PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #E4D1C0 • LRV 66% • CIE D65 2°•
BEHR ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: S220-1
In-Store Active at Home DepotS220-1
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Autumn Blush
Warm Yellow-Cream
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
228, 209, 192
LRV REFLECTANCE
66%
HK LIGHTNESS
85.7 L*
Behr Official CatalogFamily: Beige & Cream • Code S220-1

Behr Autumn Blush (S220-1) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ BEHR #S220-1 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Behr Autumn Blush (S220-1) records 66% LRV and 85.7 L*_HK lightness (#E4D1C0, RGB 228/209/192). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=84.95, a*=3.84, b*=10.82, C*=11.48, h°=70.5°) place S220-1 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Autumn Blush (S220-1) are Benjamin Moore Soft Satin (2164-60, ΔE=0.81) and Sherwin-Williams Pueblo (SW 7711, ΔE=1.17).

1. LRV INDEX
66%
Medium-Light Balanced
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Warm Yellow-Cream
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
11.48
Rich Chromatic Saturation
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
70.5°
CIELAB L* 84.95 a* 3.84 b* 10.82
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for S220-1 (66% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for S220-1 (2700K shifts to #FFCAA2)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with S220-1 (#E4D1C0)
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with S220-1 (#E4D1C0)
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Behr Autumn Blush (S220-1)

Behr Autumn Blush (S220-1, #E4D1C0) 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)Autumn Blush (S220-1)#E4D1C066%Warm Yellow-Cream0.00 (Ref)
Benjamin Moore #1Soft Satin (2164-60)#E6D4C468.15%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.81 (98.3%)
Benjamin Moore #2White Oaks (1080)#DFCDBB63.2%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 1.27 (97.3%)
Sherwin-Williams #1Pueblo (SW 7711)#E6D0BD65.91%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 1.17 (97.5%)
Sherwin-Williams #2Only Natural (SW 7596)#E2D3C466.97%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 1.63 (96.6%)

Best Benjamin Moore Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Behr S220-1#E4D1C0 • LRV 66%
MATCH #1: Benjamin Moore 2164-60#E6D4C4 • LRV 68.15%
Benjamin Moore Soft Satin (2164-60)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.81CAM16: 1.00

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.81 match for S220-1: Soft Satin (2164-60) delivers +2.2 LRV points lighter than Autumn Blush (S220-1) with -0.69 softer C*=10.79 chroma.

SOURCE: Behr S220-1#E4D1C0 • LRV 66%
MATCH #2: Benjamin Moore 1080#DFCDBB • LRV 63.2%
Benjamin Moore White Oaks (1080)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.27CAM16: 1.49

Cross-room ΔE=1.27 equivalent for S220-1: White Oaks (1080) delivers -2.8 LRV points deeper than Autumn Blush (S220-1) with matched C*=11.72 saturation.

SOURCE: Behr S220-1#E4D1C0 • LRV 66%
MATCH #3: Benjamin Moore 1150#E9D4C0 • LRV 68.52%
Benjamin Moore Inner Peach (1150)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97.1% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.38CAM16: 1.45

Cross-room ΔE=1.38 equivalent for S220-1: Inner Peach (1150) delivers +2.5 LRV points lighter than Autumn Blush (S220-1) with +1.71 higher C*=13.19 chroma.

Best Sherwin-Williams Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Behr S220-1#E4D1C0 • LRV 66%
MATCH #1: Sherwin-Williams SW 7711#E6D0BD • LRV 65.91%
Sherwin-Williams Pueblo (SW 7711)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 97.5% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.17CAM16: 1.01

Cross-room ΔE=1.17 equivalent for S220-1: Pueblo (SW 7711) delivers identical 65.91% reflectance to S220-1 with +1.59 higher C*=13.07 chroma.

SOURCE: Behr S220-1#E4D1C0 • LRV 66%
MATCH #2: Sherwin-Williams SW 7596#E2D3C4 • LRV 66.97%
Sherwin-Williams Only Natural (SW 7596)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 96.6% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.63CAM16: 1.33

Cross-room ΔE=1.63 equivalent for S220-1: Only Natural (SW 7596) delivers +1 LRV points lighter than Autumn Blush (S220-1) with -1.81 softer C*=9.67 chroma.

SOURCE: Behr S220-1#E4D1C0 • LRV 66%
MATCH #3: Sherwin-Williams SW 7553#E7D7C6 • LRV 69.92%
Sherwin-Williams Fragile Beauty (SW 7553)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 96.1% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.84CAM16: 1.90

Cross-room ΔE=1.84 equivalent for S220-1: Fragile Beauty (SW 7553) delivers +3.9 LRV points lighter than Autumn Blush (S220-1) with -0.76 softer C*=10.72 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Behr Autumn Blush (S220-1)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Autumn Blush (#E4D1C0, LRV 66%).

