Behr Avenue Tan (HDC-AC-04) records 55% LRV and 80 L*_HK lightness (#D2C2B0, RGB 210/194/176). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=79.28, a*=2.66, b*=11.09, C*=11.4, h°=76.5°) place HDC-AC-04 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Avenue Tan (HDC-AC-04) are Benjamin Moore Chocolate Mousse (1025, ΔE=0.89) and Sherwin-Williams Sand Dollar (SW 6099, ΔE=1.25).
Behr Avenue Tan (HDC-AC-04, #D2C2B0) 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) | Avenue Tan (HDC-AC-04) | #D2C2B0 | 55% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Chocolate Mousse (1025) | #D1C0AF | 54.57% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.89 (98.1%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Royal Flax (CSP-315) | #CEC0AE | 54.09% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.13 (97.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Sand Dollar (SW 6099) | #D7C5B3 | 57.88% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.25 (97.4%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Nantucket Dune (SW 7527) | #D0BFAA | 53.82% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.37 (97.1%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.89 match for HDC-AC-04: Chocolate Mousse (1025) delivers identical 54.57% reflectance to HDC-AC-04 with matched C*=11.19 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.13 equivalent for HDC-AC-04: Royal Flax (CSP-315) delivers identical 54.09% reflectance to HDC-AC-04 with matched C*=11.02 saturation.
Visual ΔE=2 alternative to HDC-AC-04: King Arthur'S Court (1081) delivers +1.3 LRV points lighter than Avenue Tan (HDC-AC-04) with +2.46 higher C*=13.86 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.25 equivalent for HDC-AC-04: Sand Dollar (SW 6099) delivers +2.9 LRV points lighter than Avenue Tan (HDC-AC-04) with matched C*=11.8 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.37 equivalent for HDC-AC-04: Nantucket Dune (SW 7527) delivers -1.2 LRV points deeper than Avenue Tan (HDC-AC-04) with +1.63 higher C*=13.03 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.47 equivalent for HDC-AC-04: Bungalow Beige (SW 7511) delivers -1.4 LRV points deeper than Avenue Tan (HDC-AC-04) with -1.75 softer C*=9.65 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Avenue Tan (#D2C2B0, LRV 55%).
Avenue Tan (HDC-AC-04, b*=11.09) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Avenue Tan
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for HDC-AC-04 (2700K shifts to #EDBB94)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Avenue Tan (HDC-AC-04) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code HDC-AC-04 (Avenue Tan) reflects 55% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Avenue Tan (HDC-AC-04) registers J'=81.9, a'=2.31, and b'=7.36 with HSL (32°, 27%, 76%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 80 L*_HK. Because HDC-AC-04 carries a*=2.66 red-green and b*=11.09 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=11.4, Avenue Tan projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr HDC-AC-04 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Avenue Tan (HDC-AC-04) holds its native #D9C1A8 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, HDC-AC-04 adapts to #DEBFA1; at 3500K halogen, Avenue Tan transitions to #E3BE9C; at 3000K residential LED, HDC-AC-04 warms to #E9BD97; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Avenue Tan (HDC-AC-04) settles at #EDBB94.
When cross-matching Behr Avenue Tan (HDC-AC-04, #D2C2B0), Benjamin Moore Chocolate Mousse (1025, #D1C0AF, LRV 54.57%) scores ΔE2000=0.89 and CAM16=0.74, followed by Royal Flax (CSP-315, ΔE=1.13). In Sherwin-Williams, Sand Dollar (SW 6099, #D7C5B3, LRV 57.88%) achieves ΔE2000=1.25 ahead of Nantucket Dune (SW 7527, ΔE=1.37). Coordinate HDC-AC-04 with Blanca Peak (HDC-NT-04G) ceilings, Silver Chalice (640E-1) trim, Buckwheat Flour (S280-1) hallways, and Historic Cream (ECC-49-2) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Avenue Tan.
Behr Avenue Tan (HDC-AC-04) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 55% (#D2C2B0) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 80 L*_HK.
At 55% reflectance, Avenue Tan (HDC-AC-04) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=79.28) to hold its #D2C2B0 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=79.28, a*=2.66, b*=11.09) classifies Behr Avenue Tan (HDC-AC-04) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=11.4 chroma and h°=76.5° hue.
Pair Avenue Tan (HDC-AC-04) with North & East Windows for HDC-AC-04 (55% LRV) and Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Avenue Tan. Under 2700K evening bulbs, HDC-AC-04 shifts from #D2C2B0 toward #EDBB94.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Avenue Tan (HDC-AC-04, #D2C2B0) are Benjamin Moore Chocolate Mousse (1025, #D1C0AF) at ΔE2000=0.89 and Sherwin-Williams Sand Dollar (SW 6099, #D7C5B3) at ΔE2000=1.25.
Both 1025 and SW 6099 matches are verified against Avenue Tan (HDC-AC-04) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Avenue Tan (HDC-AC-04, LRV 55%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Silver Chalice (640E-1, #ECEBE9, LRV 83%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Silver Chalice (640E-1) with Avenue Tan (HDC-AC-04) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.