Behr Calming Retreat (PWN-43) records 76% LRV and 90.5 L*_HK lightness (#EEE0D1, RGB 238/224/209). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=89.9, a*=2.3, b*=9.05, C*=9.34, h°=75.7°) place PWN-43 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Calming Retreat (PWN-43) are Benjamin Moore Puppy Paws (1156, ΔE=0.61) and Sherwin-Williams Alluring White (SW 6343, ΔE=0.23).
Behr Calming Retreat (PWN-43, #EEE0D1) 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) | Calming Retreat (PWN-43) | #EEE0D1 | 76% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Puppy Paws (1156) | #F0E2D2 | 77.82% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.61 (98.7%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Pristine (OC-75) | #F0E2D2 | 77.82% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.61 (98.7%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Alluring White (SW 6343) | #EFE1D2 | 77.09% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.23 (99.5%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Choice Cream (SW 6357) | #F0E1D0 | 77.19% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.82 (98.3%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.61 match for PWN-43: Puppy Paws (1156) delivers +1.8 LRV points lighter than Calming Retreat (PWN-43) with matched C*=9.77 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.61 match for PWN-43: Pristine (OC-75) delivers +1.8 LRV points lighter than Calming Retreat (PWN-43) with matched C*=9.77 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.64 match for PWN-43: Beautiful In My Eyes (1170) delivers +1.9 LRV points lighter than Calming Retreat (PWN-43) with matched C*=8.89 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.23 match for PWN-43: Alluring White (SW 6343) delivers +1.1 LRV points lighter than Calming Retreat (PWN-43) with matched C*=9.34 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.82 match for PWN-43: Choice Cream (SW 6357) delivers +1.2 LRV points lighter than Calming Retreat (PWN-43) with +1.08 higher C*=10.42 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.49 equivalent for PWN-43: Biscuit (SW 6112) delivers -2.1 LRV points deeper than Calming Retreat (PWN-43) with +1.37 higher C*=10.71 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Calming Retreat (#EEE0D1, LRV 76%).
Calming Retreat (PWN-43, b*=9.05) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Calming Retreat (76% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for PWN-43 (2700K shifts to #FFD8B0)
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Code PWN-43 (Calming Retreat) reflects 76% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Calming Retreat (PWN-43) registers J'=91.5, a'=1.92, and b'=6.06 with HSL (31°, 46%, 88%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 90.5 L*_HK. Because PWN-43 carries a*=2.3 red-green and b*=9.05 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=9.34, Calming Retreat projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr PWN-43 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Calming Retreat (PWN-43) holds its native #F6DEC8 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, PWN-43 adapts to #FCDDBF; at 3500K halogen, Calming Retreat transitions to #FFDCB9; at 3000K residential LED, PWN-43 warms to #FFDAB4; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Calming Retreat (PWN-43) settles at #FFD8B0.
When cross-matching Behr Calming Retreat (PWN-43, #EEE0D1), Benjamin Moore Puppy Paws (1156, #F0E2D2, LRV 77.82%) scores ΔE2000=0.61 and CAM16=0.67, followed by Pristine (OC-75, ΔE=0.61). In Sherwin-Williams, Alluring White (SW 6343, #EFE1D2, LRV 77.09%) achieves ΔE2000=0.23 ahead of Choice Cream (SW 6357, ΔE=0.82). Coordinate PWN-43 with Frost (W-F-500) ceilings, White Glove (W-D-610) trim, Washed Khaki (UL170-8) hallways, and Smokestack (N220-3) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Calming Retreat.
Behr Calming Retreat (PWN-43) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 76% (#EEE0D1) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 90.5 L*_HK.
At 76% reflectance, Calming Retreat (PWN-43) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (31°, 46%, 88%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=89.9, a*=2.3, b*=9.05) classifies Behr Calming Retreat (PWN-43) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=9.34 chroma and h°=75.7° hue.
Pair Calming Retreat (PWN-43) with North & East Windows for PWN-43 (76% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Calming Retreat (76% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, PWN-43 shifts from #EEE0D1 toward #FFD8B0.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Calming Retreat (PWN-43, #EEE0D1) are Benjamin Moore Puppy Paws (1156, #F0E2D2) at ΔE2000=0.61 and Sherwin-Williams Alluring White (SW 6343, #EFE1D2) at ΔE2000=0.23.
Both 1156 and SW 6343 matches are verified against Calming Retreat (PWN-43) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Calming Retreat (PWN-43, LRV 76%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr White Glove (W-D-610, #F0EFED, LRV 86%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing White Glove (W-D-610) with Calming Retreat (PWN-43) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.