Behr Ballet White (PPU3-04) records 81% LRV and 92.7 L*_HK lightness (#F2E7D8, RGB 242/231/216). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=92.13, a*=1.23, b*=8.63, C*=8.72, h°=81.9°) place PPU3-04 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Ballet White (PPU3-04) are Benjamin Moore Florida Beaches (900, ΔE=1.15) and Sherwin-Williams Crisp Linen (SW 6378, ΔE=1.23).
Behr Ballet White (PPU3-04, #F2E7D8) 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) | Ballet White (PPU3-04) | #F2E7D8 | 81% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Florida Beaches (900) | #F7EBDA | 84.5% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.15 (97.6%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Colonial Cream (OC-77) | #F7EBDA | 84.5% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.15 (97.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Crisp Linen (SW 6378) | #F3E6D4 | 80.66% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.23 (97.4%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Steamed Milk (SW 7554) | #ECE1D1 | 76.51% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.40 (97.1%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.15 equivalent for PPU3-04: Florida Beaches (900) delivers +3.5 LRV points lighter than Ballet White (PPU3-04) with +1.05 higher C*=9.77 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.15 equivalent for PPU3-04: Colonial Cream (OC-77) delivers +3.5 LRV points lighter than Ballet White (PPU3-04) with +1.05 higher C*=9.77 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.29 equivalent for PPU3-04: Antique White (909) delivers -1.1 LRV points deeper than Ballet White (PPU3-04) with +1.74 higher C*=10.46 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.23 equivalent for PPU3-04: Crisp Linen (SW 6378) delivers identical 80.66% reflectance to PPU3-04 with +1.73 higher C*=10.45 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.4 equivalent for PPU3-04: Steamed Milk (SW 7554) delivers -4.5 LRV points deeper than Ballet White (PPU3-04) with +0.5 higher C*=9.22 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.56 equivalent for PPU3-04: Medici Ivory (SW 7558) delivers +1.5 LRV points lighter than Ballet White (PPU3-04) with +1.24 higher C*=9.96 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Ballet White (#F2E7D8, LRV 81%).
Ballet White (PPU3-04, b*=8.63) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Ballet White
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for PPU3-04 (2700K shifts to #FFDFB7)
Need Ballet White (PPU3-04, LRV 81%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #F2E7D8:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Ballet White (PPU3-04) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code PPU3-04 (Ballet White) reflects 81% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Ballet White (PPU3-04) registers J'=93.4, a'=0.99, and b'=5.84 with HSL (35°, 50%, 90%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 92.7 L*_HK. Because PPU3-04 carries a*=1.23 red-green and b*=8.63 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=8.72, Ballet White projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr PPU3-04 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Ballet White (PPU3-04) holds its native #FAE5CF swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, PPU3-04 adapts to #FFE4C6; at 3500K halogen, Ballet White transitions to #FFE3C0; at 3000K residential LED, PPU3-04 warms to #FFE1BA; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Ballet White (PPU3-04) settles at #FFDFB7.
When cross-matching Behr Ballet White (PPU3-04, #F2E7D8), Benjamin Moore Florida Beaches (900, #F7EBDA, LRV 84.5%) scores ΔE2000=1.15 and CAM16=1.39, followed by Colonial Cream (OC-77, ΔE=1.15). In Sherwin-Williams, Crisp Linen (SW 6378, #F3E6D4, LRV 80.66%) achieves ΔE2000=1.23 ahead of Steamed Milk (SW 7554, ΔE=1.4). Coordinate PPU3-04 with Blanca Peak (HDC-NT-04G) ceilings, Celestial Glow (PWN-36) trim, Understated (BNC-02) hallways, and Barley Field (ECC-44-1) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Ballet White.
Behr Ballet White (PPU3-04) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 81% (#F2E7D8) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 92.7 L*_HK.
At 81% reflectance, Ballet White (PPU3-04) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (35°, 50%, 90%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=92.13, a*=1.23, b*=8.63) classifies Behr Ballet White (PPU3-04) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=8.72 chroma and h°=81.9° hue.
Pair Ballet White (PPU3-04) with North & East Windows for PPU3-04 (81% LRV) and Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Ballet White. Under 2700K evening bulbs, PPU3-04 shifts from #F2E7D8 toward #FFDFB7.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Ballet White (PPU3-04, #F2E7D8) are Benjamin Moore Florida Beaches (900, #F7EBDA) at ΔE2000=1.15 and Sherwin-Williams Crisp Linen (SW 6378, #F3E6D4) at ΔE2000=1.23.
Both 900 and SW 6378 matches are verified against Ballet White (PPU3-04) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Ballet White (PPU3-04, LRV 81%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Celestial Glow (PWN-36, #EAEBE9, LRV 83%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Celestial Glow (PWN-36) with Ballet White (PPU3-04) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.