Behr Cave Pearl (RD-W7) records 81.57% LRV and 92.7 L*_HK lightness (#F0E7E8, RGB 240/231/232). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=92.36, a*=3.21, b*=0.6, C*=3.27, h°=10.6°) place RD-W7 in the Warm Pink-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Cave Pearl (RD-W7) are Benjamin Moore Pink Bliss (2093-70, ΔE=2.11) and Sherwin-Williams Smart White (SW 6007, ΔE=3.41).
Behr Cave Pearl (RD-W7, #F0E7E8) 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) | Cave Pearl (RD-W7) | #F0E7E8 | 81.57% | Warm Pink-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Pink Bliss (2093-70) | #F5EAE7 | 84.14% | Warm Gold-Beige | ΔE 2.11 (95.6%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Raindrops On Roses (1443) | #E4DDDE | 73.52% | Warm Pink-Beige | ΔE 2.45 (94.9%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Smart White (SW 6007) | #E4DBD8 | 72.21% | Warm Gold-Beige | ΔE 3.41 (92.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Lite Lavender (SW 6554) | #E0DADF | 71.32% | Earthy Warm Taupe | ΔE 3.65 (92.3%) |
Visual ΔE=2.11 alternative to RD-W7: Pink Bliss (2093-70) delivers +2.6 LRV points lighter than Cave Pearl (RD-W7) with +0.97 higher C*=4.24 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.45 alternative to RD-W7: Raindrops On Roses (1443) delivers -8 LRV points deeper than Cave Pearl (RD-W7) with -0.69 softer C*=2.58 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.47 alternative to RD-W7: Bridal Rose (1247) delivers -4.9 LRV points deeper than Cave Pearl (RD-W7) with matched C*=3.6 saturation.
Visual ΔE=3.41 alternative to RD-W7: Smart White (SW 6007) delivers -9.4 LRV points deeper than Cave Pearl (RD-W7) with matched C*=3.62 saturation.
Visual ΔE=3.65 alternative to RD-W7: Lite Lavender (SW 6554) delivers -10.3 LRV points deeper than Cave Pearl (RD-W7) with matched C*=3.4 saturation.
Visual ΔE=4.01 alternative to RD-W7: Dreamy White (SW 6021) delivers -10.7 LRV points deeper than Cave Pearl (RD-W7) with +0.93 higher C*=4.2 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Cave Pearl (#F0E7E8, LRV 81.57%).
Cave Pearl (RD-W7, b*=0.6) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with RD-W7 (#F0E7E8)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for RD-W7 (2700K shifts to #FFDFC5)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Cave Pearl (RD-W7) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code RD-W7 (Cave Pearl) reflects 81.57% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Cave Pearl (RD-W7) registers J'=93.7, a'=2.88, and b'=0.19 with HSL (353°, 23%, 92%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 92.7 L*_HK. Because RD-W7 carries a*=3.21 red-green and b*=0.6 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=3.27, Cave Pearl projects a warm warm pink-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr RD-W7 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Cave Pearl (RD-W7) holds its native #F8E5DE swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, RD-W7 adapts to #FFE4D5; at 3500K halogen, Cave Pearl transitions to #FFE3CE; at 3000K residential LED, RD-W7 warms to #FFE1C9; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Cave Pearl (RD-W7) settles at #FFDFC5.
When cross-matching Behr Cave Pearl (RD-W7, #F0E7E8), Benjamin Moore Pink Bliss (2093-70, #F5EAE7, LRV 84.14%) scores ΔE2000=2.11 and CAM16=1.99, followed by Raindrops On Roses (1443, ΔE=2.45). In Sherwin-Williams, Smart White (SW 6007, #E4DBD8, LRV 72.21%) achieves ΔE2000=3.41 ahead of Lite Lavender (SW 6554, ΔE=3.65). Coordinate RD-W7 with Shea (RD-W9) ceilings, Ambience White (PR-W8) trim, Dusty Lilac (N110-1) hallways, and Grape CrÈme (UL250-10) accents.
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Behr Cave Pearl (RD-W7) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 81.57% (#F0E7E8) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 92.7 L*_HK.
At 81.57% reflectance, Cave Pearl (RD-W7) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (353°, 23%, 92%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=92.36, a*=3.21, b*=0.6) classifies Behr Cave Pearl (RD-W7) as a Warm Warm Pink-Beige with C*=3.27 chroma and h°=10.6° hue.
Pair Cave Pearl (RD-W7) with North & East Windows for RD-W7 (81.57% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with RD-W7 (#F0E7E8). Under 2700K evening bulbs, RD-W7 shifts from #F0E7E8 toward #FFDFC5.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Cave Pearl (RD-W7, #F0E7E8) are Benjamin Moore Pink Bliss (2093-70, #F5EAE7) at ΔE2000=2.11 and Sherwin-Williams Smart White (SW 6007, #E4DBD8) at ΔE2000=3.41.
Both 2093-70 and SW 6007 matches are verified against Cave Pearl (RD-W7) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Cave Pearl (RD-W7, LRV 81.57%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Ambience White (PR-W8, #EBECEC, LRV 83.7%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Ambience White (PR-W8) with Cave Pearl (RD-W7) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.