Behr Canvas Tan (UL170-14) records 67.09% LRV and 86 L*_HK lightness (#DCD5C7, RGB 220/213/199). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=85.47, a*=0.01, b*=7.77, C*=7.77, h°=89.9°) place UL170-14 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Canvas Tan (UL170-14) are Benjamin Moore Alaskan Skies (972, ΔE=0.94) and Sherwin-Williams Neutral Ground (SW 7568, ΔE=1.41).
Behr Canvas Tan (UL170-14, #DCD5C7) 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) | Canvas Tan (UL170-14) | #DCD5C7 | 67.09% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Alaskan Skies (972) | #D9D3C4 | 65.48% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.94 (98%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) | #D9D3C4 | 65.48% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.94 (98%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Neutral Ground (SW 7568) | #E2DACA | 70.76% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.41 (97%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Natural Tan (SW 7567) | #DCD2C3 | 65.43% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.49 (96.9%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.94 match for UL170-14: Alaskan Skies (972) delivers -1.6 LRV points deeper than Canvas Tan (UL170-14) with matched C*=8.18 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.94 match for UL170-14: Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) delivers -1.6 LRV points deeper than Canvas Tan (UL170-14) with matched C*=8.18 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.94 match for UL170-14: Elmira White (HC-84) delivers -1.3 LRV points deeper than Canvas Tan (UL170-14) with +1.13 higher C*=8.9 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.41 equivalent for UL170-14: Neutral Ground (SW 7568) delivers +3.7 LRV points lighter than Canvas Tan (UL170-14) with +1.08 higher C*=8.85 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.49 equivalent for UL170-14: Natural Tan (SW 7567) delivers -1.7 LRV points deeper than Canvas Tan (UL170-14) with +0.94 higher C*=8.71 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.53 equivalent for UL170-14: Kestrel White (SW 7516) delivers +1.2 LRV points lighter than Canvas Tan (UL170-14) with matched C*=8.21 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Canvas Tan (#DCD5C7, LRV 67.09%).
Canvas Tan (UL170-14, b*=7.77) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under UL170-14
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for UL170-14 (2700K shifts to #FACEA8)
Need Canvas Tan (UL170-14, LRV 67.09%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #DCD5C7:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Canvas Tan (UL170-14) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code UL170-14 (Canvas Tan) reflects 67.09% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Canvas Tan (UL170-14) registers J'=87.5, a'=-0.09, and b'=5.46 with HSL (40°, 23%, 82%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 86 L*_HK. Because UL170-14 carries a*=0.01 red-green and b*=7.77 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=7.77, Canvas Tan projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr UL170-14 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Canvas Tan (UL170-14) holds its native #E3D4BF swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, UL170-14 adapts to #EAD2B6; at 3500K halogen, Canvas Tan transitions to #EFD1B0; at 3000K residential LED, UL170-14 warms to #F5CFAC; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Canvas Tan (UL170-14) settles at #FACEA8.
When cross-matching Behr Canvas Tan (UL170-14, #DCD5C7), Benjamin Moore Alaskan Skies (972, #D9D3C4, LRV 65.48%) scores ΔE2000=0.94 and CAM16=0.93, followed by Edgecomb Gray (HC-173, ΔE=0.94). In Sherwin-Williams, Neutral Ground (SW 7568, #E2DACA, LRV 70.76%) achieves ΔE2000=1.41 ahead of Natural Tan (SW 7567, ΔE=1.49). Coordinate UL170-14 with Ultra Pure White® (PR-W15) ceilings, Celestial Glow (PWN-36) trim, Creamy White (W-D-710) hallways, and Stately White (BXC-29) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Canvas Tan.
Behr Canvas Tan (UL170-14) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 67.09% (#DCD5C7) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 86 L*_HK.
At 67.09% reflectance, Canvas Tan (UL170-14) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=85.47) to hold its #DCD5C7 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=85.47, a*=0.01, b*=7.77) classifies Behr Canvas Tan (UL170-14) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=7.77 chroma and h°=89.9° hue.
Pair Canvas Tan (UL170-14) with North & East Windows for UL170-14 (67.09% LRV) and Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under UL170-14. Under 2700K evening bulbs, UL170-14 shifts from #DCD5C7 toward #FACEA8.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Canvas Tan (UL170-14, #DCD5C7) are Benjamin Moore Alaskan Skies (972, #D9D3C4) at ΔE2000=0.94 and Sherwin-Williams Neutral Ground (SW 7568, #E2DACA) at ΔE2000=1.41.
Both 972 and SW 7568 matches are verified against Canvas Tan (UL170-14) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Canvas Tan (UL170-14, LRV 67.09%), 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 Canvas Tan (UL170-14) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.