PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #E7C8C4 • LRV 62% • CIE D65 2°•
BEHR ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: S150-1
In-Store Active at Home DepotS150-1
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Cherubic
Warm Gold-Beige
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
231, 200, 196
LRV REFLECTANCE
62%
HK LIGHTNESS
84.1 L*
Behr Official CatalogFamily: Red, Pink & Terracotta • Code S150-1

Behr Cherubic (S150-1) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ BEHR #S150-1 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Behr Cherubic (S150-1) records 62% LRV and 84.1 L*_HK lightness (#E7C8C4, RGB 231/200/196). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=83.06, a*=10.27, b*=6.03, C*=11.91, h°=30.4°) place S150-1 in the Warm Gold-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Cherubic (S150-1) are Benjamin Moore Rose Blush (037, ΔE=1.77) and Sherwin-Williams Rosy Outlook (SW 6316, ΔE=1.53).

1. LRV INDEX
62%
Medium-Light Balanced
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Warm Gold-Beige
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
11.91
Rich Chromatic Saturation
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
30.4°
CIELAB L* 83.06 a* 10.27 b* 6.03
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for S150-1 (62% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for S150-1 (2700K shifts to #FFC1A6)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Cherubic (S150-1)
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Cherubic (S150-1)
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Behr Cherubic (S150-1)

Behr Cherubic (S150-1, #E7C8C4) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.

Role / BrandPaint Color Name & CodeHEX CodeLRV %Undertone ProfileCIE ΔE 2000
SOURCE (Behr)Cherubic (S150-1)#E7C8C462%Warm Gold-Beige0.00 (Ref)
Benjamin Moore #1Rose Blush (037)#E9C9C163.23%Warm Gold-BeigeΔE 1.77 (96.3%)
Benjamin Moore #2Rose Lace (1254)#E1C6C560.62%Warm Pink-BeigeΔE 1.81 (96.2%)
Sherwin-Williams #1Rosy Outlook (SW 6316)#EBCECB66.35%Warm Gold-BeigeΔE 1.53 (96.8%)
Sherwin-Williams #2Oleander (SW 6603)#F2CCC566.43%Rich Gold-BeigeΔE 2.56 (94.6%)

Best Benjamin Moore Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Behr S150-1#E7C8C4 • LRV 62%
MATCH #1: Benjamin Moore 037#E9C9C1 • LRV 63.23%
Benjamin Moore Rose Blush (037)
Warm Gold-Beige • 96.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.77CAM16: 1.39

Cross-room ΔE=1.77 equivalent for S150-1: Rose Blush (037) delivers +1.2 LRV points lighter than Cherubic (S150-1) with +1 higher C*=12.91 chroma.

SOURCE: Behr S150-1#E7C8C4 • LRV 62%
MATCH #2: Benjamin Moore 1254#E1C6C5 • LRV 60.62%
Benjamin Moore Rose Lace (1254)
Warm Pink-Beige • 96.2% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.81CAM16: 1.71

Cross-room ΔE=1.81 equivalent for S150-1: Rose Lace (1254) delivers -1.4 LRV points deeper than Cherubic (S150-1) with -1.76 softer C*=10.15 chroma.

SOURCE: Behr S150-1#E7C8C4 • LRV 62%
MATCH #3: Benjamin Moore 2092-60#E3C1BD • LRV 58.41%
Benjamin Moore Georgia Pink (2092-60)
Warm Gold-Beige • 96.2% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.82CAM16: 2.23

Cross-room ΔE=1.82 equivalent for S150-1: Georgia Pink (2092-60) delivers -3.6 LRV points deeper than Cherubic (S150-1) with +1.24 higher C*=13.15 chroma.

Best Sherwin-Williams Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Behr S150-1#E7C8C4 • LRV 62%
MATCH #1: Sherwin-Williams SW 6316#EBCECB • LRV 66.35%
Sherwin-Williams Rosy Outlook (SW 6316)
Warm Gold-Beige • 96.8% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.53CAM16: 1.91

Cross-room ΔE=1.53 equivalent for S150-1: Rosy Outlook (SW 6316) delivers +4.3 LRV points lighter than Cherubic (S150-1) with -0.94 softer C*=10.97 chroma.

SOURCE: Behr S150-1#E7C8C4 • LRV 62%
MATCH #2: Sherwin-Williams SW 6603#F2CCC5 • LRV 66.43%
Sherwin-Williams Oleander (SW 6603)
Rich Gold-Beige • 94.6% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.56CAM16: 2.71

Visual ΔE=2.56 alternative to S150-1: Oleander (SW 6603) delivers +4.4 LRV points lighter than Cherubic (S150-1) with +3.01 higher C*=14.92 chroma.

SOURCE: Behr S150-1#E7C8C4 • LRV 62%
MATCH #3: Sherwin-Williams SW 6302#EBD1CF • LRV 67.97%
Sherwin-Williams Innocence (SW 6302)
Warm Gold-Beige • 94.6% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.59CAM16: 2.96

Visual ΔE=2.59 alternative to S150-1: Innocence (SW 6302) delivers +6 LRV points lighter than Cherubic (S150-1) with -2.2 softer C*=9.71 chroma.

