Behr Ashen Tan (N220-2) records 60% LRV and 82.2 L*_HK lightness (#D3CABF, RGB 211/202/191). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=81.76, a*=1.23, b*=6.6, C*=6.71, h°=79.4°) place N220-2 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Ashen Tan (N220-2) are Benjamin Moore Mocha Cream (995, ΔE=0.57) and Sherwin-Williams Popular Gray (SW 6071, ΔE=1.02).
Behr Ashen Tan (N220-2, #D3CABF) 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) | Ashen Tan (N220-2) | #D3CABF | 60% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Mocha Cream (995) | #D3C9BD | 59.45% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.57 (98.8%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Mocha Cream (CC-458) | #D3C9BD | 59.45% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.57 (98.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Popular Gray (SW 6071) | #D4CCC3 | 61.24% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.02 (97.9%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Modern Gray (SW 7632) | #D6CEC3 | 62.52% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.04 (97.8%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.57 match for N220-2: Mocha Cream (995) delivers identical 59.45% reflectance to N220-2 with +0.66 higher C*=7.37 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.57 match for N220-2: Mocha Cream (CC-458) delivers identical 59.45% reflectance to N220-2 with +0.66 higher C*=7.37 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.66 match for N220-2: Desert Light (1004) delivers -1.2 LRV points deeper than Ashen Tan (N220-2) with matched C*=6.93 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.02 equivalent for N220-2: Popular Gray (SW 6071) delivers +1.2 LRV points lighter than Ashen Tan (N220-2) with -1.12 softer C*=5.59 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.04 equivalent for N220-2: Modern Gray (SW 7632) delivers +2.5 LRV points lighter than Ashen Tan (N220-2) with matched C*=6.51 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.06 equivalent for N220-2: Realist Beige (SW 6078) delivers -1 LRV points deeper than Ashen Tan (N220-2) with matched C*=7.14 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Ashen Tan (#D3CABF, LRV 60%).
Ashen Tan (N220-2, b*=6.6) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under N220-2
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for N220-2 (2700K shifts to #EFC3A1)
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Code N220-2 (Ashen Tan) reflects 60% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Ashen Tan (N220-2) registers J'=84.2, a'=0.98, and b'=4.64 with HSL (33°, 19%, 79%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 82.2 L*_HK. Because N220-2 carries a*=1.23 red-green and b*=6.6 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=6.71, Ashen Tan projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr N220-2 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Ashen Tan (N220-2) holds its native #DAC9B7 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, N220-2 adapts to #E0C7AF; at 3500K halogen, Ashen Tan transitions to #E5C6A9; at 3000K residential LED, N220-2 warms to #EBC4A5; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Ashen Tan (N220-2) settles at #EFC3A1.
When cross-matching Behr Ashen Tan (N220-2, #D3CABF), Benjamin Moore Mocha Cream (995, #D3C9BD, LRV 59.45%) scores ΔE2000=0.57 and CAM16=0.52, followed by Mocha Cream (CC-458, ΔE=0.57). In Sherwin-Williams, Popular Gray (SW 6071, #D4CCC3, LRV 61.24%) achieves ΔE2000=1.02 ahead of Modern Gray (SW 7632, ΔE=1.04). Coordinate N220-2 with Frost 1857 (1857) ceilings, Ambience White (PR-W8) trim, Table Linen (PPL-50) hallways, and Clear Moon (PWN-30) accents.
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Behr Ashen Tan (N220-2) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 60% (#D3CABF) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 82.2 L*_HK.
At 60% reflectance, Ashen Tan (N220-2) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=81.76) to hold its #D3CABF color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=81.76, a*=1.23, b*=6.6) classifies Behr Ashen Tan (N220-2) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=6.71 chroma and h°=79.4° hue.
Pair Ashen Tan (N220-2) with North & East Windows for N220-2 (60% LRV) and Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under N220-2. Under 2700K evening bulbs, N220-2 shifts from #D3CABF toward #EFC3A1.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Ashen Tan (N220-2, #D3CABF) are Benjamin Moore Mocha Cream (995, #D3C9BD) at ΔE2000=0.57 and Sherwin-Williams Popular Gray (SW 6071, #D4CCC3) at ΔE2000=1.02.
Both 995 and SW 6071 matches are verified against Ashen Tan (N220-2) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Ashen Tan (N220-2, LRV 60%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Ambience White (PR-W8, #EBECEC, LRV 83.7%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Ambience White (PR-W8) with Ashen Tan (N220-2) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.