Behr Desert Powder (PPL-31) records 87% LRV and 95.6 L*_HK lightness (#FBEFDA, RGB 251/239/218). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=94.87, a*=0.62, b*=11.6, C*=11.62, h°=86.9°) place PPL-31 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Desert Powder (PPL-31) are Benjamin Moore Pelican Beach (908, ΔE=1.18) and Sherwin-Williams Honied White (SW 7106, ΔE=0.98).
Behr Desert Powder (PPL-31, #FBEFDA) 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 Powder (PPL-31) | #FBEFDA | 87% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Pelican Beach (908) | #F5EAD6 | 83.38% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.18 (97.5%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Pompeii (OC-82) | #F5EAD6 | 83.38% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.18 (97.5%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Honied White (SW 7106) | #F8EEDB | 86.47% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.98 (97.9%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Summer White (SW 7557) | #F4E9D6 | 82.62% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.46 (96.9%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.18 equivalent for PPL-31: Pelican Beach (908) delivers -3.6 LRV points deeper than Desert Powder (PPL-31) with -0.57 softer C*=11.05 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.18 equivalent for PPL-31: Pompeii (OC-82) delivers -3.6 LRV points deeper than Desert Powder (PPL-31) with -0.57 softer C*=11.05 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.36 equivalent for PPL-31: Paradise Beach (911) delivers identical 86.28% reflectance to PPL-31 with -1.35 softer C*=10.27 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.98 match for PPL-31: Honied White (SW 7106) delivers identical 86.47% reflectance to PPL-31 with -1.22 softer C*=10.4 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.46 equivalent for PPL-31: Summer White (SW 7557) delivers -4.4 LRV points deeper than Desert Powder (PPL-31) with -1.04 softer C*=10.58 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.55 equivalent for PPL-31: Crème (SW 7556) delivers -5.1 LRV points deeper than Desert Powder (PPL-31) with +0.55 higher C*=12.17 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Desert Powder (#FBEFDA, LRV 87%).
Desert Powder (PPL-31, b*=11.6) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Desert Powder (PPL-31)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for PPL-31 (2700K shifts to #FFE7B8)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Desert Powder (PPL-31) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code PPL-31 (Desert Powder) reflects 87% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Desert Powder (PPL-31) registers J'=95.7, a'=0.56, and b'=7.64 with HSL (38°, 80%, 92%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 95.6 L*_HK. Because PPL-31 carries a*=0.62 red-green and b*=11.6 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=11.62, Desert Powder projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr PPL-31 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Desert Powder (PPL-31) holds its native #FFEDD1 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, PPL-31 adapts to #FFECC7; at 3500K halogen, Desert Powder transitions to #FFEAC1; at 3000K residential LED, PPL-31 warms to #FFE8BC; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Desert Powder (PPL-31) settles at #FFE7B8.
When cross-matching Behr Desert Powder (PPL-31, #FBEFDA), Benjamin Moore Pelican Beach (908, #F5EAD6, LRV 83.38%) scores ΔE2000=1.18 and CAM16=1.59, followed by Pompeii (OC-82, ΔE=1.18). In Sherwin-Williams, Honied White (SW 7106, #F8EEDB, LRV 86.47%) achieves ΔE2000=0.98 ahead of Summer White (SW 7557, ΔE=1.46). Coordinate PPL-31 with Ultra Pure White® (PPU18-6) ceilings, Bridal Veil (W-D-600) trim, Roman Plaster (PPU7-10) hallways, and Bungalow Beige (HDC-AC-10) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Desert Powder.
Behr Desert Powder (PPL-31) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 87% (#FBEFDA) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 95.6 L*_HK.
At 87% reflectance, Desert Powder (PPL-31) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (38°, 80%, 92%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=94.87, a*=0.62, b*=11.6) classifies Behr Desert Powder (PPL-31) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=11.62 chroma and h°=86.9° hue.
Pair Desert Powder (PPL-31) with North & East Windows for PPL-31 (87% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Desert Powder (PPL-31). Under 2700K evening bulbs, PPL-31 shifts from #FBEFDA toward #FFE7B8.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Desert Powder (PPL-31, #FBEFDA) are Benjamin Moore Pelican Beach (908, #F5EAD6) at ΔE2000=1.18 and Sherwin-Williams Honied White (SW 7106, #F8EEDB) at ΔE2000=0.98.
Both 908 and SW 7106 matches are verified against Desert Powder (PPL-31) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Desert Powder (PPL-31, LRV 87%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Bridal Veil (W-D-600, #F3F1EE, LRV 88%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Bridal Veil (W-D-600) with Desert Powder (PPL-31) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.