Behr Cotton Sheets (RD-W15) records 85% LRV and 94.2 L*_HK lightness (#F7EBDD, RGB 247/235/221). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=93.63, a*=1.73, b*=8.24, C*=8.42, h°=78.1°) place RD-W15 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Cotton Sheets (RD-W15) are Benjamin Moore Opal (891, ΔE=0.87) and Sherwin-Williams Cotton White (SW 7104, ΔE=1.89).
Behr Cotton Sheets (RD-W15, #F7EBDD) 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 Sheets (RD-W15) | #F7EBDD | 85% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Opal (891) | #F6ECDF | 85.11% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.87 (98.2%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Opal (OC-73) | #F6ECDF | 85.11% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.87 (98.2%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Cotton White (SW 7104) | #F7EFE3 | 87.23% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.89 (96%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Crisp Linen (SW 6378) | #F3E6D4 | 80.66% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.93 (95.9%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.87 match for RD-W15: Opal (891) delivers identical 85.11% reflectance to RD-W15 with -0.82 softer C*=7.6 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.87 match for RD-W15: Opal (OC-73) delivers identical 85.11% reflectance to RD-W15 with -0.82 softer C*=7.6 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.24 equivalent for RD-W15: Ambrosia (893) delivers -1.5 LRV points deeper than Cotton Sheets (RD-W15) with matched C*=8.42 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.89 equivalent for RD-W15: Cotton White (SW 7104) delivers +2.2 LRV points lighter than Cotton Sheets (RD-W15) with -1.64 softer C*=6.78 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.93 equivalent for RD-W15: Crisp Linen (SW 6378) delivers -4.3 LRV points deeper than Cotton Sheets (RD-W15) with +2.03 higher C*=10.45 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.26 alternative to RD-W15: Alluring White (SW 6343) delivers -7.9 LRV points deeper than Cotton Sheets (RD-W15) with +0.92 higher C*=9.34 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Cotton Sheets (#F7EBDD, LRV 85%).
Cotton Sheets (RD-W15, b*=8.24) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with RD-W15 (#F7EBDD)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for RD-W15 (2700K shifts to #FFE3BB)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Cotton Sheets (RD-W15) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code RD-W15 (Cotton Sheets) reflects 85% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Cotton Sheets (RD-W15) registers J'=94.7, a'=1.40, and b'=5.56 with HSL (32°, 62%, 92%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 94.2 L*_HK. Because RD-W15 carries a*=1.73 red-green and b*=8.24 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=8.42, Cotton Sheets projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr RD-W15 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Cotton Sheets (RD-W15) holds its native #FFE9D4 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, RD-W15 adapts to #FFE8CA; at 3500K halogen, Cotton Sheets transitions to #FFE6C4; at 3000K residential LED, RD-W15 warms to #FFE5BF; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Cotton Sheets (RD-W15) settles at #FFE3BB.
When cross-matching Behr Cotton Sheets (RD-W15, #F7EBDD), Benjamin Moore Opal (891, #F6ECDF, LRV 85.11%) scores ΔE2000=0.87 and CAM16=0.67, followed by Opal (OC-73, ΔE=0.87). In Sherwin-Williams, Cotton White (SW 7104, #F7EFE3, LRV 87.23%) achieves ΔE2000=1.89 ahead of Crisp Linen (SW 6378, ΔE=1.93). Coordinate RD-W15 with Polar Bear (W-F-200) ceilings, Ambience White (PR-W8) trim, Granite Dust (MQ3-06) hallways, and Barley Field (ECC-44-1) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Cotton Sheets.
Behr Cotton Sheets (RD-W15) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 85% (#F7EBDD) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 94.2 L*_HK.
At 85% reflectance, Cotton Sheets (RD-W15) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (32°, 62%, 92%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=93.63, a*=1.73, b*=8.24) classifies Behr Cotton Sheets (RD-W15) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=8.42 chroma and h°=78.1° hue.
Pair Cotton Sheets (RD-W15) with North & East Windows for RD-W15 (85% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with RD-W15 (#F7EBDD). Under 2700K evening bulbs, RD-W15 shifts from #F7EBDD toward #FFE3BB.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Cotton Sheets (RD-W15, #F7EBDD) are Benjamin Moore Opal (891, #F6ECDF) at ΔE2000=0.87 and Sherwin-Williams Cotton White (SW 7104, #F7EFE3) at ΔE2000=1.89.
Both 891 and SW 7104 matches are verified against Cotton Sheets (RD-W15) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Cotton Sheets (RD-W15, LRV 85%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Ambience White (PR-W8, #EBECEC, LRV 83.7%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Ambience White (PR-W8) with Cotton Sheets (RD-W15) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.