Behr Cameo White (MQ3-32) records 81% LRV and 92.3 L*_HK lightness (#EBE8E2, RGB 235/232/226). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=92.07, a*=-0.04, b*=3.27, C*=3.27, h°=90.7°) place MQ3-32 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Cameo White (MQ3-32) are Benjamin Moore Lacey Pearl (2108-70, ΔE=0.65) and Sherwin-Williams Snowbound (SW 7004, ΔE=0.67).
Behr Cameo White (MQ3-32, #EBE8E2) 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) | Cameo White (MQ3-32) | #EBE8E2 | 81% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Lacey Pearl (2108-70) | #E8E5DF | 78.6% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.65 (98.6%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Calm (2111-70) | #E6E4DF | 77.7% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.07 (97.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Snowbound (SW 7004) | #EDEAE5 | 82.58% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.67 (98.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Pure White (SW 7005) | #EDECE6 | 83.77% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.26 (97.4%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.65 match for MQ3-32: Lacey Pearl (2108-70) delivers -2.4 LRV points deeper than Cameo White (MQ3-32) with matched C*=3.28 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.07 equivalent for MQ3-32: Calm (2111-70) delivers -3.3 LRV points deeper than Cameo White (MQ3-32) with -0.59 softer C*=2.68 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.07 equivalent for MQ3-32: Calm (OC-22) delivers -3.3 LRV points deeper than Cameo White (MQ3-32) with -0.59 softer C*=2.68 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.67 match for MQ3-32: Snowbound (SW 7004) delivers +1.6 LRV points lighter than Cameo White (MQ3-32) with matched C*=2.78 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.26 equivalent for MQ3-32: Pure White (SW 7005) delivers +2.8 LRV points lighter than Cameo White (MQ3-32) with matched C*=3.1 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.47 equivalent for MQ3-32: Marshmallow (SW 7001) delivers +1 LRV points lighter than Cameo White (MQ3-32) with +1.69 higher C*=4.96 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Cameo White (#EBE8E2, LRV 81%).
Cameo White (MQ3-32, b*=3.27) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with MQ3-32 (#EBE8E2)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for MQ3-32 (2700K shifts to #FFE0C0)
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Code MQ3-32 (Cameo White) reflects 81% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Cameo White (MQ3-32) registers J'=93.3, a'=-0.51, and b'=2.40 with HSL (40°, 18%, 90%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 92.3 L*_HK. Because MQ3-32 carries a*=-0.04 red-green and b*=3.27 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=3.27, Cameo White projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr MQ3-32 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Cameo White (MQ3-32) holds its native #F3E6D9 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, MQ3-32 adapts to #FAE5CF; at 3500K halogen, Cameo White transitions to #FFE4C9; at 3000K residential LED, MQ3-32 warms to #FFE2C3; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Cameo White (MQ3-32) settles at #FFE0C0.
When cross-matching Behr Cameo White (MQ3-32, #EBE8E2), Benjamin Moore Lacey Pearl (2108-70, #E8E5DF, LRV 78.6%) scores ΔE2000=0.65 and CAM16=0.92, followed by Calm (2111-70, ΔE=1.07). In Sherwin-Williams, Snowbound (SW 7004, #EDEAE5, LRV 82.58%) achieves ΔE2000=0.67 ahead of Pure White (SW 7005, ΔE=1.26). Coordinate MQ3-32 with Ultra Pure White (50) ceilings, Celestial Glow (PWN-36) trim, Gentle Rain (790E-2) hallways, and Ashes (UL260-9) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Cameo White.
Behr Cameo White (MQ3-32) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 81% (#EBE8E2) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 92.3 L*_HK.
At 81% reflectance, Cameo White (MQ3-32) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (40°, 18%, 90%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=92.07, a*=-0.04, b*=3.27) classifies Behr Cameo White (MQ3-32) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=3.27 chroma and h°=90.7° hue.
Pair Cameo White (MQ3-32) with North & East Windows for MQ3-32 (81% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with MQ3-32 (#EBE8E2). Under 2700K evening bulbs, MQ3-32 shifts from #EBE8E2 toward #FFE0C0.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Cameo White (MQ3-32, #EBE8E2) are Benjamin Moore Lacey Pearl (2108-70, #E8E5DF) at ΔE2000=0.65 and Sherwin-Williams Snowbound (SW 7004, #EDEAE5) at ΔE2000=0.67.
Both 2108-70 and SW 7004 matches are verified against Cameo White (MQ3-32) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Cameo White (MQ3-32, LRV 81%), 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 Cameo White (MQ3-32) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.