Behr Bleached Linen (PPU5-09) records 85% LRV and 94.1 L*_HK lightness (#F3ECE1, RGB 243/236/225). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=93.66, a*=0.49, b*=6.16, C*=6.18, h°=85.5°) place PPU5-09 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Bleached Linen (PPU5-09) are Benjamin Moore Winter Sky (2163-70, ΔE=0.91) and Sherwin-Williams Cotton White (SW 7104, ΔE=0.83).
Behr Bleached Linen (PPU5-09, #F3ECE1) 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) | Bleached Linen (PPU5-09) | #F3ECE1 | 85% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Winter Sky (2163-70) | #F4EBDF | 84.16% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.91 (98.1%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Pink Damask (890) | #F6F0E7 | 87.82% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.21 (97.5%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Cotton White (SW 7104) | #F7EFE3 | 87.23% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.83 (98.3%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Downy (SW 7002) | #EFE8DD | 81.44% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.85 (98.2%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.91 match for PPU5-09: Winter Sky (2163-70) delivers identical 84.16% reflectance to PPU5-09 with +0.79 higher C*=6.97 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.21 equivalent for PPU5-09: Pink Damask (890) delivers +2.8 LRV points lighter than Bleached Linen (PPU5-09) with -1.11 softer C*=5.07 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.21 equivalent for PPU5-09: Pink Damask (OC-72) delivers +2.8 LRV points lighter than Bleached Linen (PPU5-09) with -1.11 softer C*=5.07 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.83 match for PPU5-09: Cotton White (SW 7104) delivers +2.2 LRV points lighter than Bleached Linen (PPU5-09) with +0.6 higher C*=6.78 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.85 match for PPU5-09: Downy (SW 7002) delivers -3.6 LRV points deeper than Bleached Linen (PPU5-09) with matched C*=6.2 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.04 equivalent for PPU5-09: Shell White (SW 8917) delivers -1.5 LRV points deeper than Bleached Linen (PPU5-09) with matched C*=5.93 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Bleached Linen (#F3ECE1, LRV 85%).
Bleached Linen (PPU5-09, b*=6.16) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Bleached Linen (85% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for PPU5-09 (2700K shifts to #FFE4BE)
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Code PPU5-09 (Bleached Linen) reflects 85% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Bleached Linen (PPU5-09) registers J'=94.7, a'=0.22, and b'=4.32 with HSL (37°, 43%, 92%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 94.1 L*_HK. Because PPU5-09 carries a*=0.49 red-green and b*=6.16 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=6.18, Bleached Linen projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr PPU5-09 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Bleached Linen (PPU5-09) holds its native #FBEAD8 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, PPU5-09 adapts to #FFE9CE; at 3500K halogen, Bleached Linen transitions to #FFE8C8; at 3000K residential LED, PPU5-09 warms to #FFE6C2; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Bleached Linen (PPU5-09) settles at #FFE4BE.
When cross-matching Behr Bleached Linen (PPU5-09, #F3ECE1), Benjamin Moore Winter Sky (2163-70, #F4EBDF, LRV 84.16%) scores ΔE2000=0.91 and CAM16=0.69, followed by Pink Damask (890, ΔE=1.21). In Sherwin-Williams, Cotton White (SW 7104, #F7EFE3, LRV 87.23%) achieves ΔE2000=0.83 ahead of Downy (SW 7002, ΔE=0.85). Coordinate PPU5-09 with Frost (W-F-500) ceilings, Vibrant White (BWC-12) trim, Granite Dust (MQ3-06) hallways, and Grey Mist (HDC-CT-21) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Bleached Linen.
Behr Bleached Linen (PPU5-09) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 85% (#F3ECE1) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 94.1 L*_HK.
At 85% reflectance, Bleached Linen (PPU5-09) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (37°, 43%, 92%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=93.66, a*=0.49, b*=6.16) classifies Behr Bleached Linen (PPU5-09) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=6.18 chroma and h°=85.5° hue.
Pair Bleached Linen (PPU5-09) with North & East Windows for PPU5-09 (85% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Bleached Linen (85% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, PPU5-09 shifts from #F3ECE1 toward #FFE4BE.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Bleached Linen (PPU5-09, #F3ECE1) are Benjamin Moore Winter Sky (2163-70, #F4EBDF) at ΔE2000=0.91 and Sherwin-Williams Cotton White (SW 7104, #F7EFE3) at ΔE2000=0.83.
Both 2163-70 and SW 7104 matches are verified against Bleached Linen (PPU5-09) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Bleached Linen (PPU5-09, LRV 85%), 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 Bleached Linen (PPU5-09) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.