Behr Ash White (W-F-520) records 76% LRV and 90.1 L*_HK lightness (#DFE3E2, RGB 223/227/226). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=89.91, a*=-1.52, b*=0.02, C*=1.52, h°=179.2°) place W-F-520 in the Organic Sage Green-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Ash White (W-F-520) are Benjamin Moore Stone White (2120-70, ΔE=0.54) and Sherwin-Williams Rock Candy (SW 6231, ΔE=0.74).
Behr Ash White (W-F-520, #DFE3E2) 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 White (W-F-520) | #DFE3E2 | 76% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Stone White (2120-70) | #DFE3E3 | 76.14% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 0.54 (98.9%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Genesis White (2134-70) | #E1E4E3 | 77.03% | Crisp Neutral True White/Grey | ΔE 0.54 (98.9%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Rock Candy (SW 6231) | #DEE1DF | 74.7% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 0.74 (98.4%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Quicksilver (SW 6245) | #DDE2E0 | 75.13% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 0.83 (98.3%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.54 match for W-F-520: Stone White (2120-70) delivers identical 76.14% reflectance to W-F-520 with matched C*=1.42 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.54 match for W-F-520: Genesis White (2134-70) delivers +1 LRV points lighter than Ash White (W-F-520) with matched C*=1.2 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.59 match for W-F-520: Marilyn'S Dress (2125-60) delivers identical 76.91% reflectance to W-F-520 with matched C*=1.42 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.74 match for W-F-520: Rock Candy (SW 6231) delivers -1.3 LRV points deeper than Ash White (W-F-520) with matched C*=1.5 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.83 match for W-F-520: Quicksilver (SW 6245) delivers identical 75.13% reflectance to W-F-520 with +0.56 higher C*=2.08 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.88 match for W-F-520: Rarified Air (SW 6525) delivers +2.3 LRV points lighter than Ash White (W-F-520) with matched C*=1.77 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Ash White (#DFE3E2, LRV 76%).
Ash White (W-F-520, h°=179.2°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Behr walls.
Golden Teak, Pecan & Terracotta Pavers grounded by Ash White
2700K–3000K Warm LED for W-F-520 (4000K renders #EEE0CF)
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Code W-F-520 (Ash White) reflects 76% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Ash White (W-F-520) registers J'=91.4, a'=-3.26, and b'=-0.63 with HSL (165°, 7%, 88%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 90.1 L*_HK. Because W-F-520 carries a*=-1.52 red-green and b*=0.02 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=1.52, Ash White projects a cool organic sage green-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr W-F-520 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Ash White (W-F-520) holds its native #E7E1D9 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, W-F-520 adapts to #EEE0CF; at 3500K halogen, Ash White transitions to #F4DFC9; at 3000K residential LED, W-F-520 warms to #FADDC4; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Ash White (W-F-520) settles at #FFDCC0.
When cross-matching Behr Ash White (W-F-520, #DFE3E2), Benjamin Moore Stone White (2120-70, #DFE3E3, LRV 76.14%) scores ΔE2000=0.54 and CAM16=0.63, followed by Genesis White (2134-70, ΔE=0.54). In Sherwin-Williams, Rock Candy (SW 6231, #DEE1DF, LRV 74.7%) achieves ΔE2000=0.74 ahead of Quicksilver (SW 6245, ΔE=0.83). Coordinate W-F-520 with Frost Bl-w15 (BL-W15) ceilings, Bridal Veil (W-D-600) trim, Silver Mine (PPU26-18) hallways, and Silverstone (PPU26-08) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Ash White.
Behr Ash White (W-F-520) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 76% (#DFE3E2) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 90.1 L*_HK.
At 76% reflectance, Ash White (W-F-520) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (165°, 7%, 88%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=89.91, a*=-1.52, b*=0.02) classifies Behr Ash White (W-F-520) as a Cool Organic Sage Green-Grey with C*=1.52 chroma and h°=179.2° hue.
Pair Ash White (W-F-520) with South & West Sun Exposure for W-F-520 (76% LRV) and Golden Teak, Pecan & Terracotta Pavers grounded by Ash White. Under 2700K evening bulbs, W-F-520 shifts from #DFE3E2 toward #FFDCC0.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Ash White (W-F-520, #DFE3E2) are Benjamin Moore Stone White (2120-70, #DFE3E3) at ΔE2000=0.54 and Sherwin-Williams Rock Candy (SW 6231, #DEE1DF) at ΔE2000=0.74.
Both 2120-70 and SW 6231 matches are verified against Ash White (W-F-520) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Ash White (W-F-520, LRV 76%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Bridal Veil (W-D-600, #F3F1EE, LRV 88%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Bridal Veil (W-D-600) with Ash White (W-F-520) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.