Behr Apple Core (PPU7-14) records 86% LRV and 94.9 L*_HK lightness (#F4EED8, RGB 244/238/216). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=94.03, a*=-1.64, b*=11.37, C*=11.49, h°=98.2°) place PPU7-14 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Apple Core (PPU7-14) are Benjamin Moore White Rock (918, ΔE=0.47) and Sherwin-Williams Queen Anne's Lace (SW 6420, ΔE=2.05).
Behr Apple Core (PPU7-14, #F4EED8) 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) | Apple Core (PPU7-14) | #F4EED8 | 86% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | White Rock (918) | #F5EED8 | 85.77% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.47 (99%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | White Rock (CC-160) | #F5EED8 | 85.77% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.47 (99%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Queen Anne's Lace (SW 6420) | #ECEAD5 | 81.68% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 2.05 (95.7%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Restful White (SW 7563) | #EEE8D7 | 80.99% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 2.22 (95.3%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.47 match for PPU7-14: White Rock (918) delivers identical 85.77% reflectance to PPU7-14 with matched C*=11.56 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.47 match for PPU7-14: White Rock (CC-160) delivers identical 85.77% reflectance to PPU7-14 with matched C*=11.56 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.47 match for PPU7-14: Calming Cream (OC-105) delivers identical 85.77% reflectance to PPU7-14 with matched C*=11.56 saturation.
Visual ΔE=2.05 alternative to PPU7-14: Queen Anne's Lace (SW 6420) delivers -4.3 LRV points deeper than Apple Core (PPU7-14) with -0.66 softer C*=10.83 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.22 alternative to PPU7-14: Restful White (SW 7563) delivers -5 LRV points deeper than Apple Core (PPU7-14) with -2.46 softer C*=9.03 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.44 alternative to PPU7-14: Paperwhite (SW 7105) delivers +1 LRV points lighter than Apple Core (PPU7-14) with -2.32 softer C*=9.17 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Apple Core (#F4EED8, LRV 86%).
Apple Core (PPU7-14, b*=11.37) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under PPU7-14
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for PPU7-14 (2700K shifts to #FFE6B6)
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Code PPU7-14 (Apple Core) reflects 86% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Apple Core (PPU7-14) registers J'=95.0, a'=-1.38, and b'=7.69 with HSL (47°, 56%, 90%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 94.9 L*_HK. Because PPU7-14 carries a*=-1.64 red-green and b*=11.37 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=11.49, Apple Core projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr PPU7-14 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Apple Core (PPU7-14) holds its native #FCECCF swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, PPU7-14 adapts to #FFEBC6; at 3500K halogen, Apple Core transitions to #FFE9BF; at 3000K residential LED, PPU7-14 warms to #FFE8BA; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Apple Core (PPU7-14) settles at #FFE6B6.
When cross-matching Behr Apple Core (PPU7-14, #F4EED8), Benjamin Moore White Rock (918, #F5EED8, LRV 85.77%) scores ΔE2000=0.47 and CAM16=0.33, followed by White Rock (CC-160, ΔE=0.47). In Sherwin-Williams, Queen Anne's Lace (SW 6420, #ECEAD5, LRV 81.68%) achieves ΔE2000=2.05 ahead of Restful White (SW 7563, ΔE=2.22). Coordinate PPU7-14 with Frost 1857 (1857) ceilings, Bridal Veil (W-D-600) trim, Bell Tower (MQ3-15) hallways, and Koala Bear (780D-4) accents.
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Behr Apple Core (PPU7-14) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 86% (#F4EED8) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 94.9 L*_HK.
At 86% reflectance, Apple Core (PPU7-14) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (47°, 56%, 90%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=94.03, a*=-1.64, b*=11.37) classifies Behr Apple Core (PPU7-14) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=11.49 chroma and h°=98.2° hue.
Pair Apple Core (PPU7-14) with North & East Windows for PPU7-14 (86% LRV) and Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under PPU7-14. Under 2700K evening bulbs, PPU7-14 shifts from #F4EED8 toward #FFE6B6.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Apple Core (PPU7-14, #F4EED8) are Benjamin Moore White Rock (918, #F5EED8) at ΔE2000=0.47 and Sherwin-Williams Queen Anne's Lace (SW 6420, #ECEAD5) at ΔE2000=2.05.
Both 918 and SW 6420 matches are verified against Apple Core (PPU7-14) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
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