LRV 94.18%
Ceiling for S220-1
Polar Bear
W-F-200
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 86%
Trim for S220-1
White Glove
W-D-610
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 66%
Autumn Blush (S220-1) Wall
Autumn Blush
S220-1
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 88%
Adjoining Room (S220-1)
White Grapefruit
P230-1
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 91%
Accent / Millwork (S220-1)
Historic Cream
ECC-49-2
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for S220-1 (66% LRV)

Autumn Blush (S220-1, b*=10.82) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with S220-1 (#E4D1C0)

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for S220-1 (2700K shifts to #FFCAA2)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Behr Alternatives to S220-1

Need Autumn Blush (S220-1, LRV 66%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #E4D1C0:

Lighter than S220-1 (+LRV)
Nutmeg Frost (S210-1)
LRV 72% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#ECD9CA
ΔE 2.09
Deeper than S220-1 (-LRV)
Pebbled Courtyard (250E-2)
LRV 61% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#DECAB9
ΔE 1.68
Warmer than S220-1 (+b*)
Spiced Beige (PPL-61)
LRV 67% • Rich Yellow-Cream
#E9D2BB
ΔE 2.29
Cooler than S220-1 (-b*)
Stonewashed Brown (N190-2)
LRV 62% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#DCCCC0
ΔE 2.41
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Autumn Blush (S220-1) 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 #S220-1
Color Reference Name:
Autumn Blush
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
66% • Warm Yellow-Cream
Behr #S220-1 • #E4D1C0 • LRV 66%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Behr Autumn Blush (S220-1)

Code S220-1 (Autumn Blush) reflects 66% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Autumn Blush (S220-1) registers J'=87.2, a'=3.24, and b'=7.10 with HSL (28°, 40%, 82%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 85.7 L*_HK. Because S220-1 carries a*=3.84 red-green and b*=10.82 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=11.48, Autumn Blush projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Behr S220-1 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Autumn Blush (S220-1) holds its native #EBD0B8 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, S220-1 adapts to #F1CEAF; at 3500K halogen, Autumn Blush transitions to #F6CDAA; at 3000K residential LED, S220-1 warms to #FCCBA5; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Autumn Blush (S220-1) settles at #FFCAA2.

When cross-matching Behr Autumn Blush (S220-1, #E4D1C0), Benjamin Moore Soft Satin (2164-60, #E6D4C4, LRV 68.15%) scores ΔE2000=0.81 and CAM16=1, followed by White Oaks (1080, ΔE=1.27). In Sherwin-Williams, Pueblo (SW 7711, #E6D0BD, LRV 65.91%) achieves ΔE2000=1.17 ahead of Only Natural (SW 7596, ΔE=1.63). Coordinate S220-1 with Polar Bear (W-F-200) ceilings, White Glove (W-D-610) trim, White Grapefruit (P230-1) hallways, and Historic Cream (ECC-49-2) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Behr Autumn Blush (S220-1)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Autumn Blush.

SPEC 01LRV 66% & H-K 85.7

What is the LRV of Behr Autumn Blush (S220-1)?

Behr Autumn Blush (S220-1) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 66% (#E4D1C0) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 85.7 L*_HK.

At 66% reflectance, Autumn Blush (S220-1) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=84.95) to hold its #E4D1C0 color in bright sun.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedS220-1
SPEC 02CIELAB L*84.95 a*3.84 b*10.82

What undertones does Behr Autumn Blush (S220-1) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=84.95, a*=3.84, b*=10.82) classifies Behr Autumn Blush (S220-1) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=11.48 chroma and h°=70.5° hue.

Pair Autumn Blush (S220-1) with North & East Windows for S220-1 (66% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with S220-1 (#E4D1C0). Under 2700K evening bulbs, S220-1 shifts from #E4D1C0 toward #FFCAA2.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedS220-1
SPEC 03S220-1 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Behr Autumn Blush (S220-1)?

Closest verified equivalents to Behr Autumn Blush (S220-1, #E4D1C0) are Benjamin Moore Soft Satin (2164-60, #E6D4C4) at ΔE2000=0.81 and Sherwin-Williams Pueblo (SW 7711, #E6D0BD) at ΔE2000=1.17.

Both 2164-60 and SW 7711 matches are verified against Autumn Blush (S220-1) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedS220-1
SPEC 04S220-1 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Behr Autumn Blush (S220-1)?

Alongside Behr Autumn Blush (S220-1, LRV 66%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr White Glove (W-D-610, #F0EFED, LRV 86%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.

Pairing White Glove (W-D-610) with Autumn Blush (S220-1) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedS220-1