Behr Canyon Wind (BL-W12) records 78% LRV and 90.9 L*_HK lightness (#E3E5DF, RGB 227/229/223). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=90.64, a*=-1.74, b*=2.68, C*=3.2, h°=123°) place BL-W12 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Canyon Wind (BL-W12) are Benjamin Moore Paper White (1590, ΔE=0.66) and Sherwin-Williams Spare White (SW 6203, ΔE=1).
Behr Canyon Wind (BL-W12, #E3E5DF) 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) | Canyon Wind (BL-W12) | #E3E5DF | 78% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Paper White (1590) | #E0E2DC | 75.44% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.66 (98.6%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Paper White (OC-55) | #E0E2DC | 75.44% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.66 (98.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Spare White (SW 6203) | #E4E4DD | 77.26% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.00 (97.9%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Reserved White (SW 7056) | #E0E0D9 | 74.23% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.42 (97%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.66 match for BL-W12: Paper White (1590) delivers -2.6 LRV points deeper than Canyon Wind (BL-W12) with matched C*=3.2 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.66 match for BL-W12: Paper White (OC-55) delivers -2.6 LRV points deeper than Canyon Wind (BL-W12) with matched C*=3.2 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.79 match for BL-W12: White Wisp (2137-70) delivers +2 LRV points lighter than Canyon Wind (BL-W12) with matched C*=3.69 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1 equivalent for BL-W12: Spare White (SW 6203) delivers identical 77.26% reflectance to BL-W12 with matched C*=3.63 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.42 equivalent for BL-W12: Reserved White (SW 7056) delivers -3.8 LRV points deeper than Canyon Wind (BL-W12) with matched C*=3.64 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.66 equivalent for BL-W12: Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) delivers +4.5 LRV points lighter than Canyon Wind (BL-W12) with -1.01 softer C*=2.19 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Canyon Wind (#E3E5DF, LRV 78%).
Canyon Wind (BL-W12, b*=2.68) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with BL-W12 (#E3E5DF)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for BL-W12 (2700K shifts to #FFDDBD)
Need Canyon Wind (BL-W12, LRV 78%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #E3E5DF:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Canyon Wind (BL-W12) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code BL-W12 (Canyon Wind) reflects 78% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Canyon Wind (BL-W12) registers J'=92.0, a'=-2.64, and b'=2.09 with HSL (80°, 10%, 89%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 90.9 L*_HK. Because BL-W12 carries a*=-1.74 red-green and b*=2.68 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=3.2, Canyon Wind projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr BL-W12 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Canyon Wind (BL-W12) holds its native #EBE3D6 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, BL-W12 adapts to #F2E2CC; at 3500K halogen, Canyon Wind transitions to #F8E1C6; at 3000K residential LED, BL-W12 warms to #FEDFC1; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Canyon Wind (BL-W12) settles at #FFDDBD.
When cross-matching Behr Canyon Wind (BL-W12, #E3E5DF), Benjamin Moore Paper White (1590, #E0E2DC, LRV 75.44%) scores ΔE2000=0.66 and CAM16=0.93, followed by Paper White (OC-55, ΔE=0.66). In Sherwin-Williams, Spare White (SW 6203, #E4E4DD, LRV 77.26%) achieves ΔE2000=1 ahead of Reserved White (SW 7056, ΔE=1.42). Coordinate BL-W12 with Shea (RD-W9) ceilings, Bridal Veil (W-D-600) trim, Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850) hallways, and Sonic Silver (HDC-MD-26) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Canyon Wind.
Behr Canyon Wind (BL-W12) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 78% (#E3E5DF) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 90.9 L*_HK.
At 78% reflectance, Canyon Wind (BL-W12) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (80°, 10%, 89%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=90.64, a*=-1.74, b*=2.68) classifies Behr Canyon Wind (BL-W12) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=3.2 chroma and h°=123° hue.
Pair Canyon Wind (BL-W12) with North & East Windows for BL-W12 (78% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with BL-W12 (#E3E5DF). Under 2700K evening bulbs, BL-W12 shifts from #E3E5DF toward #FFDDBD.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Canyon Wind (BL-W12, #E3E5DF) are Benjamin Moore Paper White (1590, #E0E2DC) at ΔE2000=0.66 and Sherwin-Williams Spare White (SW 6203, #E4E4DD) at ΔE2000=1.
Both 1590 and SW 6203 matches are verified against Canyon Wind (BL-W12) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Canyon Wind (BL-W12, LRV 78%), 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 Canyon Wind (BL-W12) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.