PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #E8DDCF • LRV 73% • CIE D65 2°•
BEHR ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: W-F-220
In-Store Active at Home DepotW-F-220
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Cinnamon Cake
Warm Yellow-Cream
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
232, 221, 207
LRV REFLECTANCE
73%
HK LIGHTNESS
89.2 L*
Behr Official CatalogFamily: Beige & Cream • Code W-F-220

Behr Cinnamon Cake (W-F-220) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ BEHR #W-F-220 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Behr Cinnamon Cake (W-F-220) records 73% LRV and 89.2 L*_HK lightness (#E8DDCF, RGB 232/221/207). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=88.63, a*=1.41, b*=8.21, C*=8.33, h°=80.3°) place W-F-220 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Cinnamon Cake (W-F-220) are Benjamin Moore Ionic Column (1016, ΔE=0.48) and Sherwin-Williams Moderate White (SW 6140, ΔE=0.48).

1. LRV INDEX
73%
Medium-Light Balanced
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Warm Yellow-Cream
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
8.33
Muted Architectural
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
80.3°
CIELAB L* 88.63 a* 1.41 b* 8.21
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for W-F-220 (73% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for W-F-220 (2700K shifts to #FFD6AF)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Cinnamon Cake
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Cinnamon Cake
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Behr Cinnamon Cake (W-F-220)

Behr Cinnamon Cake (W-F-220, #E8DDCF) 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)Cinnamon Cake (W-F-220)#E8DDCF73%Warm Yellow-Cream0.00 (Ref)
Benjamin Moore #1Ionic Column (1016)#E7DDCF73.4%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.48 (99%)
Benjamin Moore #2Ice Breaker (CC-428)#E7DDCF73.4%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.48 (99%)
Sherwin-Williams #1Moderate White (SW 6140)#E9DECF74.28%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.48 (99%)
Sherwin-Williams #2Bauhaus Buff (SW 7552)#E7DBCC72.22%Warm Yellow-CreamΔE 0.66 (98.6%)

Best Benjamin Moore Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Behr W-F-220#E8DDCF • LRV 73%
MATCH #1: Benjamin Moore 1016#E7DDCF • LRV 73.4%
Benjamin Moore Ionic Column (1016)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 99% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.48CAM16: 0.32

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.48 match for W-F-220: Ionic Column (1016) delivers identical 73.4% reflectance to W-F-220 with matched C*=8.16 saturation.

SOURCE: Behr W-F-220#E8DDCF • LRV 73%
MATCH #2: Benjamin Moore CC-428#E7DDCF • LRV 73.4%
Benjamin Moore Ice Breaker (CC-428)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 99% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.48CAM16: 0.32

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.48 match for W-F-220: Ice Breaker (CC-428) delivers identical 73.4% reflectance to W-F-220 with matched C*=8.16 saturation.

SOURCE: Behr W-F-220#E8DDCF • LRV 73%
MATCH #3: Benjamin Moore 1023#E5DBCE • LRV 71.96%
Benjamin Moore Cocoa Butter (1023)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.6% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.69CAM16: 0.79

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.69 match for W-F-220: Cocoa Butter (1023) delivers -1 LRV points deeper than Cinnamon Cake (W-F-220) with -0.62 softer C*=7.71 chroma.

Best Sherwin-Williams Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Behr W-F-220#E8DDCF • LRV 73%
MATCH #1: Sherwin-Williams SW 6140#E9DECF • LRV 74.28%
Sherwin-Williams Moderate White (SW 6140)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 99% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.48CAM16: 0.44

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.48 match for W-F-220: Moderate White (SW 6140) delivers +1.3 LRV points lighter than Cinnamon Cake (W-F-220) with matched C*=8.78 saturation.

SOURCE: Behr W-F-220#E8DDCF • LRV 73%
MATCH #2: Sherwin-Williams SW 7552#E7DBCC • LRV 72.22%
Sherwin-Williams Bauhaus Buff (SW 7552)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.6% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.66CAM16: 0.71

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.66 match for W-F-220: Bauhaus Buff (SW 7552) delivers identical 72.22% reflectance to W-F-220 with +0.66 higher C*=8.99 chroma.

SOURCE: Behr W-F-220#E8DDCF • LRV 73%
MATCH #3: Sherwin-Williams SW 6105#E6DCCD • LRV 72.61%
Sherwin-Williams Divine White (SW 6105)
Warm Yellow-Cream • 98.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.83CAM16: 0.66

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.83 match for W-F-220: Divine White (SW 6105) delivers identical 72.61% reflectance to W-F-220 with matched C*=8.63 saturation.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Behr Cinnamon Cake (W-F-220)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Cinnamon Cake (#E8DDCF, LRV 73%).

