Behr Chenille Spread (HDC-NT-03) records 81% LRV and 92.6 L*_HK lightness (#F1E7D6, RGB 241/231/214). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=92, a*=0.56, b*=9.48, C*=9.5, h°=86.6°) place HDC-NT-03 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Chenille Spread (HDC-NT-03) are Benjamin Moore Franklin White (CW-200, ΔE=0.82) and Sherwin-Williams Medici Ivory (SW 7558, ΔE=0.58).
Behr Chenille Spread (HDC-NT-03, #F1E7D6) 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) | Chenille Spread (HDC-NT-03) | #F1E7D6 | 81% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Franklin White (CW-200) | #F1E7D4 | 80.85% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.82 (98.3%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Sandy Beaches (946) | #F3E8D4 | 81.78% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.12 (97.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Medici Ivory (SW 7558) | #F3E9D7 | 82.48% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.58 (98.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Summer White (SW 7557) | #F4E9D6 | 82.62% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.87 (98.2%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.82 match for HDC-NT-03: Franklin White (CW-200) delivers identical 80.85% reflectance to HDC-NT-03 with +0.96 higher C*=10.46 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.12 equivalent for HDC-NT-03: Sandy Beaches (946) delivers identical 81.78% reflectance to HDC-NT-03 with +1.57 higher C*=11.07 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.12 equivalent for HDC-NT-03: Capri Coast (OC-87) delivers identical 81.78% reflectance to HDC-NT-03 with +1.57 higher C*=11.07 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.58 match for HDC-NT-03: Medici Ivory (SW 7558) delivers +1.5 LRV points lighter than Chenille Spread (HDC-NT-03) with matched C*=9.96 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.87 match for HDC-NT-03: Summer White (SW 7557) delivers +1.6 LRV points lighter than Chenille Spread (HDC-NT-03) with +1.08 higher C*=10.58 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.32 equivalent for HDC-NT-03: Crisp Linen (SW 6378) delivers identical 80.66% reflectance to HDC-NT-03 with +0.95 higher C*=10.45 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Chenille Spread (#F1E7D6, LRV 81%).
Chenille Spread (HDC-NT-03, b*=9.48) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under HDC-NT-03
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for HDC-NT-03 (2700K shifts to #FFDFB5)
Need Chenille Spread (HDC-NT-03, LRV 81%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #F1E7D6:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Chenille Spread (HDC-NT-03) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code HDC-NT-03 (Chenille Spread) reflects 81% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Chenille Spread (HDC-NT-03) registers J'=93.3, a'=0.45, and b'=6.41 with HSL (38°, 49%, 89%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 92.6 L*_HK. Because HDC-NT-03 carries a*=0.56 red-green and b*=9.48 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=9.5, Chenille Spread projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr HDC-NT-03 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Chenille Spread (HDC-NT-03) holds its native #F9E5CD swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, HDC-NT-03 adapts to #FFE4C4; at 3500K halogen, Chenille Spread transitions to #FFE3BE; at 3000K residential LED, HDC-NT-03 warms to #FFE1B9; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Chenille Spread (HDC-NT-03) settles at #FFDFB5.
When cross-matching Behr Chenille Spread (HDC-NT-03, #F1E7D6), Benjamin Moore Franklin White (CW-200, #F1E7D4, LRV 80.85%) scores ΔE2000=0.82 and CAM16=0.65, followed by Sandy Beaches (946, ΔE=1.12). In Sherwin-Williams, Medici Ivory (SW 7558, #F3E9D7, LRV 82.48%) achieves ΔE2000=0.58 ahead of Summer White (SW 7557, ΔE=0.87). Coordinate HDC-NT-03 with Frost 1857 (1857) ceilings, Celestial Glow (PWN-36) trim, Sandstone Cliff (750C-3) hallways, and Castle Path (730C-3) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Chenille Spread.
Behr Chenille Spread (HDC-NT-03) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 81% (#F1E7D6) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 92.6 L*_HK.
At 81% reflectance, Chenille Spread (HDC-NT-03) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (38°, 49%, 89%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=92, a*=0.56, b*=9.48) classifies Behr Chenille Spread (HDC-NT-03) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=9.5 chroma and h°=86.6° hue.
Pair Chenille Spread (HDC-NT-03) with North & East Windows for HDC-NT-03 (81% LRV) and Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under HDC-NT-03. Under 2700K evening bulbs, HDC-NT-03 shifts from #F1E7D6 toward #FFDFB5.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Chenille Spread (HDC-NT-03, #F1E7D6) are Benjamin Moore Franklin White (CW-200, #F1E7D4) at ΔE2000=0.82 and Sherwin-Williams Medici Ivory (SW 7558, #F3E9D7) at ΔE2000=0.58.
Both CW-200 and SW 7558 matches are verified against Chenille Spread (HDC-NT-03) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Chenille Spread (HDC-NT-03, LRV 81%), 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 Chenille Spread (HDC-NT-03) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.