Behr Burnished Clay (PPU18-09) records 61% LRV and 82.6 L*_HK lightness (#D2CCC4, RGB 210/204/196). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=82.31, a*=0.67, b*=4.72, C*=4.77, h°=81.9°) place PPU18-09 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Burnished Clay (PPU18-09) are Benjamin Moore Wish (AF-680, ΔE=0.74) and Sherwin-Williams Pediment (SW 7634, ΔE=0.5).
Behr Burnished Clay (PPU18-09, #D2CCC4) 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) | Burnished Clay (PPU18-09) | #D2CCC4 | 61% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Wish (AF-680) | #CFCAC2 | 59.49% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.74 (98.4%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Abalone (2108-60) | #D3CFC7 | 62.69% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.20 (97.5%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Pediment (SW 7634) | #D3CCC4 | 61.13% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.50 (99%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Popular Gray (SW 6071) | #D4CCC3 | 61.24% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.94 (98%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.74 match for PPU18-09: Wish (AF-680) delivers -1.5 LRV points deeper than Burnished Clay (PPU18-09) with matched C*=4.61 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.2 equivalent for PPU18-09: Abalone (2108-60) delivers +1.7 LRV points lighter than Burnished Clay (PPU18-09) with matched C*=4.46 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.2 equivalent for PPU18-09: Picket Fence (CSP-370) delivers +2.5 LRV points lighter than Burnished Clay (PPU18-09) with matched C*=5.07 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.5 match for PPU18-09: Pediment (SW 7634) delivers identical 61.13% reflectance to PPU18-09 with matched C*=4.95 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.94 match for PPU18-09: Popular Gray (SW 6071) delivers identical 61.24% reflectance to PPU18-09 with +0.82 higher C*=5.59 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1 equivalent for PPU18-09: Agreeable Gray (SW 7029) delivers identical 60.23% reflectance to PPU18-09 with +0.96 higher C*=5.73 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Burnished Clay (#D2CCC4, LRV 61%).
Burnished Clay (PPU18-09, b*=4.72) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Burnished Clay (PPU18-09)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for PPU18-09 (2700K shifts to #EFC5A6)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Burnished Clay (PPU18-09) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code PPU18-09 (Burnished Clay) reflects 61% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Burnished Clay (PPU18-09) registers J'=84.6, a'=0.38, and b'=3.40 with HSL (34°, 13%, 80%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 82.6 L*_HK. Because PPU18-09 carries a*=0.67 red-green and b*=4.72 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=4.77, Burnished Clay projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr PPU18-09 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Burnished Clay (PPU18-09) holds its native #D9CBBC swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, PPU18-09 adapts to #DFC9B3; at 3500K halogen, Burnished Clay transitions to #E4C8AE; at 3000K residential LED, PPU18-09 warms to #EAC6A9; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Burnished Clay (PPU18-09) settles at #EFC5A6.
When cross-matching Behr Burnished Clay (PPU18-09, #D2CCC4), Benjamin Moore Wish (AF-680, #CFCAC2, LRV 59.49%) scores ΔE2000=0.74 and CAM16=0.82, followed by Abalone (2108-60, ΔE=1.2). In Sherwin-Williams, Pediment (SW 7634, #D3CCC4, LRV 61.13%) achieves ΔE2000=0.5 ahead of Popular Gray (SW 6071, ΔE=0.94). Coordinate PPU18-09 with Polar Bear 1875 (1875) ceilings, Bridal Veil (W-D-600) trim, Glamorous White (PWN-52) hallways, and Ultra Pure White® (PR-W15) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Burnished Clay.
Behr Burnished Clay (PPU18-09) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 61% (#D2CCC4) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 82.6 L*_HK.
At 61% reflectance, Burnished Clay (PPU18-09) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=82.31) to hold its #D2CCC4 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=82.31, a*=0.67, b*=4.72) classifies Behr Burnished Clay (PPU18-09) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=4.77 chroma and h°=81.9° hue.
Pair Burnished Clay (PPU18-09) with North & East Windows for PPU18-09 (61% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Burnished Clay (PPU18-09). Under 2700K evening bulbs, PPU18-09 shifts from #D2CCC4 toward #EFC5A6.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Burnished Clay (PPU18-09, #D2CCC4) are Benjamin Moore Wish (AF-680, #CFCAC2) at ΔE2000=0.74 and Sherwin-Williams Pediment (SW 7634, #D3CCC4) at ΔE2000=0.5.
Both AF-680 and SW 7634 matches are verified against Burnished Clay (PPU18-09) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Burnished Clay (PPU18-09, LRV 61%), 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 Burnished Clay (PPU18-09) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.