Behr Arid Landscape (N310-2) records 67% LRV and 86.3 L*_HK lightness (#DCD6C6, RGB 220/214/198). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=85.7, a*=-0.67, b*=8.63, C*=8.66, h°=94.4°) place N310-2 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Arid Landscape (N310-2) are Benjamin Moore Nature'S Essentials (1521, ΔE=0.59) and Sherwin-Williams Neutral Ground (SW 7568, ΔE=1.41).
Behr Arid Landscape (N310-2, #DCD6C6) 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) | Arid Landscape (N310-2) | #DCD6C6 | 67% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Nature'S Essentials (1521) | #DAD5C6 | 66.72% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.59 (98.8%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Natural Cream (OC-14) | #DAD5C6 | 66.72% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.59 (98.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Neutral Ground (SW 7568) | #E2DACA | 70.76% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.41 (97%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Natural Choice (SW 7011) | #E3DED0 | 73.28% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 2.01 (95.8%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.59 match for N310-2: Nature'S Essentials (1521) delivers identical 66.72% reflectance to N310-2 with -0.59 softer C*=8.07 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.59 match for N310-2: Natural Cream (OC-14) delivers identical 66.72% reflectance to N310-2 with -0.59 softer C*=8.07 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.8 match for N310-2: Alaskan Skies (972) delivers -1.5 LRV points deeper than Arid Landscape (N310-2) with matched C*=8.18 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.41 equivalent for N310-2: Neutral Ground (SW 7568) delivers +3.8 LRV points lighter than Arid Landscape (N310-2) with matched C*=8.85 saturation.
Visual ΔE=2.01 alternative to N310-2: Natural Choice (SW 7011) delivers +6.3 LRV points lighter than Arid Landscape (N310-2) with -1.17 softer C*=7.49 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.02 alternative to N310-2: Oyster White (SW 7637) delivers +5.6 LRV points lighter than Arid Landscape (N310-2) with -1.66 softer C*=7 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Arid Landscape (#DCD6C6, LRV 67%).
Arid Landscape (N310-2, b*=8.63) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Arid Landscape
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for N310-2 (2700K shifts to #FACFA7)
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Code N310-2 (Arid Landscape) reflects 67% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Arid Landscape (N310-2) registers J'=87.7, a'=-0.66, and b'=6.06 with HSL (44°, 24%, 82%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 86.3 L*_HK. Because N310-2 carries a*=-0.67 red-green and b*=8.63 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=8.66, Arid Landscape projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr N310-2 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Arid Landscape (N310-2) holds its native #E3D5BE swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, N310-2 adapts to #EAD3B5; at 3500K halogen, Arid Landscape transitions to #EFD2AF; at 3000K residential LED, N310-2 warms to #F5D0AB; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Arid Landscape (N310-2) settles at #FACFA7.
When cross-matching Behr Arid Landscape (N310-2, #DCD6C6), Benjamin Moore Nature'S Essentials (1521, #DAD5C6, LRV 66.72%) scores ΔE2000=0.59 and CAM16=0.56, followed by Natural Cream (OC-14, ΔE=0.59). In Sherwin-Williams, Neutral Ground (SW 7568, #E2DACA, LRV 70.76%) achieves ΔE2000=1.41 ahead of Natural Choice (SW 7011, ΔE=2.01). Coordinate N310-2 with Blanca Peak (HDC-NT-04G) ceilings, White Glove (W-D-610) trim, Creamy White (W-D-710) hallways, and Stately White (BXC-29) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Arid Landscape.
Behr Arid Landscape (N310-2) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 67% (#DCD6C6) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 86.3 L*_HK.
At 67% reflectance, Arid Landscape (N310-2) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=85.7) to hold its #DCD6C6 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=85.7, a*=-0.67, b*=8.63) classifies Behr Arid Landscape (N310-2) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=8.66 chroma and h°=94.4° hue.
Pair Arid Landscape (N310-2) with North & East Windows for N310-2 (67% LRV) and Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Arid Landscape. Under 2700K evening bulbs, N310-2 shifts from #DCD6C6 toward #FACFA7.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Arid Landscape (N310-2, #DCD6C6) are Benjamin Moore Nature'S Essentials (1521, #DAD5C6) at ΔE2000=0.59 and Sherwin-Williams Neutral Ground (SW 7568, #E2DACA) at ΔE2000=1.41.
Both 1521 and SW 7568 matches are verified against Arid Landscape (N310-2) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Arid Landscape (N310-2, LRV 67%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr White Glove (W-D-610, #F0EFED, LRV 86%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing White Glove (W-D-610) with Arid Landscape (N310-2) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.