Behr Cool White (440C-1) records 85% LRV and 94.6 L*_HK lightness (#EAF0E4, RGB 234/240/228). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=94.06, a*=-4.11, b*=5.1, C*=6.55, h°=128.9°) place 440C-1 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Cool White (440C-1) are Benjamin Moore Tint Of Mint (851, ΔE=1.62) and Sherwin-Williams Spinach White (SW 6434, ΔE=1.99).
Behr Cool White (440C-1, #EAF0E4) 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) | Cool White (440C-1) | #EAF0E4 | 85% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Tint Of Mint (851) | #EAEFDF | 84.66% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.62 (96.6%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Woodland White (463) | #E2E7DC | 78.55% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.97 (95.9%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Spinach White (SW 6434) | #E4E8DA | 79.36% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.99 (95.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | White Mint (SW 6441) | #E0E7DA | 78.12% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 2.10 (95.6%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.62 equivalent for 440C-1: Tint Of Mint (851) delivers identical 84.66% reflectance to 440C-1 with +1.88 higher C*=8.43 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.97 equivalent for 440C-1: Woodland White (463) delivers -6.5 LRV points deeper than Cool White (440C-1) with -0.57 softer C*=5.98 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.97 equivalent for 440C-1: Dewdrop (CC-608) delivers -6.5 LRV points deeper than Cool White (440C-1) with -0.57 softer C*=5.98 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.99 equivalent for 440C-1: Spinach White (SW 6434) delivers -5.6 LRV points deeper than Cool White (440C-1) with +0.84 higher C*=7.39 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.1 alternative to 440C-1: White Mint (SW 6441) delivers -6.9 LRV points deeper than Cool White (440C-1) with +0.66 higher C*=7.21 chroma.
Visual ΔE=3.58 alternative to 440C-1: Glimmer (SW 6476) delivers -6.5 LRV points deeper than Cool White (440C-1) with -2.93 softer C*=3.62 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Cool White (#EAF0E4, LRV 85%).
Cool White (440C-1, b*=5.1) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Cool White
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 440C-1 (2700K shifts to #FFE8C1)
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Code 440C-1 (Cool White) reflects 85% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Cool White (440C-1) registers J'=94.9, a'=-4.70, and b'=3.92 with HSL (90°, 29%, 92%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 94.6 L*_HK. Because 440C-1 carries a*=-4.11 red-green and b*=5.1 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=6.55, Cool White projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr 440C-1 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Cool White (440C-1) holds its native #F2EEDB swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 440C-1 adapts to #FAEDD1; at 3500K halogen, Cool White transitions to #FFECCB; at 3000K residential LED, 440C-1 warms to #FFEAC5; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Cool White (440C-1) settles at #FFE8C1.
When cross-matching Behr Cool White (440C-1, #EAF0E4), Benjamin Moore Tint Of Mint (851, #EAEFDF, LRV 84.66%) scores ΔE2000=1.62 and CAM16=1.46, followed by Woodland White (463, ΔE=1.97). In Sherwin-Williams, Spinach White (SW 6434, #E4E8DA, LRV 79.36%) achieves ΔE2000=1.99 ahead of White Mint (SW 6441, ΔE=2.1). Coordinate 440C-1 with Frost Bl-w15 (BL-W15) ceilings, Vibrant White (BWC-12) trim, Shy Green (MQ3-48) hallways, and Riverdale (N410-3) accents.
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Behr Cool White (440C-1) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 85% (#EAF0E4) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 94.6 L*_HK.
At 85% reflectance, Cool White (440C-1) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (90°, 29%, 92%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=94.06, a*=-4.11, b*=5.1) classifies Behr Cool White (440C-1) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=6.55 chroma and h°=128.9° hue.
Pair Cool White (440C-1) with North & East Windows for 440C-1 (85% LRV) and Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Cool White. Under 2700K evening bulbs, 440C-1 shifts from #EAF0E4 toward #FFE8C1.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Cool White (440C-1, #EAF0E4) are Benjamin Moore Tint Of Mint (851, #EAEFDF) at ΔE2000=1.62 and Sherwin-Williams Spinach White (SW 6434, #E4E8DA) at ΔE2000=1.99.
Both 851 and SW 6434 matches are verified against Cool White (440C-1) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Cool White (440C-1, LRV 85%), 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 Cool White (440C-1) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.