Behr Bell Tower (MQ3-15) records 64% LRV and 84.6 L*_HK lightness (#DAD0BB, RGB 218/208/187). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=83.76, a*=-0.04, b*=11.67, C*=11.67, h°=90.2°) place MQ3-15 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Bell Tower (MQ3-15) are Benjamin Moore Temporal Spirit (965, ΔE=0.45) and Sherwin-Williams Wool Skein (SW 6148, ΔE=0.24).
Behr Bell Tower (MQ3-15, #DAD0BB) 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) | Bell Tower (MQ3-15) | #DAD0BB | 64% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Temporal Spirit (965) | #D9CFBB | 63.18% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.45 (99.1%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Clay Beige (OC-11) | #D9CFBB | 63.18% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.45 (99.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Wool Skein (SW 6148) | #D9CFBA | 63.15% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.24 (99.5%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Oyster Bar (SW 7565) | #DBD0BB | 63.99% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.48 (99%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.45 match for MQ3-15: Temporal Spirit (965) delivers identical 63.18% reflectance to MQ3-15 with matched C*=11.18 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.45 match for MQ3-15: Clay Beige (OC-11) delivers identical 63.18% reflectance to MQ3-15 with matched C*=11.18 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.82 match for MQ3-15: Berber White (955) delivers +1 LRV points lighter than Bell Tower (MQ3-15) with matched C*=12.03 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.24 match for MQ3-15: Wool Skein (SW 6148) delivers identical 63.15% reflectance to MQ3-15 with matched C*=11.68 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.48 match for MQ3-15: Oyster Bar (SW 7565) delivers identical 63.99% reflectance to MQ3-15 with matched C*=11.79 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.73 match for MQ3-15: Rice Grain (SW 6155) delivers identical 63.92% reflectance to MQ3-15 with +1.12 higher C*=12.79 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Bell Tower (#DAD0BB, LRV 64%).
Bell Tower (MQ3-15, b*=11.67) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with MQ3-15 (#DAD0BB)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for MQ3-15 (2700K shifts to #F7C99D)
Need Bell Tower (MQ3-15, LRV 64%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #DAD0BB:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Bell Tower (MQ3-15) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code MQ3-15 (Bell Tower) reflects 64% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Bell Tower (MQ3-15) registers J'=85.9, a'=0.05, and b'=7.84 with HSL (41°, 30%, 79%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 84.6 L*_HK. Because MQ3-15 carries a*=-0.04 red-green and b*=11.67 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=11.67, Bell Tower projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr MQ3-15 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Bell Tower (MQ3-15) holds its native #E1CFB3 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, MQ3-15 adapts to #E7CDAB; at 3500K halogen, Bell Tower transitions to #ECCCA5; at 3000K residential LED, MQ3-15 warms to #F2CAA1; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Bell Tower (MQ3-15) settles at #F7C99D.
When cross-matching Behr Bell Tower (MQ3-15, #DAD0BB), Benjamin Moore Temporal Spirit (965, #D9CFBB, LRV 63.18%) scores ΔE2000=0.45 and CAM16=0.44, followed by Clay Beige (OC-11, ΔE=0.45). In Sherwin-Williams, Wool Skein (SW 6148, #D9CFBA, LRV 63.15%) achieves ΔE2000=0.24 ahead of Oyster Bar (SW 7565, ΔE=0.48). Coordinate MQ3-15 with Ultra Pure White (50) ceilings, Bridal Veil (W-D-600) trim, Polished Pearl (PPU6-09) hallways, and Thickened Cream (M290-1) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Bell Tower.
Behr Bell Tower (MQ3-15) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 64% (#DAD0BB) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 84.6 L*_HK.
At 64% reflectance, Bell Tower (MQ3-15) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=83.76) to hold its #DAD0BB color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=83.76, a*=-0.04, b*=11.67) classifies Behr Bell Tower (MQ3-15) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=11.67 chroma and h°=90.2° hue.
Pair Bell Tower (MQ3-15) with North & East Windows for MQ3-15 (64% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with MQ3-15 (#DAD0BB). Under 2700K evening bulbs, MQ3-15 shifts from #DAD0BB toward #F7C99D.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Bell Tower (MQ3-15, #DAD0BB) are Benjamin Moore Temporal Spirit (965, #D9CFBB) at ΔE2000=0.45 and Sherwin-Williams Wool Skein (SW 6148, #D9CFBA) at ΔE2000=0.24.
Both 965 and SW 6148 matches are verified against Bell Tower (MQ3-15) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Bell Tower (MQ3-15, LRV 64%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Bridal Veil (W-D-600, #F3F1EE, LRV 88%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Bridal Veil (W-D-600) with Bell Tower (MQ3-15) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.