Behr Bayberry Frost (HDC-CT-25) records 67% LRV and 86.5 L*_HK lightness (#D0D9C7, RGB 208/217/199). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=85.58, a*=-6.26, b*=7.82, C*=10.02, h°=128.7°) place HDC-CT-25 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Bayberry Frost (HDC-CT-25) are Benjamin Moore Mint Chocolate Chip (436, ΔE=1.21) and Sherwin-Williams Gratifying Green (SW 6435, ΔE=2.33).
Behr Bayberry Frost (HDC-CT-25, #D0D9C7) 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) | Bayberry Frost (HDC-CT-25) | #D0D9C7 | 67% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Mint Chocolate Chip (436) | #D4DECB | 70.63% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.21 (97.5%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Hollingsworth Green (HC-141) | #CCD4C4 | 63.98% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.39 (97.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Gratifying Green (SW 6435) | #DAE2CD | 73.82% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 2.33 (95.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Supreme Green (SW 6442) | #CFDDC7 | 69.18% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 2.47 (94.8%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.21 equivalent for HDC-CT-25: Mint Chocolate Chip (436) delivers +3.6 LRV points lighter than Bayberry Frost (HDC-CT-25) with +0.57 higher C*=10.59 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.39 equivalent for HDC-CT-25: Hollingsworth Green (HC-141) delivers -3 LRV points deeper than Bayberry Frost (HDC-CT-25) with -1.08 softer C*=8.94 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.48 equivalent for HDC-CT-25: Thornton Sage (464) delivers identical 67.66% reflectance to HDC-CT-25 with -1.74 softer C*=8.28 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.33 alternative to HDC-CT-25: Gratifying Green (SW 6435) delivers +6.8 LRV points lighter than Bayberry Frost (HDC-CT-25) with +1.29 higher C*=11.31 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.47 alternative to HDC-CT-25: Supreme Green (SW 6442) delivers +2.2 LRV points lighter than Bayberry Frost (HDC-CT-25) with +2.61 higher C*=12.63 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.79 alternative to HDC-CT-25: Topiary Tint (SW 6449) delivers -1.6 LRV points deeper than Bayberry Frost (HDC-CT-25) with +2.06 higher C*=12.08 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Bayberry Frost (#D0D9C7, LRV 67%).
Bayberry Frost (HDC-CT-25, b*=7.82) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under HDC-CT-25
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for HDC-CT-25 (2700K shifts to #EFD2A8)
Need Bayberry Frost (HDC-CT-25, LRV 67%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #D0D9C7:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Bayberry Frost (HDC-CT-25) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code HDC-CT-25 (Bayberry Frost) reflects 67% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Bayberry Frost (HDC-CT-25) registers J'=87.4, a'=-6.25, and b'=5.85 with HSL (90°, 19%, 82%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 86.5 L*_HK. Because HDC-CT-25 carries a*=-6.26 red-green and b*=7.82 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=10.02, Bayberry Frost projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr HDC-CT-25 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Bayberry Frost (HDC-CT-25) holds its native #D8D8BF swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, HDC-CT-25 adapts to #DFD6B6; at 3500K halogen, Bayberry Frost transitions to #E4D5B0; at 3000K residential LED, HDC-CT-25 warms to #EAD3AC; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Bayberry Frost (HDC-CT-25) settles at #EFD2A8.
When cross-matching Behr Bayberry Frost (HDC-CT-25, #D0D9C7), Benjamin Moore Mint Chocolate Chip (436, #D4DECB, LRV 70.63%) scores ΔE2000=1.21 and CAM16=1.56, followed by Hollingsworth Green (HC-141, ΔE=1.39). In Sherwin-Williams, Gratifying Green (SW 6435, #DAE2CD, LRV 73.82%) achieves ΔE2000=2.33 ahead of Supreme Green (SW 6442, ΔE=2.47). Coordinate HDC-CT-25 with Ultra Pure White® (PR-W15) ceilings, Vibrant White (BWC-12) trim, Fresh Dew (M370-1) hallways, and Unwind (GR-W5) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Bayberry Frost.
Behr Bayberry Frost (HDC-CT-25) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 67% (#D0D9C7) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 86.5 L*_HK.
At 67% reflectance, Bayberry Frost (HDC-CT-25) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=85.58) to hold its #D0D9C7 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=85.58, a*=-6.26, b*=7.82) classifies Behr Bayberry Frost (HDC-CT-25) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=10.02 chroma and h°=128.7° hue.
Pair Bayberry Frost (HDC-CT-25) with North & East Windows for HDC-CT-25 (67% LRV) and Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under HDC-CT-25. Under 2700K evening bulbs, HDC-CT-25 shifts from #D0D9C7 toward #EFD2A8.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Bayberry Frost (HDC-CT-25, #D0D9C7) are Benjamin Moore Mint Chocolate Chip (436, #D4DECB) at ΔE2000=1.21 and Sherwin-Williams Gratifying Green (SW 6435, #DAE2CD) at ΔE2000=2.33.
Both 436 and SW 6435 matches are verified against Bayberry Frost (HDC-CT-25) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Bayberry Frost (HDC-CT-25, LRV 67%), 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 Bayberry Frost (HDC-CT-25) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.