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5-Role Room Palette for Behr Cherubic (S150-1)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Cherubic (#E7C8C4, LRV 62%).

LRV 97.32%
Ceiling for S150-1
Ultra Pure White 1850
1850
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 84%
Trim for S150-1
Vibrant White
BWC-12
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 62%
Cherubic (S150-1) Wall
Cherubic
S150-1
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 82.24%
Adjoining Room (S150-1)
Illuminated
RD-W4
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 92.6%
Accent / Millwork (S150-1)
Shea
RD-W9
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for S150-1 (62% LRV)

Cherubic (S150-1, b*=6.03) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Cherubic (S150-1)

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for S150-1 (2700K shifts to #FFC1A6)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Behr Alternatives to S150-1

Need Cherubic (S150-1, LRV 62%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #E7C8C4:

Lighter than S150-1 (+LRV)
Pinky Promise (P170-1A)
LRV 70% • Warm Pink-Beige
#F5D1CF
ΔE 3.03
Deeper than S150-1 (-LRV)
Peony Blush (PPU17-8)
LRV 56.67% • Warm Gold-Beige
#D8C1BF
ΔE 3.37
Warmer than S150-1 (+b*)
Iced Cherry (S160-1)
LRV 61% • Warm Gold-Beige
#E8C7BF
ΔE 1.77
Cooler than S150-1 (-b*)
Cranapple Cream (S140-2)
LRV 60% • Warm Pink-Beige
#E6C4C5
ΔE 2.6
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Cherubic (S150-1) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.

Net Paintable Area: 360 sq.ft.
REAL-TIME ESTIMATOR RESULT
2.1 Gallons Calculated
Buy 3 Gallons (for ~360 sq.ft.)
Field Contractor SpecificationCSI MASTERFORMAT 09 91 23
Manufacturer & Code:
Behr #S150-1
Color Reference Name:
Cherubic
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
62% • Warm Gold-Beige
Behr #S150-1 • #E7C8C4 • LRV 62%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Behr Cherubic (S150-1)

Code S150-1 (Cherubic) reflects 62% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Cherubic (S150-1) registers J'=85.7, a'=8.70, and b'=4.12 with HSL (7°, 42%, 84%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 84.1 L*_HK. Because S150-1 carries a*=10.27 red-green and b*=6.03 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=11.91, Cherubic projects a warm warm gold-beige character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Behr S150-1 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Cherubic (S150-1) holds its native #EEC7BC swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, S150-1 adapts to #F4C5B3; at 3500K halogen, Cherubic transitions to #F8C4AE; at 3000K residential LED, S150-1 warms to #FEC2A9; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Cherubic (S150-1) settles at #FFC1A6.

When cross-matching Behr Cherubic (S150-1, #E7C8C4), Benjamin Moore Rose Blush (037, #E9C9C1, LRV 63.23%) scores ΔE2000=1.77 and CAM16=1.39, followed by Rose Lace (1254, ΔE=1.81). In Sherwin-Williams, Rosy Outlook (SW 6316, #EBCECB, LRV 66.35%) achieves ΔE2000=1.53 ahead of Oleander (SW 6603, ΔE=2.56). Coordinate S150-1 with Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850) ceilings, Vibrant White (BWC-12) trim, Illuminated (RD-W4) hallways, and Shea (RD-W9) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Behr Cherubic (S150-1)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Cherubic.

SPEC 01LRV 62% & H-K 84.1

What is the LRV of Behr Cherubic (S150-1)?

Behr Cherubic (S150-1) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 62% (#E7C8C4) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 84.1 L*_HK.

At 62% reflectance, Cherubic (S150-1) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=83.06) to hold its #E7C8C4 color in bright sun.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedS150-1
SPEC 02CIELAB L*83.06 a*10.27 b*6.03

What undertones does Behr Cherubic (S150-1) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=83.06, a*=10.27, b*=6.03) classifies Behr Cherubic (S150-1) as a Warm Warm Gold-Beige with C*=11.91 chroma and h°=30.4° hue.

Pair Cherubic (S150-1) with North & East Windows for S150-1 (62% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Cherubic (S150-1). Under 2700K evening bulbs, S150-1 shifts from #E7C8C4 toward #FFC1A6.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedS150-1
SPEC 03S150-1 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Behr Cherubic (S150-1)?

Closest verified equivalents to Behr Cherubic (S150-1, #E7C8C4) are Benjamin Moore Rose Blush (037, #E9C9C1) at ΔE2000=1.77 and Sherwin-Williams Rosy Outlook (SW 6316, #EBCECB) at ΔE2000=1.53.

Both 037 and SW 6316 matches are verified against Cherubic (S150-1) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedS150-1
SPEC 04S150-1 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Behr Cherubic (S150-1)?

Alongside Behr Cherubic (S150-1, LRV 62%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Vibrant White (BWC-12, #EAEDEB, LRV 84%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.

Pairing Vibrant White (BWC-12) with Cherubic (S150-1) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedS150-1