Behr Bowstring (T16-19) records 64% LRV and 84.3 L*_HK lightness (#D6D1C8, RGB 214/209/200). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=84, a*=0.15, b*=5.07, C*=5.07, h°=88.3°) place T16-19 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Bowstring (T16-19) are Benjamin Moore Picket Fence (CSP-370, ΔE=0.24) and Sherwin-Williams Gossamer Veil (SW 9165, ΔE=0.88).
Behr Bowstring (T16-19, #D6D1C8) 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) | Bowstring (T16-19) | #D6D1C8 | 64% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Picket Fence (CSP-370) | #D5D0C7 | 63.48% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.24 (99.5%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Abalone (2108-60) | #D3CFC7 | 62.69% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.76 (98.4%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) | #D3CEC4 | 62.09% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.88 (98.2%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Crushed Ice (SW 7647) | #D6D3CC | 65.32% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.23 (97.4%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.24 match for T16-19: Picket Fence (CSP-370) delivers identical 63.48% reflectance to T16-19 with matched C*=5.07 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.76 match for T16-19: Abalone (2108-60) delivers -1.3 LRV points deeper than Bowstring (T16-19) with -0.61 softer C*=4.46 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.81 match for T16-19: Bruton White (CW-710) delivers identical 63.98% reflectance to T16-19 with matched C*=5.45 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.88 match for T16-19: Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) delivers -1.9 LRV points deeper than Bowstring (T16-19) with +0.51 higher C*=5.58 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.23 equivalent for T16-19: Crushed Ice (SW 7647) delivers +1.3 LRV points lighter than Bowstring (T16-19) with -1.24 softer C*=3.83 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.52 equivalent for T16-19: Agreeable Gray (SW 7029) delivers -3.8 LRV points deeper than Bowstring (T16-19) with +0.66 higher C*=5.73 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Bowstring (#D6D1C8, LRV 64%).
Bowstring (T16-19, b*=5.07) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under T16-19
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for T16-19 (2700K shifts to #F3CAA9)
Need Bowstring (T16-19, LRV 64%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #D6D1C8:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Bowstring (T16-19) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code T16-19 (Bowstring) reflects 64% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Bowstring (T16-19) registers J'=86.2, a'=-0.12, and b'=3.68 with HSL (39°, 15%, 81%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 84.3 L*_HK. Because T16-19 carries a*=0.15 red-green and b*=5.07 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=5.07, Bowstring projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr T16-19 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Bowstring (T16-19) holds its native #DDD0C0 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, T16-19 adapts to #E4CEB7; at 3500K halogen, Bowstring transitions to #E9CDB2; at 3000K residential LED, T16-19 warms to #EFCBAD; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Bowstring (T16-19) settles at #F3CAA9.
When cross-matching Behr Bowstring (T16-19, #D6D1C8), Benjamin Moore Picket Fence (CSP-370, #D5D0C7, LRV 63.48%) scores ΔE2000=0.24 and CAM16=0.33, followed by Abalone (2108-60, ΔE=0.76). In Sherwin-Williams, Gossamer Veil (SW 9165, #D3CEC4, LRV 62.09%) achieves ΔE2000=0.88 ahead of Crushed Ice (SW 7647, ΔE=1.23). Coordinate T16-19 with Bakery Box (BL-W9) ceilings, Celestial Glow (PWN-36) trim, White Fur (W-F-610) hallways, and Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Bowstring.
Behr Bowstring (T16-19) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 64% (#D6D1C8) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 84.3 L*_HK.
At 64% reflectance, Bowstring (T16-19) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=84) to hold its #D6D1C8 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=84, a*=0.15, b*=5.07) classifies Behr Bowstring (T16-19) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=5.07 chroma and h°=88.3° hue.
Pair Bowstring (T16-19) with North & East Windows for T16-19 (64% LRV) and Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under T16-19. Under 2700K evening bulbs, T16-19 shifts from #D6D1C8 toward #F3CAA9.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Bowstring (T16-19, #D6D1C8) are Benjamin Moore Picket Fence (CSP-370, #D5D0C7) at ΔE2000=0.24 and Sherwin-Williams Gossamer Veil (SW 9165, #D3CEC4) at ΔE2000=0.88.
Both CSP-370 and SW 9165 matches are verified against Bowstring (T16-19) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Bowstring (T16-19, LRV 64%), 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 Bowstring (T16-19) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.