PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #F1E8D2 • LRV 81% • CIE D65 2°•
BEHR ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: BWC-09
In-Store Active at Home DepotBWC-09
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Atlantis Pearl
Warm Yellow-Cream
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
241, 232, 210
LRV REFLECTANCE
81%
HK LIGHTNESS
93 L*
Behr Official CatalogFamily: White & Off-White • Code BWC-09

Behr Atlantis Pearl (BWC-09) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ BEHR #BWC-09 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Behr Atlantis Pearl (BWC-09) records 81% LRV and 93 L*_HK lightness (#F1E8D2, RGB 241/232/210). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=92.16, a*=-0.58, b*=11.79, C*=11.8, h°=92.8°) place BWC-09 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Atlantis Pearl (BWC-09) are Benjamin Moore Canvas (267, ΔE=0.8) and Sherwin-Williams Crème (SW 7556, ΔE=1.42).

1. LRV INDEX
81%
High Reflectance (Bright)
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Warm Yellow-Cream
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
11.8
Rich Chromatic Saturation
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
92.8°
CIELAB L* 92.16 a* -0.58 b* 11.79
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for BWC-09 (81% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for BWC-09 (2700K shifts to #FFE0B1)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Bleached Ash
Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under BWC-09
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Behr Atlantis Pearl (BWC-09)

Behr Atlantis Pearl (BWC-09, #F1E8D2) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.

Role / BrandPaint Color Name & CodeHEX CodeLRV %Undertone ProfileCIE ΔE 2000
SOURCE (Behr)Atlantis Pearl (BWC-09)#F1E8D281%Warm Yellow-Cream0.00 (Ref)
Benjamin Moore #1Canvas (267)#F3EBD683.57%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.80 (98.3%)
Benjamin Moore #2White Mountains (906)#F4EAD583.15%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.85 (98.2%)
Sherwin-Williams #1Crème (SW 7556)#F4E8D281.88%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 1.42 (97%)
Sherwin-Williams #2Classical White (SW 2829)#ECE1CB76.26%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 1.72 (96.4%)

Best Benjamin Moore Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Behr BWC-09#F1E8D2 • LRV 81%
MATCH #1: Benjamin Moore 267#F3EBD6 • LRV 83.57%
Benjamin Moore Canvas (267)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.80CAM16: 0.95

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.8 match for BWC-09: Canvas (267) delivers +2.6 LRV points lighter than Atlantis Pearl (BWC-09) with -0.62 softer C*=11.18 chroma.

SOURCE: Behr BWC-09#F1E8D2 • LRV 81%
MATCH #2: Benjamin Moore 906#F4EAD5 • LRV 83.15%
Benjamin Moore White Mountains (906)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.2% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.85CAM16: 0.86

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.85 match for BWC-09: White Mountains (906) delivers +2.2 LRV points lighter than Atlantis Pearl (BWC-09) with matched C*=11.41 saturation.

SOURCE: Behr BWC-09#F1E8D2 • LRV 81%
MATCH #3: Benjamin Moore 204#F3EBD4 • LRV 83.49%
Benjamin Moore Woodmont Cream (204)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.1% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.90CAM16: 0.94

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.9 match for BWC-09: Woodmont Cream (204) delivers +2.5 LRV points lighter than Atlantis Pearl (BWC-09) with matched C*=12.18 saturation.

Best Sherwin-Williams Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Behr BWC-09#F1E8D2 • LRV 81%
MATCH #1: Sherwin-Williams SW 7556#F4E8D2 • LRV 81.88%
Sherwin-Williams Crème (SW 7556)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.42CAM16: 0.94

Cross-room ΔE=1.42 equivalent for BWC-09: Crème (SW 7556) delivers identical 81.88% reflectance to BWC-09 with matched C*=12.17 saturation.

SOURCE: Behr BWC-09#F1E8D2 • LRV 81%
MATCH #2: Sherwin-Williams SW 2829#ECE1CB • LRV 76.26%
Sherwin-Williams Classical White (SW 2829)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 96.4% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.72CAM16: 2.08

Cross-room ΔE=1.72 equivalent for BWC-09: Classical White (SW 2829) delivers -4.7 LRV points deeper than Atlantis Pearl (BWC-09) with matched C*=12.11 saturation.

SOURCE: Behr BWC-09#F1E8D2 • LRV 81%
MATCH #3: Sherwin-Williams SW 6413#E9E1CA • LRV 75.69%
Sherwin-Williams Restoration Ivory (SW 6413)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 96.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.74CAM16: 2.31

Cross-room ΔE=1.74 equivalent for BWC-09: Restoration Ivory (SW 6413) delivers -5.3 LRV points deeper than Atlantis Pearl (BWC-09) with matched C*=12.28 saturation.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Behr Atlantis Pearl (BWC-09)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Atlantis Pearl (#F1E8D2, LRV 81%).