LRV 94%
Ceiling for W-F-220
Blanca Peak
HDC-NT-04G
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 84%
Trim for W-F-220
Vibrant White
BWC-12
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 73%
Cinnamon Cake (W-F-220) Wall
Cinnamon Cake
W-F-220
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 51%
Adjoining Room (W-F-220)
Barley Field
ECC-44-1
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 46%
Accent / Millwork (W-F-220)
Smokestack
N220-3
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for W-F-220 (73% LRV)

Cinnamon Cake (W-F-220, b*=8.21) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Cinnamon Cake

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for W-F-220 (2700K shifts to #FFD6AF)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Behr Alternatives to W-F-220

Need Cinnamon Cake (W-F-220, LRV 73%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #E8DDCF:

Lighter than W-F-220 (+LRV)
Eurolinen (250E-1)
LRV 77% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#EEE2D3
ΔE 1.24
Deeper than W-F-220 (-LRV)
Translucent Silk (MQ3-36)
LRV 69% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#E1D8CC
ΔE 1.56
Warmer than W-F-220 (+b*)Aged Parchment (UL150-10)
LRV 72.88% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#E8DCCB
ΔE 1.21
Cooler than W-F-220 (-b*)
Pale Cashmere (PPU2-04)
LRV 75% • Warm Yellow-Cream
#E8DFD5
ΔE 1.75
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Cinnamon Cake (W-F-220) 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 #W-F-220
Color Reference Name:
Cinnamon Cake
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
73% • Warm Yellow-Cream
Behr #W-F-220 • #E8DDCF • LRV 73%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Behr Cinnamon Cake (W-F-220)

Code W-F-220 (Cinnamon Cake) reflects 73% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Cinnamon Cake (W-F-220) registers J'=90.4, a'=1.15, and b'=5.60 with HSL (34°, 35%, 86%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 89.2 L*_HK. Because W-F-220 carries a*=1.41 red-green and b*=8.21 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=8.33, Cinnamon Cake projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Behr W-F-220 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Cinnamon Cake (W-F-220) holds its native #F0DBC6 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, W-F-220 adapts to #F6DABD; at 3500K halogen, Cinnamon Cake transitions to #FCD9B8; at 3000K residential LED, W-F-220 warms to #FFD7B3; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Cinnamon Cake (W-F-220) settles at #FFD6AF.

When cross-matching Behr Cinnamon Cake (W-F-220, #E8DDCF), Benjamin Moore Ionic Column (1016, #E7DDCF, LRV 73.4%) scores ΔE2000=0.48 and CAM16=0.32, followed by Ice Breaker (CC-428, ΔE=0.48). In Sherwin-Williams, Moderate White (SW 6140, #E9DECF, LRV 74.28%) achieves ΔE2000=0.48 ahead of Bauhaus Buff (SW 7552, ΔE=0.66). Coordinate W-F-220 with Blanca Peak (HDC-NT-04G) ceilings, Vibrant White (BWC-12) trim, Barley Field (ECC-44-1) hallways, and Smokestack (N220-3) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Behr Cinnamon Cake (W-F-220)

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

SPEC 01LRV 73% & H-K 89.2

What is the LRV of Behr Cinnamon Cake (W-F-220)?

Behr Cinnamon Cake (W-F-220) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 73% (#E8DDCF) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 89.2 L*_HK.

At 73% reflectance, Cinnamon Cake (W-F-220) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (34°, 35%, 86%).

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedW-F-220
SPEC 02CIELAB L*88.63 a*1.41 b*8.21

What undertones does Behr Cinnamon Cake (W-F-220) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=88.63, a*=1.41, b*=8.21) classifies Behr Cinnamon Cake (W-F-220) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=8.33 chroma and h°=80.3° hue.

Pair Cinnamon Cake (W-F-220) with North & East Windows for W-F-220 (73% LRV) and Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Cinnamon Cake. Under 2700K evening bulbs, W-F-220 shifts from #E8DDCF toward #FFD6AF.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedW-F-220
SPEC 03W-F-220 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Behr Cinnamon Cake (W-F-220)?

Closest verified equivalents to Behr Cinnamon Cake (W-F-220, #E8DDCF) are Benjamin Moore Ionic Column (1016, #E7DDCF) at ΔE2000=0.48 and Sherwin-Williams Moderate White (SW 6140, #E9DECF) at ΔE2000=0.48.

Both 1016 and SW 6140 matches are verified against Cinnamon Cake (W-F-220) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedW-F-220
SPEC 04W-F-220 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Behr Cinnamon Cake (W-F-220)?

Alongside Behr Cinnamon Cake (W-F-220, LRV 73%), 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 Cinnamon Cake (W-F-220) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedW-F-220