Behr Artist's Canvas (UL150-8) records 78.08% LRV and 91.3 L*_HK lightness (#EEE3D4, RGB 238/227/212). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=90.72, a*=1.24, b*=8.66, C*=8.75, h°=81.9°) place UL150-8 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Artist's Canvas (UL150-8) are Benjamin Moore First Crush (CSP-310, ΔE=1.25) and Sherwin-Williams Steamed Milk (SW 7554, ΔE=0.63).
Behr Artist's Canvas (UL150-8, #EEE3D4) 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) | Artist's Canvas (UL150-8) | #EEE3D4 | 78.08% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | First Crush (CSP-310) | #E8DECF | 74.1% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.25 (97.4%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Puppy Paws (1156) | #F0E2D2 | 77.82% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.29 (97.3%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Steamed Milk (SW 7554) | #ECE1D1 | 76.51% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.63 (98.7%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Moderate White (SW 6140) | #E9DECF | 74.28% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.10 (97.7%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.25 equivalent for UL150-8: First Crush (CSP-310) delivers -4 LRV points deeper than Artist's Canvas (UL150-8) with matched C*=8.62 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.29 equivalent for UL150-8: Puppy Paws (1156) delivers identical 77.82% reflectance to UL150-8 with +1.02 higher C*=9.77 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.29 equivalent for UL150-8: Pristine (OC-75) delivers identical 77.82% reflectance to UL150-8 with +1.02 higher C*=9.77 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.63 match for UL150-8: Steamed Milk (SW 7554) delivers -1.6 LRV points deeper than Artist's Canvas (UL150-8) with matched C*=9.22 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.1 equivalent for UL150-8: Moderate White (SW 6140) delivers -3.8 LRV points deeper than Artist's Canvas (UL150-8) with matched C*=8.78 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.39 equivalent for UL150-8: Panda White (SW 6147) delivers -1.3 LRV points deeper than Artist's Canvas (UL150-8) with -0.94 softer C*=7.81 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Artist's Canvas (#EEE3D4, LRV 78.08%).
Artist's Canvas (UL150-8, b*=8.66) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Artist's Canvas (78.08% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for UL150-8 (2700K shifts to #FFDBB3)
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Code UL150-8 (Artist's Canvas) reflects 78.08% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Artist's Canvas (UL150-8) registers J'=92.2, a'=1.01, and b'=5.87 with HSL (35°, 43%, 88%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 91.3 L*_HK. Because UL150-8 carries a*=1.24 red-green and b*=8.66 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=8.75, Artist's Canvas projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr UL150-8 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Artist's Canvas (UL150-8) holds its native #F6E1CB swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, UL150-8 adapts to #FDE0C2; at 3500K halogen, Artist's Canvas transitions to #FFDFBC; at 3000K residential LED, UL150-8 warms to #FFDDB7; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Artist's Canvas (UL150-8) settles at #FFDBB3.
When cross-matching Behr Artist's Canvas (UL150-8, #EEE3D4), Benjamin Moore First Crush (CSP-310, #E8DECF, LRV 74.1%) scores ΔE2000=1.25 and CAM16=1.66, followed by Puppy Paws (1156, ΔE=1.29). In Sherwin-Williams, Steamed Milk (SW 7554, #ECE1D1, LRV 76.51%) achieves ΔE2000=0.63 ahead of Moderate White (SW 6140, ΔE=1.1). Coordinate UL150-8 with Ultra Pure White® (UPW) ceilings, Celestial Glow (PWN-36) trim, Gallery Taupe (ICC-89) hallways, and Castle Path (730C-3) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Artist's Canvas.
Behr Artist's Canvas (UL150-8) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 78.08% (#EEE3D4) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 91.3 L*_HK.
At 78.08% reflectance, Artist's Canvas (UL150-8) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (35°, 43%, 88%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=90.72, a*=1.24, b*=8.66) classifies Behr Artist's Canvas (UL150-8) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=8.75 chroma and h°=81.9° hue.
Pair Artist's Canvas (UL150-8) with North & East Windows for UL150-8 (78.08% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Artist's Canvas (78.08% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, UL150-8 shifts from #EEE3D4 toward #FFDBB3.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Artist's Canvas (UL150-8, #EEE3D4) are Benjamin Moore First Crush (CSP-310, #E8DECF) at ΔE2000=1.25 and Sherwin-Williams Steamed Milk (SW 7554, #ECE1D1) at ΔE2000=0.63.
Both CSP-310 and SW 7554 matches are verified against Artist's Canvas (UL150-8) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Artist's Canvas (UL150-8, LRV 78.08%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Celestial Glow (PWN-36, #EAEBE9, LRV 83%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Celestial Glow (PWN-36) with Artist's Canvas (UL150-8) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.