Behr Chic Gray (PPU26-10) records 60% LRV and 82.4 L*_HK lightness (#CFCCC5, RGB 207/204/197). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=82.1, a*=-0.21, b*=3.85, C*=3.86, h°=93.1°) place PPU26-10 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Chic Gray (PPU26-10) are Benjamin Moore Nimbus (1465, ΔE=0.48) and Sherwin-Williams On the Rocks (SW 7671, ΔE=0.75).
Behr Chic Gray (PPU26-10, #CFCCC5) 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) | Chic Gray (PPU26-10) | #CFCCC5 | 60% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Nimbus (1465) | #CFCCC4 | 60.52% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.48 (99%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Abalone (2108-60) | #D3CFC7 | 62.69% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.96 (98%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | On the Rocks (SW 7671) | #D0CEC8 | 61.78% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.75 (98.4%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Big Chill (SW 7648) | #D0CEC9 | 61.82% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.09 (97.7%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.48 match for PPU26-10: Nimbus (1465) delivers identical 60.52% reflectance to PPU26-10 with +0.51 higher C*=4.37 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.96 match for PPU26-10: Abalone (2108-60) delivers +2.7 LRV points lighter than Chic Gray (PPU26-10) with +0.6 higher C*=4.46 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.97 match for PPU26-10: Barren Plain (2111-60) delivers +3.3 LRV points lighter than Chic Gray (PPU26-10) with matched C*=3.84 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.75 match for PPU26-10: On the Rocks (SW 7671) delivers +1.8 LRV points lighter than Chic Gray (PPU26-10) with -0.62 softer C*=3.24 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.09 equivalent for PPU26-10: Big Chill (SW 7648) delivers +1.8 LRV points lighter than Chic Gray (PPU26-10) with -1.13 softer C*=2.73 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.24 equivalent for PPU26-10: Repose Gray (SW 7015) delivers -1.5 LRV points deeper than Chic Gray (PPU26-10) with +1.03 higher C*=4.89 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Chic Gray (#CFCCC5, LRV 60%).
Chic Gray (PPU26-10, b*=3.85) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with PPU26-10 (#CFCCC5)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for PPU26-10 (2700K shifts to #ECC5A7)
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Code PPU26-10 (Chic Gray) reflects 60% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Chic Gray (PPU26-10) registers J'=84.4, a'=-0.57, and b'=2.88 with HSL (42°, 9%, 79%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 82.4 L*_HK. Because PPU26-10 carries a*=-0.21 red-green and b*=3.85 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=3.86, Chic Gray projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr PPU26-10 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Chic Gray (PPU26-10) holds its native #D6CBBD swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, PPU26-10 adapts to #DDC9B4; at 3500K halogen, Chic Gray transitions to #E2C8AF; at 3000K residential LED, PPU26-10 warms to #E7C6AA; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Chic Gray (PPU26-10) settles at #ECC5A7.
When cross-matching Behr Chic Gray (PPU26-10, #CFCCC5), Benjamin Moore Nimbus (1465, #CFCCC4, LRV 60.52%) scores ΔE2000=0.48 and CAM16=0.39, followed by Abalone (2108-60, ΔE=0.96). In Sherwin-Williams, On the Rocks (SW 7671, #D0CEC8, LRV 61.78%) achieves ΔE2000=0.75 ahead of Big Chill (SW 7648, ΔE=1.09). Coordinate PPU26-10 with Ultra Pure White (50) ceilings, Bridal Veil (W-D-600) trim, Chalk (750A-1) hallways, and Ultra Pure White® (PR-W15) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Chic Gray.
Behr Chic Gray (PPU26-10) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 60% (#CFCCC5) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 82.4 L*_HK.
At 60% reflectance, Chic Gray (PPU26-10) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=82.1) to hold its #CFCCC5 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=82.1, a*=-0.21, b*=3.85) classifies Behr Chic Gray (PPU26-10) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=3.86 chroma and h°=93.1° hue.
Pair Chic Gray (PPU26-10) with North & East Windows for PPU26-10 (60% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with PPU26-10 (#CFCCC5). Under 2700K evening bulbs, PPU26-10 shifts from #CFCCC5 toward #ECC5A7.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Chic Gray (PPU26-10, #CFCCC5) are Benjamin Moore Nimbus (1465, #CFCCC4) at ΔE2000=0.48 and Sherwin-Williams On the Rocks (SW 7671, #D0CEC8) at ΔE2000=0.75.
Both 1465 and SW 7671 matches are verified against Chic Gray (PPU26-10) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Chic Gray (PPU26-10, LRV 60%), 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 Chic Gray (PPU26-10) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.