Behr Antique White (23) records 73% LRV and 89.2 L*_HK lightness (#E8DDCA, RGB 232/221/202). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=88.51, a*=0.61, b*=10.67, C*=10.69, h°=86.7°) place 23 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Antique White (23) are Benjamin Moore Lambskin (1051, ΔE=0.52) and Sherwin-Williams Aged White (SW 9180, ΔE=0.8).
Behr Antique White (23, #E8DDCA) 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) | Antique White (23) | #E8DDCA | 73% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Lambskin (1051) | #E8DCC8 | 72.76% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.52 (98.9%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Lambskin (CC-340) | #E8DCC8 | 72.76% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.52 (98.9%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Aged White (SW 9180) | #E8DECD | 74.02% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.80 (98.3%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Casa Blanca (SW 7571) | #EDE1CE | 76.56% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.05 (97.8%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.52 match for 23: Lambskin (1051) delivers identical 72.76% reflectance to 23 with +0.64 higher C*=11.33 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.52 match for 23: Lambskin (CC-340) delivers identical 72.76% reflectance to 23 with +0.64 higher C*=11.33 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.52 match for 23: Lambskin (OC-3) delivers identical 72.76% reflectance to 23 with +0.64 higher C*=11.33 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.8 match for 23: Aged White (SW 9180) delivers +1 LRV points lighter than Antique White (23) with -1.12 softer C*=9.57 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.05 equivalent for 23: Casa Blanca (SW 7571) delivers +3.6 LRV points lighter than Antique White (23) with matched C*=10.8 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.1 equivalent for 23: Antique White (SW 6119) delivers identical 72.68% reflectance to 23 with +1.6 higher C*=12.29 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Antique White (#E8DDCA, LRV 73%).
Antique White (23, b*=10.67) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Antique White (73% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 23 (2700K shifts to #FFD5AA)
Need Antique White (23, LRV 73%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #E8DDCA:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Antique White (23) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code 23 (Antique White) reflects 73% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Antique White (23) registers J'=90.2, a'=0.55, and b'=7.15 with HSL (38°, 39%, 85%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 89.2 L*_HK. Because 23 carries a*=0.61 red-green and b*=10.67 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=10.69, Antique White projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr 23 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Antique White (23) holds its native #F0DBC1 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 23 adapts to #F6DAB9; at 3500K halogen, Antique White transitions to #FCD9B3; at 3000K residential LED, 23 warms to #FFD7AE; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Antique White (23) settles at #FFD5AA.
When cross-matching Behr Antique White (23, #E8DDCA), Benjamin Moore Lambskin (1051, #E8DCC8, LRV 72.76%) scores ΔE2000=0.52 and CAM16=0.48, followed by Lambskin (CC-340, ΔE=0.52). In Sherwin-Williams, Aged White (SW 9180, #E8DECD, LRV 74.02%) achieves ΔE2000=0.8 ahead of Casa Blanca (SW 7571, ΔE=1.05). Coordinate 23 with Ultra Pure White® (UPW) ceilings, Silver Chalice (640E-1) trim, Sierra Madre (ECC-46-1) hallways, and Pebble Stone (750D-4) accents.
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Behr Antique White (23) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 73% (#E8DDCA) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 89.2 L*_HK.
At 73% reflectance, Antique White (23) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (38°, 39%, 85%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=88.51, a*=0.61, b*=10.67) classifies Behr Antique White (23) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=10.69 chroma and h°=86.7° hue.
Pair Antique White (23) with North & East Windows for 23 (73% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Antique White (73% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 23 shifts from #E8DDCA toward #FFD5AA.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Antique White (23, #E8DDCA) are Benjamin Moore Lambskin (1051, #E8DCC8) at ΔE2000=0.52 and Sherwin-Williams Aged White (SW 9180, #E8DECD) at ΔE2000=0.8.
Both 1051 and SW 9180 matches are verified against Antique White (23) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Antique White (23, LRV 73%), 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 Antique White (23) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.