LRV 94.84%
Ceiling for BWC-09
Bakery Box
BL-W9
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 84%
Trim for BWC-09
Vibrant White
BWC-12
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 81%
Atlantis Pearl (BWC-09) Wall
Atlantis Pearl
BWC-09
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 59%
Adjoining Room (BWC-09)
Sandstone Cliff
750C-3
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 47%
Accent / Millwork (BWC-09)
Koala Bear
780D-4
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for BWC-09 (81% LRV)

Atlantis Pearl (BWC-09, b*=11.79) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under BWC-09

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for BWC-09 (2700K shifts to #FFE0B1)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Behr Alternatives to BWC-09

Need Atlantis Pearl (BWC-09, LRV 81%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #F1E8D2:

Lighter than BWC-09 (+LRV)
Smooth Silk (YL-W7)
LRV 85.52% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#F7EDD7
ΔE 1.2
Deeper than BWC-09 (-LRV)
Ivory Lace (PPU7-15)
LRV 76% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#ECE2CC
ΔE 1.35
Warmer than BWC-09 (+b*)
Honeysuckle White (330C-1)
LRV 85% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#F8ECD3
ΔE 1.69
Cooler than BWC-09 (-b*)
Cottage White 1813 (1813)
LRV 84.47% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#F4ECD9
ΔE 1.38
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Atlantis Pearl (BWC-09) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.

Net Paintable Area: 360 sq.ft.
REAL-TIME ESTIMATOR RESULT
2.1 Gallons Calculated
Buy 3 Gallons (for ~360 sq.ft.)
Field Contractor SpecificationCSI MASTERFORMAT 09 91 23
Manufacturer & Code:
Behr #BWC-09
Color Reference Name:
Atlantis Pearl
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
81% • Warm Yellow-Cream
Behr #BWC-09 • #F1E8D2 • LRV 81%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Behr Atlantis Pearl (BWC-09)

Code BWC-09 (Atlantis Pearl) reflects 81% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Atlantis Pearl (BWC-09) registers J'=93.4, a'=-0.43, and b'=7.87 with HSL (43°, 53%, 88%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 93 L*_HK. Because BWC-09 carries a*=-0.58 red-green and b*=11.79 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=11.8, Atlantis Pearl projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Behr BWC-09 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Atlantis Pearl (BWC-09) holds its native #F9E6C9 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, BWC-09 adapts to #FFE5C0; at 3500K halogen, Atlantis Pearl transitions to #FFE4BA; at 3000K residential LED, BWC-09 warms to #FFE2B5; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Atlantis Pearl (BWC-09) settles at #FFE0B1.

When cross-matching Behr Atlantis Pearl (BWC-09, #F1E8D2), Benjamin Moore Canvas (267, #F3EBD6, LRV 83.57%) scores ΔE2000=0.8 and CAM16=0.95, followed by White Mountains (906, ΔE=0.85). In Sherwin-Williams, Crème (SW 7556, #F4E8D2, LRV 81.88%) achieves ΔE2000=1.42 ahead of Classical White (SW 2829, ΔE=1.72). Coordinate BWC-09 with Bakery Box (BL-W9) ceilings, Vibrant White (BWC-12) trim, Sandstone Cliff (750C-3) hallways, and Koala Bear (780D-4) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Behr Atlantis Pearl (BWC-09)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Atlantis Pearl.

SPEC 01LRV 81% & H-K 93

What is the LRV of Behr Atlantis Pearl (BWC-09)?

Behr Atlantis Pearl (BWC-09) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 81% (#F1E8D2) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 93 L*_HK.

At 81% reflectance, Atlantis Pearl (BWC-09) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (43°, 53%, 88%).

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedBWC-09
SPEC 02CIELAB L*92.16 a*-0.58 b*11.79

What undertones does Behr Atlantis Pearl (BWC-09) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=92.16, a*=-0.58, b*=11.79) classifies Behr Atlantis Pearl (BWC-09) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=11.8 chroma and h°=92.8° hue.

Pair Atlantis Pearl (BWC-09) with North & East Windows for BWC-09 (81% LRV) and Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under BWC-09. Under 2700K evening bulbs, BWC-09 shifts from #F1E8D2 toward #FFE0B1.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedBWC-09
SPEC 03BWC-09 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Behr Atlantis Pearl (BWC-09)?

Closest verified equivalents to Behr Atlantis Pearl (BWC-09, #F1E8D2) are Benjamin Moore Canvas (267, #F3EBD6) at ΔE2000=0.8 and Sherwin-Williams Crème (SW 7556, #F4E8D2) at ΔE2000=1.42.

Both 267 and SW 7556 matches are verified against Atlantis Pearl (BWC-09) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedBWC-09
SPEC 04BWC-09 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Behr Atlantis Pearl (BWC-09)?

Alongside Behr Atlantis Pearl (BWC-09, LRV 81%), 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 Atlantis Pearl (BWC-09) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedBWC-09