Behr Baby Artichoke (S330-1) records 77% LRV and 91 L*_HK lightness (#E9E3CE, RGB 233/227/206). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=90.19, a*=-1.48, b*=10.98, C*=11.08, h°=97.7°) place S330-1 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Baby Artichoke (S330-1) are Benjamin Moore Prentis Cream (CW-100, ΔE=0.62) and Sherwin-Williams Restoration Ivory (SW 6413, ΔE=1.08).
Behr Baby Artichoke (S330-1, #E9E3CE) 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) | Baby Artichoke (S330-1) | #E9E3CE | 77% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Prentis Cream (CW-100) | #E8E1CC | 75.59% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.62 (98.7%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Lancaster White (OC-144) | #E6E1CC | 75.24% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.68 (98.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Restoration Ivory (SW 6413) | #E9E1CA | 75.69% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.08 (97.7%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Polar Bear (SW 7564) | #E8DFCA | 74.43% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.62 (96.6%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.62 match for S330-1: Prentis Cream (CW-100) delivers -1.4 LRV points deeper than Baby Artichoke (S330-1) with matched C*=11.18 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.68 match for S330-1: Lancaster White (OC-144) delivers -1.8 LRV points deeper than Baby Artichoke (S330-1) with matched C*=11.03 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.68 match for S330-1: Lancaster White (PM-31) delivers -1.8 LRV points deeper than Baby Artichoke (S330-1) with matched C*=11.03 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.08 equivalent for S330-1: Restoration Ivory (SW 6413) delivers -1.3 LRV points deeper than Baby Artichoke (S330-1) with +1.2 higher C*=12.28 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.62 equivalent for S330-1: Polar Bear (SW 7564) delivers -2.6 LRV points deeper than Baby Artichoke (S330-1) with matched C*=11.4 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.93 equivalent for S330-1: Restful White (SW 7563) delivers +4 LRV points lighter than Baby Artichoke (S330-1) with -2.05 softer C*=9.03 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Baby Artichoke (#E9E3CE, LRV 77%).
Baby Artichoke (S330-1, b*=10.98) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
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3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for S330-1 (2700K shifts to #FFDBAE)
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Code S330-1 (Baby Artichoke) reflects 77% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Baby Artichoke (S330-1) registers J'=91.6, a'=-1.25, and b'=7.50 with HSL (47°, 38%, 86%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 91 L*_HK. Because S330-1 carries a*=-1.48 red-green and b*=10.98 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=11.08, Baby Artichoke projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr S330-1 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Baby Artichoke (S330-1) holds its native #F1E1C5 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, S330-1 adapts to #F8E0BC; at 3500K halogen, Baby Artichoke transitions to #FDDFB7; at 3000K residential LED, S330-1 warms to #FFDDB1; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Baby Artichoke (S330-1) settles at #FFDBAE.
When cross-matching Behr Baby Artichoke (S330-1, #E9E3CE), Benjamin Moore Prentis Cream (CW-100, #E8E1CC, LRV 75.59%) scores ΔE2000=0.62 and CAM16=0.63, followed by Lancaster White (OC-144, ΔE=0.68). In Sherwin-Williams, Restoration Ivory (SW 6413, #E9E1CA, LRV 75.69%) achieves ΔE2000=1.08 ahead of Polar Bear (SW 7564, ΔE=1.62). Coordinate S330-1 with Ultra Pure White® (PPU18-6) ceilings, Vibrant White (BWC-12) trim, Dune Grass (N340-2) hallways, and Koala Bear (780D-4) accents.
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Behr Baby Artichoke (S330-1) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 77% (#E9E3CE) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 91 L*_HK.
At 77% reflectance, Baby Artichoke (S330-1) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (47°, 38%, 86%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=90.19, a*=-1.48, b*=10.98) classifies Behr Baby Artichoke (S330-1) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=11.08 chroma and h°=97.7° hue.
Pair Baby Artichoke (S330-1) with North & East Windows for S330-1 (77% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Baby Artichoke (S330-1). Under 2700K evening bulbs, S330-1 shifts from #E9E3CE toward #FFDBAE.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Baby Artichoke (S330-1, #E9E3CE) are Benjamin Moore Prentis Cream (CW-100, #E8E1CC) at ΔE2000=0.62 and Sherwin-Williams Restoration Ivory (SW 6413, #E9E1CA) at ΔE2000=1.08.
Both CW-100 and SW 6413 matches are verified against Baby Artichoke (S330-1) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Baby Artichoke (S330-1, LRV 77%), 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 Baby Artichoke (S330-1) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.