Behr Cavan (M380-1) records 74% LRV and 89.8 L*_HK lightness (#DCE2CE, RGB 220/226/206). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=88.95, a*=-5.52, b*=9.08, C*=10.63, h°=121.3°) place M380-1 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Cavan (M380-1) are Benjamin Moore Fresh Dew (435, ΔE=0.55) and Sherwin-Williams Gratifying Green (SW 6435, ΔE=0.9).
Behr Cavan (M380-1, #DCE2CE) 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) | Cavan (M380-1) | #DCE2CE | 74% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Fresh Dew (435) | #DCE3D0 | 74.82% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.55 (98.8%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Sweet Celadon (CSP-785) | #DBDFCC | 72.32% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.09 (97.7%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Gratifying Green (SW 6435) | #DAE2CD | 73.82% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.90 (98.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Sprout (SW 6427) | #E4E4CE | 76.62% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 2.64 (94.5%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.55 match for M380-1: Fresh Dew (435) delivers identical 74.82% reflectance to M380-1 with matched C*=10.2 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.09 equivalent for M380-1: Sweet Celadon (CSP-785) delivers -1.7 LRV points deeper than Cavan (M380-1) with -0.63 softer C*=10 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.29 equivalent for M380-1: Glade Green (498) delivers identical 73.65% reflectance to M380-1 with +1.4 higher C*=12.03 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.9 match for M380-1: Gratifying Green (SW 6435) delivers identical 73.82% reflectance to M380-1 with +0.68 higher C*=11.31 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.64 alternative to M380-1: Sprout (SW 6427) delivers +2.6 LRV points lighter than Cavan (M380-1) with +0.76 higher C*=11.39 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.92 alternative to M380-1: Lacewing (SW 6729) delivers identical 73.77% reflectance to M380-1 with +3.1 higher C*=13.73 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Cavan (#DCE2CE, LRV 74%).
Cavan (M380-1, b*=9.08) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Cavan (M380-1)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for M380-1 (2700K shifts to #FCDBAE)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Cavan (M380-1) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code M380-1 (Cavan) reflects 74% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Cavan (M380-1) registers J'=90.4, a'=-5.27, and b'=6.63 with HSL (78°, 26%, 85%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 89.8 L*_HK. Because M380-1 carries a*=-5.52 red-green and b*=9.08 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=10.63, Cavan projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr M380-1 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Cavan (M380-1) holds its native #E4E0C5 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, M380-1 adapts to #EBDFBC; at 3500K halogen, Cavan transitions to #F1DEB7; at 3000K residential LED, M380-1 warms to #F7DCB2; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Cavan (M380-1) settles at #FCDBAE.
When cross-matching Behr Cavan (M380-1, #DCE2CE), Benjamin Moore Fresh Dew (435, #DCE3D0, LRV 74.82%) scores ΔE2000=0.55 and CAM16=0.55, followed by Sweet Celadon (CSP-785, ΔE=1.09). In Sherwin-Williams, Gratifying Green (SW 6435, #DAE2CD, LRV 73.82%) achieves ΔE2000=0.9 ahead of Sprout (SW 6427, ΔE=2.64). Coordinate M380-1 with Ultra Pure White® (PPU18-6) ceilings, Bridal Veil (W-D-600) trim, Precious Dewdrop (GR-W4) hallways, and Environmental (PPU11-9) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Cavan.
Behr Cavan (M380-1) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 74% (#DCE2CE) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 89.8 L*_HK.
At 74% reflectance, Cavan (M380-1) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (78°, 26%, 85%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=88.95, a*=-5.52, b*=9.08) classifies Behr Cavan (M380-1) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=10.63 chroma and h°=121.3° hue.
Pair Cavan (M380-1) with North & East Windows for M380-1 (74% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Cavan (M380-1). Under 2700K evening bulbs, M380-1 shifts from #DCE2CE toward #FCDBAE.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Cavan (M380-1, #DCE2CE) are Benjamin Moore Fresh Dew (435, #DCE3D0) at ΔE2000=0.55 and Sherwin-Williams Gratifying Green (SW 6435, #DAE2CD) at ΔE2000=0.9.
Both 435 and SW 6435 matches are verified against Cavan (M380-1) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Cavan (M380-1, LRV 74%), 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 Cavan (M380-1) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.