Behr Cassia Buds (M110-2) records 64% LRV and 85.4 L*_HK lightness (#E0CDDA, RGB 224/205/218). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=84.26, a*=8.86, b*=-4.03, C*=9.73, h°=335.5°) place M110-2 in the Earthy Warm Taupe class. Top cross-brand matches for Cassia Buds (M110-2) are Benjamin Moore Spring Lilac (1388, ΔE=1.82) and Sherwin-Williams Euphoric Lilac (SW 6835, ΔE=2.64).
Behr Cassia Buds (M110-2, #E0CDDA) 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) | Cassia Buds (M110-2) | #E0CDDA | 64% | Earthy Warm Taupe | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Spring Lilac (1388) | #DCCDDD | 64.07% | Earthy Warm Taupe | ΔE 1.82 (96.2%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Beach Plum (2072-60) | #D9CCDB | 63.02% | Earthy Warm Taupe | ΔE 2.34 (95.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Euphoric Lilac (SW 6835) | #DAC7DA | 60.79% | Earthy Warm Taupe | ΔE 2.64 (94.5%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Teaberry (SW 6561) | #EBD1DB | 68.49% | Warm Pink-Beige | ΔE 2.86 (94%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.82 equivalent for M110-2: Spring Lilac (1388) delivers identical 64.07% reflectance to M110-2 with matched C*=10.05 saturation.
Visual ΔE=2.34 alternative to M110-2: Beach Plum (2072-60) delivers -1 LRV points deeper than Cassia Buds (M110-2) with -0.5 softer C*=9.23 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.85 alternative to M110-2: Easter Ribbon (1381) delivers -4.3 LRV points deeper than Cassia Buds (M110-2) with matched C*=9.27 saturation.
Visual ΔE=2.64 alternative to M110-2: Euphoric Lilac (SW 6835) delivers -3.2 LRV points deeper than Cassia Buds (M110-2) with +2.48 higher C*=12.21 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.86 alternative to M110-2: Teaberry (SW 6561) delivers +4.5 LRV points lighter than Cassia Buds (M110-2) with +1.09 higher C*=10.82 chroma.
Visual ΔE=3.27 alternative to M110-2: Lighthearted Pink (SW 6568) delivers +6.9 LRV points lighter than Cassia Buds (M110-2) with matched C*=9.68 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Cassia Buds (#E0CDDA, LRV 64%).
Cassia Buds (M110-2, b*=-4.03) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under M110-2
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for M110-2 (2700K shifts to #FCC6B9)
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Code M110-2 (Cassia Buds) reflects 64% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Cassia Buds (M110-2) registers J'=86.7, a'=8.29, and b'=-3.65 with HSL (319°, 23%, 84%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 85.4 L*_HK. Because M110-2 carries a*=8.86 red-green and b*=-4.03 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=9.73, Cassia Buds projects a warm earthy warm taupe character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr M110-2 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Cassia Buds (M110-2) holds its native #E7CCD1 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, M110-2 adapts to #EDCAC8; at 3500K halogen, Cassia Buds transitions to #F2C9C2; at 3000K residential LED, M110-2 warms to #F8C7BD; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Cassia Buds (M110-2) settles at #FCC6B9.
When cross-matching Behr Cassia Buds (M110-2, #E0CDDA), Benjamin Moore Spring Lilac (1388, #DCCDDD, LRV 64.07%) scores ΔE2000=1.82 and CAM16=2.18, followed by Beach Plum (2072-60, ΔE=2.34). In Sherwin-Williams, Euphoric Lilac (SW 6835, #DAC7DA, LRV 60.79%) achieves ΔE2000=2.64 ahead of Teaberry (SW 6561, ΔE=2.86). Coordinate M110-2 with Ultra Pure White® (PR-W15) ceilings, Maui Mist (BL-W10) trim, Pink Prism (RD-W1) hallways, and Shea (RD-W9) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Cassia Buds.
Behr Cassia Buds (M110-2) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 64% (#E0CDDA) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 85.4 L*_HK.
At 64% reflectance, Cassia Buds (M110-2) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=84.26) to hold its #E0CDDA color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=84.26, a*=8.86, b*=-4.03) classifies Behr Cassia Buds (M110-2) as a Warm Earthy Warm Taupe with C*=9.73 chroma and h°=335.5° hue.
Pair Cassia Buds (M110-2) with North & East Windows for M110-2 (64% LRV) and Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under M110-2. Under 2700K evening bulbs, M110-2 shifts from #E0CDDA toward #FCC6B9.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Cassia Buds (M110-2, #E0CDDA) are Benjamin Moore Spring Lilac (1388, #DCCDDD) at ΔE2000=1.82 and Sherwin-Williams Euphoric Lilac (SW 6835, #DAC7DA) at ΔE2000=2.64.
Both 1388 and SW 6835 matches are verified against Cassia Buds (M110-2) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Cassia Buds (M110-2, LRV 64%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Maui Mist (BL-W10, #EEF2F3, LRV 88%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Maui Mist (BL-W10) with Cassia Buds (M110-2) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.