Behr Ancient Ivory (BWC-16) records 80% LRV and 92.4 L*_HK lightness (#F1E6D1, RGB 241/230/209). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=91.64, a*=0.28, b*=11.57, C*=11.57, h°=88.6°) place BWC-16 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Ancient Ivory (BWC-16) are Benjamin Moore Cappuccino Froth (CSP-1055, ΔE=0.48) and Sherwin-Williams Crème (SW 7556, ΔE=0.66).
Behr Ancient Ivory (BWC-16, #F1E6D1) 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) | Ancient Ivory (BWC-16) | #F1E6D1 | 80% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Cappuccino Froth (CSP-1055) | #F0E6D2 | 80.02% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.48 (99%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Sandy Shores (948) | #EFE5D0 | 79.2% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.54 (98.9%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Crème (SW 7556) | #F4E8D2 | 81.88% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.66 (98.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Décor White (SW 7559) | #F2E5CF | 79.71% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.87 (98.2%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.48 match for BWC-16: Cappuccino Froth (CSP-1055) delivers identical 80.02% reflectance to BWC-16 with -0.62 softer C*=10.95 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.54 match for BWC-16: Sandy Shores (948) delivers identical 79.2% reflectance to BWC-16 with matched C*=11.45 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.54 match for BWC-16: Deserted Island (OC-99) delivers identical 79.2% reflectance to BWC-16 with matched C*=11.45 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.66 match for BWC-16: Crème (SW 7556) delivers +1.9 LRV points lighter than Ancient Ivory (BWC-16) with +0.6 higher C*=12.17 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.87 match for BWC-16: Décor White (SW 7559) delivers identical 79.71% reflectance to BWC-16 with +0.77 higher C*=12.34 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.05 equivalent for BWC-16: Summer White (SW 7557) delivers +2.6 LRV points lighter than Ancient Ivory (BWC-16) with -0.99 softer C*=10.58 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Ancient Ivory (#F1E6D1, LRV 80%).
Ancient Ivory (BWC-16, b*=11.57) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Ancient Ivory (BWC-16)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for BWC-16 (2700K shifts to #FFDEB0)
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Code BWC-16 (Ancient Ivory) reflects 80% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Ancient Ivory (BWC-16) registers J'=93.0, a'=0.29, and b'=7.67 with HSL (39°, 53%, 88%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 92.4 L*_HK. Because BWC-16 carries a*=0.28 red-green and b*=11.57 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=11.57, Ancient Ivory projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr BWC-16 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Ancient Ivory (BWC-16) holds its native #F9E4C8 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, BWC-16 adapts to #FFE3BF; at 3500K halogen, Ancient Ivory transitions to #FFE2B9; at 3000K residential LED, BWC-16 warms to #FFE0B4; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Ancient Ivory (BWC-16) settles at #FFDEB0.
When cross-matching Behr Ancient Ivory (BWC-16, #F1E6D1), Benjamin Moore Cappuccino Froth (CSP-1055, #F0E6D2, LRV 80.02%) scores ΔE2000=0.48 and CAM16=0.39, followed by Sandy Shores (948, ΔE=0.54). In Sherwin-Williams, Crème (SW 7556, #F4E8D2, LRV 81.88%) achieves ΔE2000=0.66 ahead of Décor White (SW 7559, ΔE=0.87). Coordinate BWC-16 with Ultra Pure White® (PPU18-6) ceilings, Silver Chalice (640E-1) trim, Coliseum Marble (PPU8-16) hallways, and Pebble Stone (750D-4) accents.
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Behr Ancient Ivory (BWC-16) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 80% (#F1E6D1) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 92.4 L*_HK.
At 80% reflectance, Ancient Ivory (BWC-16) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (39°, 53%, 88%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=91.64, a*=0.28, b*=11.57) classifies Behr Ancient Ivory (BWC-16) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=11.57 chroma and h°=88.6° hue.
Pair Ancient Ivory (BWC-16) with North & East Windows for BWC-16 (80% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Ancient Ivory (BWC-16). Under 2700K evening bulbs, BWC-16 shifts from #F1E6D1 toward #FFDEB0.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Ancient Ivory (BWC-16, #F1E6D1) are Benjamin Moore Cappuccino Froth (CSP-1055, #F0E6D2) at ΔE2000=0.48 and Sherwin-Williams Crème (SW 7556, #F4E8D2) at ΔE2000=0.66.
Both CSP-1055 and SW 7556 matches are verified against Ancient Ivory (BWC-16) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Ancient Ivory (BWC-16, LRV 80%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Silver Chalice (640E-1, #ECEBE9, LRV 83%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Silver Chalice (640E-1) with Ancient Ivory (BWC-16) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.