Behr Back To Nature (S340-4) records 48% LRV and 76.2 L*_HK lightness (#BDB98F, RGB 189/185/143). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=74.51, a*=-5.42, b*=21.88, C*=22.54, h°=103.9°) place S340-4 in the Rich Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Back To Nature (S340-4) are Benjamin Moore Lewiville Green (494, ΔE=1.22) and Sherwin-Williams Baby Bok Choy (SW 9037, ΔE=1.51).
Behr Back To Nature (S340-4, #BDB98F) 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) | Back To Nature (S340-4) | #BDB98F | 48% | Rich Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Lewiville Green (494) | #B9B790 | 46.43% | Rich Green-Beige | ΔE 1.22 (97.4%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Georgian Green (HC-115) | #B9B790 | 46.43% | Rich Green-Beige | ΔE 1.22 (97.4%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Baby Bok Choy (SW 9037) | #BBB98A | 47.38% | Rich Green-Beige | ΔE 1.51 (96.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Koi Pond (SW 7727) | #B9B292 | 44.45% | Rich Yellow-Cream | ΔE 3.60 (92.4%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.22 equivalent for S340-4: Lewiville Green (494) delivers -1.6 LRV points deeper than Back To Nature (S340-4) with -1.58 softer C*=20.96 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.22 equivalent for S340-4: Georgian Green (HC-115) delivers -1.6 LRV points deeper than Back To Nature (S340-4) with -1.58 softer C*=20.96 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.91 equivalent for S340-4: Burwell Green (CW-445) delivers identical 47.82% reflectance to S340-4 with +1.32 higher C*=23.86 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.51 equivalent for S340-4: Baby Bok Choy (SW 9037) delivers identical 47.38% reflectance to S340-4 with +2.6 higher C*=25.14 chroma.
Visual ΔE=3.6 alternative to S340-4: Koi Pond (SW 7727) delivers -3.5 LRV points deeper than Back To Nature (S340-4) with -5.02 softer C*=17.52 chroma.
Visual ΔE=3.65 alternative to S340-4: Lemongrass (SW 7732) delivers +3.2 LRV points lighter than Back To Nature (S340-4) with -2.3 softer C*=20.24 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Back To Nature (#BDB98F, LRV 48%).
Back To Nature (S340-4, b*=21.88) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Back To Nature
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for S340-4 (2700K shifts to #D7B377)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Back To Nature (S340-4) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code S340-4 (Back To Nature) reflects 48% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Back To Nature (S340-4) registers J'=77.1, a'=-4.03, and b'=13.81 with HSL (55°, 26%, 65%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 76.2 L*_HK. Because S340-4 carries a*=-5.42 red-green and b*=21.88 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=22.54, Back To Nature projects a warm rich green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr S340-4 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Back To Nature (S340-4) holds its native #C3B888 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, S340-4 adapts to #C9B682; at 3500K halogen, Back To Nature transitions to #CEB57D; at 3000K residential LED, S340-4 warms to #D3B479; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Back To Nature (S340-4) settles at #D7B377.
When cross-matching Behr Back To Nature (S340-4, #BDB98F), Benjamin Moore Lewiville Green (494, #B9B790, LRV 46.43%) scores ΔE2000=1.22 and CAM16=1.22, followed by Georgian Green (HC-115, ΔE=1.22). In Sherwin-Williams, Baby Bok Choy (SW 9037, #BBB98A, LRV 47.38%) achieves ΔE2000=1.51 ahead of Koi Pond (SW 7727, ΔE=3.6). Coordinate S340-4 with Blanca Peak (HDC-NT-04G) ceilings, Ambience White (PR-W8) trim, Tonic (P360-3) hallways, and Dancing Butterfly (PPL-20) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Back To Nature.
Behr Back To Nature (S340-4) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 48% (#BDB98F) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 76.2 L*_HK.
At 48% reflectance, Back To Nature (S340-4) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=74.51) to hold its #BDB98F color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=74.51, a*=-5.42, b*=21.88) classifies Behr Back To Nature (S340-4) as a Warm Rich Green-Beige with C*=22.54 chroma and h°=103.9° hue.
Pair Back To Nature (S340-4) with North & East Windows for S340-4 (48% LRV) and Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Back To Nature. Under 2700K evening bulbs, S340-4 shifts from #BDB98F toward #D7B377.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Back To Nature (S340-4, #BDB98F) are Benjamin Moore Lewiville Green (494, #B9B790) at ΔE2000=1.22 and Sherwin-Williams Baby Bok Choy (SW 9037, #BBB98A) at ΔE2000=1.51.
Both 494 and SW 9037 matches are verified against Back To Nature (S340-4) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Back To Nature (S340-4, LRV 48%), 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 Back To Nature (S340-4) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.