Behr Desert Plain (ECC-21-1) records 73% LRV and 89 L*_HK lightness (#E5DDC9, RGB 229/221/201). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=88.25, a*=-0.61, b*=10.79, C*=10.81, h°=93.2°) place ECC-21-1 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Desert Plain (ECC-21-1) are Benjamin Moore Natural Wicker (950, ΔE=0.55) and Sherwin-Williams Polar Bear (SW 7564, ΔE=0.69).
Behr Desert Plain (ECC-21-1, #E5DDC9) 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) | Desert Plain (ECC-21-1) | #E5DDC9 | 73% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Natural Wicker (950) | #E7DECA | 73.73% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.55 (98.8%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Bone White (I-03) | #E7DECA | 73.73% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.55 (98.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Polar Bear (SW 7564) | #E8DFCA | 74.43% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.69 (98.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Restoration Ivory (SW 6413) | #E9E1CA | 75.69% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.40 (97.1%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.55 match for ECC-21-1: Natural Wicker (950) delivers identical 73.73% reflectance to ECC-21-1 with matched C*=10.91 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.55 match for ECC-21-1: Bone White (I-03) delivers identical 73.73% reflectance to ECC-21-1 with matched C*=10.91 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.55 match for ECC-21-1: Natural Wicker (OC-1) delivers identical 73.73% reflectance to ECC-21-1 with matched C*=10.91 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.69 match for ECC-21-1: Polar Bear (SW 7564) delivers +1.4 LRV points lighter than Desert Plain (ECC-21-1) with +0.59 higher C*=11.4 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.4 equivalent for ECC-21-1: Restoration Ivory (SW 6413) delivers +2.7 LRV points lighter than Desert Plain (ECC-21-1) with +1.47 higher C*=12.28 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.46 equivalent for ECC-21-1: Muslin (SW 6133) delivers +1.8 LRV points lighter than Desert Plain (ECC-21-1) with +1.32 higher C*=12.13 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Desert Plain (#E5DDC9, LRV 73%).
Desert Plain (ECC-21-1, b*=10.79) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Desert Plain (73% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for ECC-21-1 (2700K shifts to #FFD6A9)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Desert Plain (ECC-21-1) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code ECC-21-1 (Desert Plain) reflects 73% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Desert Plain (ECC-21-1) registers J'=90.0, a'=-0.49, and b'=7.33 with HSL (43°, 35%, 84%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 89 L*_HK. Because ECC-21-1 carries a*=-0.61 red-green and b*=10.79 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=10.81, Desert Plain projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr ECC-21-1 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Desert Plain (ECC-21-1) holds its native #EDDBC0 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, ECC-21-1 adapts to #F3DAB8; at 3500K halogen, Desert Plain transitions to #F9D9B2; at 3000K residential LED, ECC-21-1 warms to #FFD7AD; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Desert Plain (ECC-21-1) settles at #FFD6A9.
When cross-matching Behr Desert Plain (ECC-21-1, #E5DDC9), Benjamin Moore Natural Wicker (950, #E7DECA, LRV 73.73%) scores ΔE2000=0.55 and CAM16=0.5, followed by Bone White (I-03, ΔE=0.55). In Sherwin-Williams, Polar Bear (SW 7564, #E8DFCA, LRV 74.43%) achieves ΔE2000=0.69 ahead of Restoration Ivory (SW 6413, ΔE=1.4). Coordinate ECC-21-1 with Ultra Pure White® (UPW) ceilings, Vibrant White (BWC-12) trim, Stately White (BXC-29) hallways, and Pebble Stone (750D-4) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Desert Plain.
Behr Desert Plain (ECC-21-1) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 73% (#E5DDC9) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 89 L*_HK.
At 73% reflectance, Desert Plain (ECC-21-1) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (43°, 35%, 84%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=88.25, a*=-0.61, b*=10.79) classifies Behr Desert Plain (ECC-21-1) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=10.81 chroma and h°=93.2° hue.
Pair Desert Plain (ECC-21-1) with North & East Windows for ECC-21-1 (73% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Desert Plain (73% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, ECC-21-1 shifts from #E5DDC9 toward #FFD6A9.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Desert Plain (ECC-21-1, #E5DDC9) are Benjamin Moore Natural Wicker (950, #E7DECA) at ΔE2000=0.55 and Sherwin-Williams Polar Bear (SW 7564, #E8DFCA) at ΔE2000=0.69.
Both 950 and SW 7564 matches are verified against Desert Plain (ECC-21-1) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Desert Plain (ECC-21-1, LRV 73%), 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 Desert Plain (ECC-21-1) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.