Behr Confident White (GR-W12) records 74% LRV and 89.4 L*_HK lightness (#E4DFCE, RGB 228/223/206). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=88.79, a*=-1.19, b*=8.93, C*=9.01, h°=97.6°) place GR-W12 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Confident White (GR-W12) are Benjamin Moore Muskoka Trail (974, ΔE=0.47) and Sherwin-Williams Natural Choice (SW 7011, ΔE=1.24).
Behr Confident White (GR-W12, #E4DFCE) 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) | Confident White (GR-W12) | #E4DFCE | 74% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Muskoka Trail (974) | #E5E0D0 | 74.69% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.47 (99%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Plaster Of Paris&Reg; (CSP-185) | #E5E0D0 | 74.69% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.47 (99%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Natural Choice (SW 7011) | #E3DED0 | 73.28% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.24 (97.4%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Nacre (SW 6154) | #E8E2D4 | 76.47% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.66 (96.5%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.47 match for GR-W12: Muskoka Trail (974) delivers identical 74.69% reflectance to GR-W12 with -0.52 softer C*=8.49 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.47 match for GR-W12: Plaster Of Paris&Reg; (CSP-185) delivers identical 74.69% reflectance to GR-W12 with -0.52 softer C*=8.49 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.47 match for GR-W12: Ballet White (OC-9) delivers identical 74.69% reflectance to GR-W12 with -0.52 softer C*=8.49 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.24 equivalent for GR-W12: Natural Choice (SW 7011) delivers identical 73.28% reflectance to GR-W12 with -1.52 softer C*=7.49 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.66 equivalent for GR-W12: Nacre (SW 6154) delivers +2.5 LRV points lighter than Confident White (GR-W12) with -1.44 softer C*=7.57 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.69 equivalent for GR-W12: Oyster White (SW 7637) delivers -1.4 LRV points deeper than Confident White (GR-W12) with -2.01 softer C*=7 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Confident White (#E4DFCE, LRV 74%).
Confident White (GR-W12, b*=8.93) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Confident White (GR-W12)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for GR-W12 (2700K shifts to #FFD8AE)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Confident White (GR-W12) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code GR-W12 (Confident White) reflects 74% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Confident White (GR-W12) registers J'=90.4, a'=-1.12, and b'=6.26 with HSL (46°, 29%, 85%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 89.4 L*_HK. Because GR-W12 carries a*=-1.19 red-green and b*=8.93 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=9.01, Confident White projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr GR-W12 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Confident White (GR-W12) holds its native #ECDDC5 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, GR-W12 adapts to #F3DCBC; at 3500K halogen, Confident White transitions to #F8DBB7; at 3000K residential LED, GR-W12 warms to #FED9B2; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Confident White (GR-W12) settles at #FFD8AE.
When cross-matching Behr Confident White (GR-W12, #E4DFCE), Benjamin Moore Muskoka Trail (974, #E5E0D0, LRV 74.69%) scores ΔE2000=0.47 and CAM16=0.48, followed by Plaster Of Paris&Reg; (CSP-185, ΔE=0.47). In Sherwin-Williams, Natural Choice (SW 7011, #E3DED0, LRV 73.28%) achieves ΔE2000=1.24 ahead of Nacre (SW 6154, ΔE=1.66). Coordinate GR-W12 with Polar Bear 1875 (1875) ceilings, Vibrant White (BWC-12) trim, Stately White (BXC-29) hallways, and Camping Tent (N320-4) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Confident White.
Behr Confident White (GR-W12) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 74% (#E4DFCE) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 89.4 L*_HK.
At 74% reflectance, Confident White (GR-W12) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (46°, 29%, 85%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=88.79, a*=-1.19, b*=8.93) classifies Behr Confident White (GR-W12) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=9.01 chroma and h°=97.6° hue.
Pair Confident White (GR-W12) with North & East Windows for GR-W12 (74% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Confident White (GR-W12). Under 2700K evening bulbs, GR-W12 shifts from #E4DFCE toward #FFD8AE.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Confident White (GR-W12, #E4DFCE) are Benjamin Moore Muskoka Trail (974, #E5E0D0) at ΔE2000=0.47 and Sherwin-Williams Natural Choice (SW 7011, #E3DED0) at ΔE2000=1.24.
Both 974 and SW 7011 matches are verified against Confident White (GR-W12) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Confident White (GR-W12, LRV 74%), 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 Confident White (GR-W12) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.