Behr Cotton Knit (PPU7-11) records 74% LRV and 89.4 L*_HK lightness (#E5DFD2, RGB 229/223/210). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=88.96, a*=-0.18, b*=7.09, C*=7.09, h°=91.5°) place PPU7-11 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Cotton Knit (PPU7-11) are Benjamin Moore Olympic Mountains (971, ΔE=0.7) and Sherwin-Williams White Duck (SW 7010, ΔE=0).
Behr Cotton Knit (PPU7-11, #E5DFD2) 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) | Cotton Knit (PPU7-11) | #E5DFD2 | 74% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Olympic Mountains (971) | #E2DDD0 | 72.58% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.70 (98.5%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Fog Mist (OC-31) | #E2DDD0 | 72.58% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.70 (98.5%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | White Duck (SW 7010) | #E5DFD2 | 74.24% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.00 (99.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Oyster White (SW 7637) | #E2DDD0 | 72.58% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.70 (98.5%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.7 match for PPU7-11: Olympic Mountains (971) delivers -1.4 LRV points deeper than Cotton Knit (PPU7-11) with matched C*=7 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.7 match for PPU7-11: Fog Mist (OC-31) delivers -1.4 LRV points deeper than Cotton Knit (PPU7-11) with matched C*=7 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.82 match for PPU7-11: Strand Of Pearls&Reg; (CSP-395) delivers identical 73.28% reflectance to PPU7-11 with matched C*=7.49 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0 match for PPU7-11: White Duck (SW 7010) delivers identical 74.24% reflectance to PPU7-11 with matched C*=7.09 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.7 match for PPU7-11: Oyster White (SW 7637) delivers -1.4 LRV points deeper than Cotton Knit (PPU7-11) with matched C*=7 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.78 match for PPU7-11: Nacre (SW 6154) delivers +2.5 LRV points lighter than Cotton Knit (PPU7-11) with matched C*=7.57 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Cotton Knit (#E5DFD2, LRV 74%).
Cotton Knit (PPU7-11, b*=7.09) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Cotton Knit (74% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for PPU7-11 (2700K shifts to #FFD8B2)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Cotton Knit (PPU7-11) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code PPU7-11 (Cotton Knit) reflects 74% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Cotton Knit (PPU7-11) registers J'=90.6, a'=-0.32, and b'=5.02 with HSL (41°, 27%, 86%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 89.4 L*_HK. Because PPU7-11 carries a*=-0.18 red-green and b*=7.09 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=7.09, Cotton Knit projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr PPU7-11 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Cotton Knit (PPU7-11) holds its native #EDDDC9 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, PPU7-11 adapts to #F4DCC0; at 3500K halogen, Cotton Knit transitions to #F9DBBA; at 3000K residential LED, PPU7-11 warms to #FFD9B5; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Cotton Knit (PPU7-11) settles at #FFD8B2.
When cross-matching Behr Cotton Knit (PPU7-11, #E5DFD2), Benjamin Moore Olympic Mountains (971, #E2DDD0, LRV 72.58%) scores ΔE2000=0.7 and CAM16=0.78, followed by Fog Mist (OC-31, ΔE=0.7). In Sherwin-Williams, White Duck (SW 7010, #E5DFD2, LRV 74.24%) achieves ΔE2000=0 ahead of Oyster White (SW 7637, ΔE=0.7). Coordinate PPU7-11 with YL-W15 (YL-W15) ceilings, Vibrant White (BWC-12) trim, Stately White (BXC-29) hallways, and Grey Mist (HDC-CT-21) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Cotton Knit.
Behr Cotton Knit (PPU7-11) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 74% (#E5DFD2) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 89.4 L*_HK.
At 74% reflectance, Cotton Knit (PPU7-11) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (41°, 27%, 86%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=88.96, a*=-0.18, b*=7.09) classifies Behr Cotton Knit (PPU7-11) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=7.09 chroma and h°=91.5° hue.
Pair Cotton Knit (PPU7-11) with North & East Windows for PPU7-11 (74% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Cotton Knit (74% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, PPU7-11 shifts from #E5DFD2 toward #FFD8B2.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Cotton Knit (PPU7-11, #E5DFD2) are Benjamin Moore Olympic Mountains (971, #E2DDD0) at ΔE2000=0.7 and Sherwin-Williams White Duck (SW 7010, #E5DFD2) at ΔE2000=0.
Both 971 and SW 7010 matches are verified against Cotton Knit (PPU7-11) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Cotton Knit (PPU7-11, 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 Cotton Knit (PPU7-11) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.