Behr Cafe Cream (PPU4-9) records 82.4% LRV and 93.4 L*_HK lightness (#F9E7D5, RGB 249/231/213). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=92.62, a*=3.22, b*=10.97, C*=11.43, h°=73.6°) place PPU4-9 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Cafe Cream (PPU4-9) are Benjamin Moore Amelia Blush (085, ΔE=0.79) and Sherwin-Williams Choice Cream (SW 6357, ΔE=1.85).
Behr Cafe Cream (PPU4-9, #F9E7D5) 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) | Cafe Cream (PPU4-9) | #F9E7D5 | 82.4% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Amelia Blush (085) | #F7E6D3 | 81.37% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.79 (98.3%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Orange Sorbet (057) | #F6E3CF | 79.35% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.14 (97.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Choice Cream (SW 6357) | #F0E1D0 | 77.19% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.85 (96.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Eggwhite (SW 6364) | #F3E5D2 | 80.02% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 2.13 (95.5%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.79 match for PPU4-9: Amelia Blush (085) delivers -1 LRV points deeper than Cafe Cream (PPU4-9) with matched C*=11.66 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.14 equivalent for PPU4-9: Orange Sorbet (057) delivers -3.1 LRV points deeper than Cafe Cream (PPU4-9) with +1.12 higher C*=12.55 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.16 equivalent for PPU4-9: Mystical Powers (901) delivers identical 81.97% reflectance to PPU4-9 with matched C*=11.45 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.85 equivalent for PPU4-9: Choice Cream (SW 6357) delivers -5.2 LRV points deeper than Cafe Cream (PPU4-9) with -1.01 softer C*=10.42 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.13 alternative to PPU4-9: Eggwhite (SW 6364) delivers -2.4 LRV points deeper than Cafe Cream (PPU4-9) with matched C*=11.09 saturation.
Visual ΔE=2.18 alternative to PPU4-9: Alluring White (SW 6343) delivers -5.3 LRV points deeper than Cafe Cream (PPU4-9) with -2.09 softer C*=9.34 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Cafe Cream (#F9E7D5, LRV 82.4%).
Cafe Cream (PPU4-9, b*=10.97) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Cafe Cream (82.4% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for PPU4-9 (2700K shifts to #FFDFB4)
Need Cafe Cream (PPU4-9, LRV 82.4%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #F9E7D5:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Cafe Cream (PPU4-9) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code PPU4-9 (Cafe Cream) reflects 82.4% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Cafe Cream (PPU4-9) registers J'=93.9, a'=2.68, and b'=7.13 with HSL (30°, 75%, 91%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 93.4 L*_HK. Because PPU4-9 carries a*=3.22 red-green and b*=10.97 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=11.43, Cafe Cream projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr PPU4-9 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Cafe Cream (PPU4-9) holds its native #FFE5CC swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, PPU4-9 adapts to #FFE4C3; at 3500K halogen, Cafe Cream transitions to #FFE3BD; at 3000K residential LED, PPU4-9 warms to #FFE1B8; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Cafe Cream (PPU4-9) settles at #FFDFB4.
When cross-matching Behr Cafe Cream (PPU4-9, #F9E7D5), Benjamin Moore Amelia Blush (085, #F7E6D3, LRV 81.37%) scores ΔE2000=0.79 and CAM16=0.62, followed by Orange Sorbet (057, ΔE=1.14). In Sherwin-Williams, Choice Cream (SW 6357, #F0E1D0, LRV 77.19%) achieves ΔE2000=1.85 ahead of Eggwhite (SW 6364, ΔE=2.13). Coordinate PPU4-9 with Ultra Pure White® (UPW) ceilings, Celestial Glow (PWN-36) trim, Loft Light (MQ3-09) hallways, and Mink Haze (MQ2-32) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Cafe Cream.
Behr Cafe Cream (PPU4-9) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 82.4% (#F9E7D5) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 93.4 L*_HK.
At 82.4% reflectance, Cafe Cream (PPU4-9) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (30°, 75%, 91%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=92.62, a*=3.22, b*=10.97) classifies Behr Cafe Cream (PPU4-9) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=11.43 chroma and h°=73.6° hue.
Pair Cafe Cream (PPU4-9) with North & East Windows for PPU4-9 (82.4% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Cafe Cream (82.4% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, PPU4-9 shifts from #F9E7D5 toward #FFDFB4.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Cafe Cream (PPU4-9, #F9E7D5) are Benjamin Moore Amelia Blush (085, #F7E6D3) at ΔE2000=0.79 and Sherwin-Williams Choice Cream (SW 6357, #F0E1D0) at ΔE2000=1.85.
Both 085 and SW 6357 matches are verified against Cafe Cream (PPU4-9) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Cafe Cream (PPU4-9, LRV 82.4%), 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 Cafe Cream (PPU4-9) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.