Behr Ash Rose (N130-2) records 56% LRV and 80 L*_HK lightness (#D1C2BC, RGB 209/194/188). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=79.48, a*=4.24, b*=4.91, C*=6.49, h°=49.2°) place N130-2 in the Warm Gold-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Ash Rose (N130-2) are Benjamin Moore Gobi Desert (2110-50, ΔE=0.52) and Sherwin-Williams White Truffle (SW 6029, ΔE=1.49).
Behr Ash Rose (N130-2, #D1C2BC) 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) | Ash Rose (N130-2) | #D1C2BC | 56% | Warm Gold-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Gobi Desert (2110-50) | #D3C3BD | 56.7% | Warm Gold-Beige | ΔE 0.52 (98.9%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Rose Dust (1010) | #D3C4BA | 57.04% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 2.07 (95.7%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | White Truffle (SW 6029) | #D7C8C2 | 59.8% | Warm Gold-Beige | ΔE 1.49 (96.9%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Angora (SW 6036) | #D1C5BE | 57.33% | Warm Gold-Beige | ΔE 1.70 (96.4%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.52 match for N130-2: Gobi Desert (2110-50) delivers identical 56.7% reflectance to N130-2 with matched C*=6.82 saturation.
Visual ΔE=2.07 alternative to N130-2: Rose Dust (1010) delivers +1 LRV points lighter than Ash Rose (N130-2) with +1.29 higher C*=7.78 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.07 alternative to N130-2: Old Stone (CC-424) delivers +1 LRV points lighter than Ash Rose (N130-2) with +1.29 higher C*=7.78 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.49 equivalent for N130-2: White Truffle (SW 6029) delivers +3.8 LRV points lighter than Ash Rose (N130-2) with matched C*=6.45 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.7 equivalent for N130-2: Angora (SW 6036) delivers +1.3 LRV points lighter than Ash Rose (N130-2) with -0.66 softer C*=5.83 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.88 equivalent for N130-2: Unfussy Beige (SW 6043) delivers +3.6 LRV points lighter than Ash Rose (N130-2) with matched C*=6.74 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Ash Rose (#D1C2BC, LRV 56%).
Ash Rose (N130-2, b*=4.91) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with N130-2 (#D1C2BC)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for N130-2 (2700K shifts to #ECBB9F)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Ash Rose (N130-2) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code N130-2 (Ash Rose) reflects 56% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Ash Rose (N130-2) registers J'=82.2, a'=3.68, and b'=3.48 with HSL (17°, 19%, 78%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 80 L*_HK. Because N130-2 carries a*=4.24 red-green and b*=4.91 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=6.49, Ash Rose projects a warm warm gold-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr N130-2 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Ash Rose (N130-2) holds its native #D8C1B4 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, N130-2 adapts to #DEBFAC; at 3500K halogen, Ash Rose transitions to #E2BEA7; at 3000K residential LED, N130-2 warms to #E8BDA2; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Ash Rose (N130-2) settles at #ECBB9F.
When cross-matching Behr Ash Rose (N130-2, #D1C2BC), Benjamin Moore Gobi Desert (2110-50, #D3C3BD, LRV 56.7%) scores ΔE2000=0.52 and CAM16=0.53, followed by Rose Dust (1010, ΔE=2.07). In Sherwin-Williams, White Truffle (SW 6029, #D7C8C2, LRV 59.8%) achieves ΔE2000=1.49 ahead of Angora (SW 6036, ΔE=1.7). Coordinate N130-2 with Shea (RD-W9) ceilings, Vibrant White (BWC-12) trim, Fading Fog (PR-W07) hallways, and Moonlit Beach (RD-W5) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Ash Rose.
Behr Ash Rose (N130-2) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 56% (#D1C2BC) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 80 L*_HK.
At 56% reflectance, Ash Rose (N130-2) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=79.48) to hold its #D1C2BC color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=79.48, a*=4.24, b*=4.91) classifies Behr Ash Rose (N130-2) as a Warm Warm Gold-Beige with C*=6.49 chroma and h°=49.2° hue.
Pair Ash Rose (N130-2) with North & East Windows for N130-2 (56% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with N130-2 (#D1C2BC). Under 2700K evening bulbs, N130-2 shifts from #D1C2BC toward #ECBB9F.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Ash Rose (N130-2, #D1C2BC) are Benjamin Moore Gobi Desert (2110-50, #D3C3BD) at ΔE2000=0.52 and Sherwin-Williams White Truffle (SW 6029, #D7C8C2) at ΔE2000=1.49.
Both 2110-50 and SW 6029 matches are verified against Ash Rose (N130-2) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Ash Rose (N130-2, LRV 56%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Vibrant White (BWC-12, #EAEDEB, LRV 84%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Vibrant White (BWC-12) with Ash Rose (N130-2) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.