Behr Chinese Jade (PPU10-9) records 62.01% LRV and 83.8 L*_HK lightness (#CBD1BB, RGB 203/209/187). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=82.85, a*=-5.93, b*=10.22, C*=11.82, h°=120.1°) place PPU10-9 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Chinese Jade (PPU10-9) are Benjamin Moore Budding Green (CSP-790, ΔE=1.4) and Sherwin-Williams Acanthus (SW 29, ΔE=2.73).
Behr Chinese Jade (PPU10-9, #CBD1BB) 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) | Chinese Jade (PPU10-9) | #CBD1BB | 62.01% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Budding Green (CSP-790) | #C8D0B7 | 60.94% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.40 (97.1%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Tea Light (471) | #C9D0BF | 61.37% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.86 (96.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Acanthus (SW 29) | #CDCDB4 | 60.12% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 2.73 (94.3%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Frostwork (SW 59) | #CBD0C2 | 61.78% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 3.10 (93.5%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.4 equivalent for PPU10-9: Budding Green (CSP-790) delivers -1.1 LRV points deeper than Chinese Jade (PPU10-9) with +1.71 higher C*=13.53 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.86 equivalent for PPU10-9: Tea Light (471) delivers identical 61.37% reflectance to PPU10-9 with -2.47 softer C*=9.35 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.86 equivalent for PPU10-9: Tea Light (CC-610) delivers identical 61.37% reflectance to PPU10-9 with -2.47 softer C*=9.35 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.73 alternative to PPU10-9: Acanthus (SW 29) delivers -1.9 LRV points deeper than Chinese Jade (PPU10-9) with +1.37 higher C*=13.19 chroma.
Visual ΔE=3.1 alternative to PPU10-9: Frostwork (SW 59) delivers identical 61.78% reflectance to PPU10-9 with -4.2 softer C*=7.62 chroma.
Visual ΔE=3.38 alternative to PPU10-9: Liveable Green (SW 6176) delivers identical 61.06% reflectance to PPU10-9 with -2.85 softer C*=8.97 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Chinese Jade (#CBD1BB, LRV 62.01%).
Chinese Jade (PPU10-9, b*=10.22) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Chinese Jade (62.01% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for PPU10-9 (2700K shifts to #E9CA9E)
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Code PPU10-9 (Chinese Jade) reflects 62.01% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Chinese Jade (PPU10-9) registers J'=84.9, a'=-5.47, and b'=7.40 with HSL (76°, 19%, 78%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 83.8 L*_HK. Because PPU10-9 carries a*=-5.93 red-green and b*=10.22 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=11.82, Chinese Jade projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr PPU10-9 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Chinese Jade (PPU10-9) holds its native #D2D0B3 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, PPU10-9 adapts to #D9CEAB; at 3500K halogen, Chinese Jade transitions to #DECDA6; at 3000K residential LED, PPU10-9 warms to #E4CBA1; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Chinese Jade (PPU10-9) settles at #E9CA9E.
When cross-matching Behr Chinese Jade (PPU10-9, #CBD1BB), Benjamin Moore Budding Green (CSP-790, #C8D0B7, LRV 60.94%) scores ΔE2000=1.4 and CAM16=1.35, followed by Tea Light (471, ΔE=1.86). In Sherwin-Williams, Acanthus (SW 29, #CDCDB4, LRV 60.12%) achieves ΔE2000=2.73 ahead of Frostwork (SW 59, ΔE=3.1). Coordinate PPU10-9 with YL-W15 (YL-W15) ceilings, Silver Chalice (640E-1) trim, Lychee (S340-1) hallways, and Precious Dewdrop (GR-W4) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Chinese Jade.
Behr Chinese Jade (PPU10-9) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 62.01% (#CBD1BB) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 83.8 L*_HK.
At 62.01% reflectance, Chinese Jade (PPU10-9) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=82.85) to hold its #CBD1BB color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=82.85, a*=-5.93, b*=10.22) classifies Behr Chinese Jade (PPU10-9) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=11.82 chroma and h°=120.1° hue.
Pair Chinese Jade (PPU10-9) with North & East Windows for PPU10-9 (62.01% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Chinese Jade (62.01% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, PPU10-9 shifts from #CBD1BB toward #E9CA9E.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Chinese Jade (PPU10-9, #CBD1BB) are Benjamin Moore Budding Green (CSP-790, #C8D0B7) at ΔE2000=1.4 and Sherwin-Williams Acanthus (SW 29, #CDCDB4) at ΔE2000=2.73.
Both CSP-790 and SW 29 matches are verified against Chinese Jade (PPU10-9) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Chinese Jade (PPU10-9, LRV 62.01%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Silver Chalice (640E-1, #ECEBE9, LRV 83%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Silver Chalice (640E-1) with Chinese Jade (PPU10-9) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.