Behr Ancient Stone (790A-2) records 70% LRV and 86.9 L*_HK lightness (#DED8D4, RGB 222/216/212). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=86.7, a*=1.35, b*=2.69, C*=3.01, h°=63.3°) place 790A-2 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Ancient Stone (790A-2) are Benjamin Moore Silver Bells (1458, ΔE=1.51) and Sherwin-Williams Simple White (SW 7021, ΔE=1.56).
Behr Ancient Stone (790A-2, #DED8D4) 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 Stone (790A-2) | #DED8D4 | 70% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Silver Bells (1458) | #DCD9D5 | 69.7% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.51 (96.8%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Hampshire Rocks (1450) | #E5E0DD | 75.25% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.87 (96.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Simple White (SW 7021) | #DFD9D2 | 70.07% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.56 (96.7%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Original White (SW 7077) | #E2DEDB | 73.58% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.60 (96.6%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.51 equivalent for 790A-2: Silver Bells (1458) delivers identical 69.7% reflectance to 790A-2 with -0.66 softer C*=2.35 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.87 equivalent for 790A-2: Hampshire Rocks (1450) delivers +5.3 LRV points lighter than Ancient Stone (790A-2) with -0.63 softer C*=2.38 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.93 equivalent for 790A-2: White Winged Dove (1457) delivers +5.2 LRV points lighter than Ancient Stone (790A-2) with matched C*=3.15 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.56 equivalent for 790A-2: Simple White (SW 7021) delivers identical 70.07% reflectance to 790A-2 with +1.24 higher C*=4.25 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.6 equivalent for 790A-2: Original White (SW 7077) delivers +3.6 LRV points lighter than Ancient Stone (790A-2) with -0.89 softer C*=2.12 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.67 equivalent for 790A-2: Gauzy White (SW 6035) delivers +1.9 LRV points lighter than Ancient Stone (790A-2) with +1.65 higher C*=4.66 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Ancient Stone (#DED8D4, LRV 70%).
Ancient Stone (790A-2, b*=2.69) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Ancient Stone (70% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 790A-2 (2700K shifts to #FCD1B4)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Ancient Stone (790A-2) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code 790A-2 (Ancient Stone) reflects 70% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Ancient Stone (790A-2) registers J'=88.6, a'=0.89, and b'=1.88 with HSL (24°, 13%, 85%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 86.9 L*_HK. Because 790A-2 carries a*=1.35 red-green and b*=2.69 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=3.01, Ancient Stone projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr 790A-2 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Ancient Stone (790A-2) holds its native #E5D7CB swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 790A-2 adapts to #ECD5C2; at 3500K halogen, Ancient Stone transitions to #F1D4BC; at 3000K residential LED, 790A-2 warms to #F8D2B7; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Ancient Stone (790A-2) settles at #FCD1B4.
When cross-matching Behr Ancient Stone (790A-2, #DED8D4), Benjamin Moore Silver Bells (1458, #DCD9D5, LRV 69.7%) scores ΔE2000=1.51 and CAM16=1.11, followed by Hampshire Rocks (1450, ΔE=1.87). In Sherwin-Williams, Simple White (SW 7021, #DFD9D2, LRV 70.07%) achieves ΔE2000=1.56 ahead of Original White (SW 7077, ΔE=1.6). Coordinate 790A-2 with Frost (W-F-500) ceilings, Bridal Veil (W-D-600) trim, Moonlit Beach (RD-W5) hallways, and Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Ancient Stone.
Behr Ancient Stone (790A-2) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 70% (#DED8D4) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 86.9 L*_HK.
At 70% reflectance, Ancient Stone (790A-2) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=86.7) to hold its #DED8D4 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=86.7, a*=1.35, b*=2.69) classifies Behr Ancient Stone (790A-2) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=3.01 chroma and h°=63.3° hue.
Pair Ancient Stone (790A-2) with North & East Windows for 790A-2 (70% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Ancient Stone (70% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 790A-2 shifts from #DED8D4 toward #FCD1B4.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Ancient Stone (790A-2, #DED8D4) are Benjamin Moore Silver Bells (1458, #DCD9D5) at ΔE2000=1.51 and Sherwin-Williams Simple White (SW 7021, #DFD9D2) at ΔE2000=1.56.
Both 1458 and SW 7021 matches are verified against Ancient Stone (790A-2) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Ancient Stone (790A-2, LRV 70%), 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 Ancient Stone (790A-2) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.