Behr Ceylon Cream (HDC-CL-17) records 82% LRV and 93.4 L*_HK lightness (#F3E9D6, RGB 243/233/214). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=92.66, a*=0.24, b*=10.44, C*=10.44, h°=88.7°) place HDC-CL-17 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Ceylon Cream (HDC-CL-17) are Benjamin Moore Franklin White (CW-200, ΔE=0.43) and Sherwin-Williams Medici Ivory (SW 7558, ΔE=0.4).
Behr Ceylon Cream (HDC-CL-17, #F3E9D6) 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) | Ceylon Cream (HDC-CL-17) | #F3E9D6 | 82% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Franklin White (CW-200) | #F1E7D4 | 80.85% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.43 (99.1%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Sandy Beaches (946) | #F3E8D4 | 81.78% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.52 (98.9%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Medici Ivory (SW 7558) | #F3E9D7 | 82.48% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.40 (99.2%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Summer White (SW 7557) | #F4E9D6 | 82.62% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.48 (99%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.43 match for HDC-CL-17: Franklin White (CW-200) delivers -1.2 LRV points deeper than Ceylon Cream (HDC-CL-17) with matched C*=10.46 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.52 match for HDC-CL-17: Sandy Beaches (946) delivers identical 81.78% reflectance to HDC-CL-17 with +0.63 higher C*=11.07 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.52 match for HDC-CL-17: Capri Coast (OC-87) delivers identical 81.78% reflectance to HDC-CL-17 with +0.63 higher C*=11.07 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.4 match for HDC-CL-17: Medici Ivory (SW 7558) delivers identical 82.48% reflectance to HDC-CL-17 with matched C*=9.96 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.48 match for HDC-CL-17: Summer White (SW 7557) delivers identical 82.62% reflectance to HDC-CL-17 with matched C*=10.58 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.06 equivalent for HDC-CL-17: Honied White (SW 7106) delivers +4.5 LRV points lighter than Ceylon Cream (HDC-CL-17) with matched C*=10.4 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Ceylon Cream (#F3E9D6, LRV 82%).
Ceylon Cream (HDC-CL-17, b*=10.44) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with HDC-CL-17 (#F3E9D6)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for HDC-CL-17 (2700K shifts to #FFE1B5)
Need Ceylon Cream (HDC-CL-17, LRV 82%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #F3E9D6:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Ceylon Cream (HDC-CL-17) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code HDC-CL-17 (Ceylon Cream) reflects 82% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Ceylon Cream (HDC-CL-17) registers J'=93.8, a'=0.21, and b'=7.01 with HSL (39°, 55%, 90%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 93.4 L*_HK. Because HDC-CL-17 carries a*=0.24 red-green and b*=10.44 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=10.44, Ceylon Cream projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr HDC-CL-17 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Ceylon Cream (HDC-CL-17) holds its native #FBE7CD swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, HDC-CL-17 adapts to #FFE6C4; at 3500K halogen, Ceylon Cream transitions to #FFE5BE; at 3000K residential LED, HDC-CL-17 warms to #FFE3B8; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Ceylon Cream (HDC-CL-17) settles at #FFE1B5.
When cross-matching Behr Ceylon Cream (HDC-CL-17, #F3E9D6), Benjamin Moore Franklin White (CW-200, #F1E7D4, LRV 80.85%) scores ΔE2000=0.43 and CAM16=0.61, followed by Sandy Beaches (946, ΔE=0.52). In Sherwin-Williams, Medici Ivory (SW 7558, #F3E9D7, LRV 82.48%) achieves ΔE2000=0.4 ahead of Summer White (SW 7557, ΔE=0.48). Coordinate HDC-CL-17 with Polar Bear (W-F-200) ceilings, Celestial Glow (PWN-36) trim, Even Better Beige (DC-010) hallways, and Pasha Brown (MQ2-51) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Ceylon Cream.
Behr Ceylon Cream (HDC-CL-17) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 82% (#F3E9D6) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 93.4 L*_HK.
At 82% reflectance, Ceylon Cream (HDC-CL-17) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (39°, 55%, 90%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=92.66, a*=0.24, b*=10.44) classifies Behr Ceylon Cream (HDC-CL-17) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=10.44 chroma and h°=88.7° hue.
Pair Ceylon Cream (HDC-CL-17) with North & East Windows for HDC-CL-17 (82% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with HDC-CL-17 (#F3E9D6). Under 2700K evening bulbs, HDC-CL-17 shifts from #F3E9D6 toward #FFE1B5.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Ceylon Cream (HDC-CL-17, #F3E9D6) are Benjamin Moore Franklin White (CW-200, #F1E7D4) at ΔE2000=0.43 and Sherwin-Williams Medici Ivory (SW 7558, #F3E9D7) at ΔE2000=0.4.
Both CW-200 and SW 7558 matches are verified against Ceylon Cream (HDC-CL-17) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Ceylon Cream (HDC-CL-17, LRV 82%), 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 Ceylon Cream (HDC-CL-17) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.