83.7% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Ambience White (PR-W8) registers J'=94.4, a'=-1.77, and b'=-0.86 with HSL (180°, 3%, 92%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 93.4 L*_HK. Because PR-W8 carries a*=-0.33 red-green and b*=-0.12 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=0.35, Ambience White projects a neutral crisp neutral true white/grey character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Behr PR-W8 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Ambience White (PR-W8) holds its native #F3EAE2 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, PR-W8 adapts to #FBE9D8; at 3500K halogen, Ambience White transitions to #FFE8D2; at 3000K residential LED, PR-W8 warms to #FFE6CC; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Ambience White (PR-W8) settles at #FFE4C8.

When cross-matching Behr Ambience White (PR-W8, #EBECEC), Benjamin Moore Misty Gray (2124-60, #E8EBEA, LRV 82.5%) scores ΔE2000=1.28 and CAM16=1.21, followed by Ultra White (CC-10, ΔE=1.33). In Sherwin-Williams, Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007, #E9EBE7, LRV 82.53%) achieves ΔE2000=2.29 ahead of Ice Cube (SW 6252, ΔE=2.39). Coordinate PR-W8 with Polar Bear (W-F-200) ceilings, Vibrant White (BWC-12) trim, Manhattan Mist (760E-2) hallways, and High Speed Access (N530-3) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Behr Ambience White (PR-W8)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Ambience White.

SPEC 01LRV 83.7% & H-K 93.4

What is the LRV of Behr Ambience White (PR-W8)?

Behr Ambience White (PR-W8) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 83.7% (#EBECEC) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 93.4 L*_HK.

At 83.7% reflectance, Ambience White (PR-W8) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (180°, 3%, 92%).

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedPR-W8
SPEC 02CIELAB L*93.32 a*-0.33 b*-0.12

What undertones does Behr Ambience White (PR-W8) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=93.32, a*=-0.33, b*=-0.12) classifies Behr Ambience White (PR-W8) as a Neutral Crisp Neutral True White/Grey with C*=0.35 chroma and h°=200° hue.

Pair Ambience White (PR-W8) with Multi-Exposure Open Floor Plans for PR-W8 (83.7% LRV) and Honed Bluestone & Raw French Oak paired with PR-W8 (#EBECEC). Under 2700K evening bulbs, PR-W8 shifts from #EBECEC toward #FFE4C8.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedPR-W8
SPEC 03PR-W8 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Behr Ambience White (PR-W8)?

Closest verified equivalents to Behr Ambience White (PR-W8, #EBECEC) are Benjamin Moore Misty Gray (2124-60, #E8EBEA) at ΔE2000=1.28 and Sherwin-Williams Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007, #E9EBE7) at ΔE2000=2.29.

Both 2124-60 and SW 7007 matches are verified against Ambience White (PR-W8) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedPR-W8
SPEC 04PR-W8 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Behr Ambience White (PR-W8)?

Alongside Behr Ambience White (PR-W8, LRV 83.7%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Vibrant White (BWC-12, #EAEDEB, LRV 84%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.

Pairing Vibrant White (BWC-12) with Ambience White (PR-W8) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

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