Behr Aroma (M100-1) records 74% LRV and 89.4 L*_HK lightness (#E6DCE4, RGB 230/220/228). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=88.74, a*=4.81, b*=-2.69, C*=5.51, h°=330.8°) place M100-1 in the Earthy Warm Taupe class. Top cross-brand matches for Aroma (M100-1) are Benjamin Moore Raspberry Ice (2072-70, ΔE=1.76) and Sherwin-Williams Spangle (SW 6834, ΔE=0.9).
Behr Aroma (M100-1, #E6DCE4) 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) | Aroma (M100-1) | #E6DCE4 | 74% | Earthy Warm Taupe | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Raspberry Ice (2072-70) | #EBE3EA | 78.54% | Earthy Warm Taupe | ΔE 1.76 (96.3%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Sugarplum (1394) | #E3DCE8 | 73.29% | Earthy Warm Taupe | ΔE 2.01 (95.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Spangle (SW 6834) | #E5DBE5 | 72.97% | Earthy Warm Taupe | ΔE 0.90 (98.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Inspired Lilac (SW 6820) | #DFD9E4 | 70.86% | Earthy Warm Taupe | ΔE 2.16 (95.5%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.76 equivalent for M100-1: Raspberry Ice (2072-70) delivers +4.5 LRV points lighter than Aroma (M100-1) with -0.88 softer C*=4.63 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.01 alternative to M100-1: Sugarplum (1394) delivers identical 73.29% reflectance to M100-1 with +1.24 higher C*=6.75 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.13 alternative to M100-1: Purple Cream (2073-70) delivers +5.5 LRV points lighter than Aroma (M100-1) with +1.08 higher C*=6.59 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.9 match for M100-1: Spangle (SW 6834) delivers -1 LRV points deeper than Aroma (M100-1) with +0.84 higher C*=6.35 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.16 alternative to M100-1: Inspired Lilac (SW 6820) delivers -3.1 LRV points deeper than Aroma (M100-1) with +0.65 higher C*=6.16 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.43 alternative to M100-1: Lite Lavender (SW 6554) delivers -2.7 LRV points deeper than Aroma (M100-1) with -2.11 softer C*=3.4 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Aroma (#E6DCE4, LRV 74%).
Aroma (M100-1, b*=-2.69) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under M100-1
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for M100-1 (2700K shifts to #FFD5C2)
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Code M100-1 (Aroma) reflects 74% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Aroma (M100-1) registers J'=90.6, a'=4.67, and b'=-3.01 with HSL (312°, 17%, 88%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 89.4 L*_HK. Because M100-1 carries a*=4.81 red-green and b*=-2.69 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=5.51, Aroma projects a warm earthy warm taupe character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr M100-1 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Aroma (M100-1) holds its native #EEDBDB swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, M100-1 adapts to #F4D9D1; at 3500K halogen, Aroma transitions to #FAD8CB; at 3000K residential LED, M100-1 warms to #FFD6C6; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Aroma (M100-1) settles at #FFD5C2.
When cross-matching Behr Aroma (M100-1, #E6DCE4), Benjamin Moore Raspberry Ice (2072-70, #EBE3EA, LRV 78.54%) scores ΔE2000=1.76 and CAM16=2.17, followed by Sugarplum (1394, ΔE=2.01). In Sherwin-Williams, Spangle (SW 6834, #E5DBE5, LRV 72.97%) achieves ΔE2000=0.9 ahead of Inspired Lilac (SW 6820, ΔE=2.16). Coordinate M100-1 with Ultra Pure White® (PR-W15) ceilings, Silver Chalice (640E-1) trim, Queen's Violet (S110-3) hallways, and Silverberry (670F-4) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Aroma.
Behr Aroma (M100-1) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 74% (#E6DCE4) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 89.4 L*_HK.
At 74% reflectance, Aroma (M100-1) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (312°, 17%, 88%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=88.74, a*=4.81, b*=-2.69) classifies Behr Aroma (M100-1) as a Warm Earthy Warm Taupe with C*=5.51 chroma and h°=330.8° hue.
Pair Aroma (M100-1) with North & East Windows for M100-1 (74% LRV) and Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under M100-1. Under 2700K evening bulbs, M100-1 shifts from #E6DCE4 toward #FFD5C2.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Aroma (M100-1, #E6DCE4) are Benjamin Moore Raspberry Ice (2072-70, #EBE3EA) at ΔE2000=1.76 and Sherwin-Williams Spangle (SW 6834, #E5DBE5) at ΔE2000=0.9.
Both 2072-70 and SW 6834 matches are verified against Aroma (M100-1) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Aroma (M100-1, LRV 74%), 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 Aroma (M100-1) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.