Behr Dainty Lace (MQ3-11) records 64% LRV and 84.6 L*_HK lightness (#DECFBB, RGB 222/207/187). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=83.83, a*=1.93, b*=11.81, C*=11.97, h°=80.7°) place MQ3-11 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Dainty Lace (MQ3-11) are Benjamin Moore Carlisle Cream (1031, ΔE=0.53) and Sherwin-Williams Patience (SW 7555, ΔE=0.94).
Behr Dainty Lace (MQ3-11, #DECFBB) 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) | Dainty Lace (MQ3-11) | #DECFBB | 64% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Carlisle Cream (1031) | #DCCEBB | 63.18% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.53 (98.9%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Brandy Cream (1030) | #E2D4C2 | 67.39% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.39 (97.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Patience (SW 7555) | #E2D3BF | 66.78% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.94 (98%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Maison Blanche (SW 7526) | #DFD2BF | 65.78% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.06 (97.8%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.53 match for MQ3-11: Carlisle Cream (1031) delivers identical 63.18% reflectance to MQ3-11 with -0.64 softer C*=11.33 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.39 equivalent for MQ3-11: Brandy Cream (1030) delivers +3.4 LRV points lighter than Dainty Lace (MQ3-11) with -1.17 softer C*=10.8 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.39 equivalent for MQ3-11: Brandy Cream (CC-60) delivers +3.4 LRV points lighter than Dainty Lace (MQ3-11) with -1.17 softer C*=10.8 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.94 match for MQ3-11: Patience (SW 7555) delivers +2.8 LRV points lighter than Dainty Lace (MQ3-11) with matched C*=11.93 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.06 equivalent for MQ3-11: Maison Blanche (SW 7526) delivers +1.8 LRV points lighter than Dainty Lace (MQ3-11) with -0.86 softer C*=11.11 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.19 equivalent for MQ3-11: Stucco (SW 7569) delivers identical 63.63% reflectance to MQ3-11 with matched C*=12.11 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Dainty Lace (#DECFBB, LRV 64%).
Dainty Lace (MQ3-11, b*=11.81) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Dainty Lace (MQ3-11)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for MQ3-11 (2700K shifts to #FAC89D)
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Code MQ3-11 (Dainty Lace) reflects 64% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Dainty Lace (MQ3-11) registers J'=86.1, a'=1.70, and b'=7.78 with HSL (34°, 35%, 80%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 84.6 L*_HK. Because MQ3-11 carries a*=1.93 red-green and b*=11.81 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=11.97, Dainty Lace projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr MQ3-11 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Dainty Lace (MQ3-11) holds its native #E5CEB3 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, MQ3-11 adapts to #EBCCAB; at 3500K halogen, Dainty Lace transitions to #F0CBA5; at 3000K residential LED, MQ3-11 warms to #F6C9A1; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Dainty Lace (MQ3-11) settles at #FAC89D.
When cross-matching Behr Dainty Lace (MQ3-11, #DECFBB), Benjamin Moore Carlisle Cream (1031, #DCCEBB, LRV 63.18%) scores ΔE2000=0.53 and CAM16=0.55, followed by Brandy Cream (1030, ΔE=1.39). In Sherwin-Williams, Patience (SW 7555, #E2D3BF, LRV 66.78%) achieves ΔE2000=0.94 ahead of Maison Blanche (SW 7526, ΔE=1.06). Coordinate MQ3-11 with Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850) ceilings, Celestial Glow (PWN-36) trim, White Blush (OR-W01) hallways, and Historic Cream (ECC-49-2) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Dainty Lace.
Behr Dainty Lace (MQ3-11) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 64% (#DECFBB) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 84.6 L*_HK.
At 64% reflectance, Dainty Lace (MQ3-11) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=83.83) to hold its #DECFBB color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=83.83, a*=1.93, b*=11.81) classifies Behr Dainty Lace (MQ3-11) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=11.97 chroma and h°=80.7° hue.
Pair Dainty Lace (MQ3-11) with North & East Windows for MQ3-11 (64% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Dainty Lace (MQ3-11). Under 2700K evening bulbs, MQ3-11 shifts from #DECFBB toward #FAC89D.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Dainty Lace (MQ3-11, #DECFBB) are Benjamin Moore Carlisle Cream (1031, #DCCEBB) at ΔE2000=0.53 and Sherwin-Williams Patience (SW 7555, #E2D3BF) at ΔE2000=0.94.
Both 1031 and SW 7555 matches are verified against Dainty Lace (MQ3-11) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Dainty Lace (MQ3-11, LRV 64%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Celestial Glow (PWN-36, #EAEBE9, LRV 83%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Celestial Glow (PWN-36) with Dainty Lace (MQ3-11) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.