Behr Dover Cliffs (ECC-28-2) records 82% LRV and 93.1 L*_HK lightness (#F0E9D8, RGB 240/233/216). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=92.47, a*=-0.49, b*=9.1, C*=9.11, h°=93.1°) place ECC-28-2 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Dover Cliffs (ECC-28-2) are Benjamin Moore Linen White (912, ΔE=0.43) and Sherwin-Williams Restful White (SW 7563, ΔE=0.55).
Behr Dover Cliffs (ECC-28-2, #F0E9D8) 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) | Dover Cliffs (ECC-28-2) | #F0E9D8 | 82% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Linen White (912) | #F2EBDA | 83.56% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.43 (99.1%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Linen White (OC-146) | #F2EBDA | 83.56% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.43 (99.1%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Restful White (SW 7563) | #EEE8D7 | 80.99% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.55 (98.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Classic Light Buff (SW 50) | #F0EADC | 82.71% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.19 (97.5%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.43 match for ECC-28-2: Linen White (912) delivers +1.6 LRV points lighter than Dover Cliffs (ECC-28-2) with matched C*=9.09 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.43 match for ECC-28-2: Linen White (OC-146) delivers +1.6 LRV points lighter than Dover Cliffs (ECC-28-2) with matched C*=9.09 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.43 match for ECC-28-2: Linen White (PM-28) delivers +1.6 LRV points lighter than Dover Cliffs (ECC-28-2) with matched C*=9.09 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.55 match for ECC-28-2: Restful White (SW 7563) delivers -1 LRV points deeper than Dover Cliffs (ECC-28-2) with matched C*=9.03 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.19 equivalent for ECC-28-2: Classic Light Buff (SW 50) delivers identical 82.71% reflectance to ECC-28-2 with -1.59 softer C*=7.52 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.19 equivalent for ECC-28-2: Dover White (SW 6385) delivers identical 82.71% reflectance to ECC-28-2 with -1.59 softer C*=7.52 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Dover Cliffs (#F0E9D8, LRV 82%).
Dover Cliffs (ECC-28-2, b*=9.1) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Dover Cliffs
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for ECC-28-2 (2700K shifts to #FFE1B6)
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Code ECC-28-2 (Dover Cliffs) reflects 82% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Dover Cliffs (ECC-28-2) registers J'=93.6, a'=-0.49, and b'=6.27 with HSL (42°, 44%, 89%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 93.1 L*_HK. Because ECC-28-2 carries a*=-0.49 red-green and b*=9.1 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=9.11, Dover Cliffs projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr ECC-28-2 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Dover Cliffs (ECC-28-2) holds its native #F8E7CF swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, ECC-28-2 adapts to #FFE6C6; at 3500K halogen, Dover Cliffs transitions to #FFE5C0; at 3000K residential LED, ECC-28-2 warms to #FFE3BA; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Dover Cliffs (ECC-28-2) settles at #FFE1B6.
When cross-matching Behr Dover Cliffs (ECC-28-2, #F0E9D8), Benjamin Moore Linen White (912, #F2EBDA, LRV 83.56%) scores ΔE2000=0.43 and CAM16=0.6, followed by Linen White (OC-146, ΔE=0.43). In Sherwin-Williams, Restful White (SW 7563, #EEE8D7, LRV 80.99%) achieves ΔE2000=0.55 ahead of Classic Light Buff (SW 50, ΔE=1.19). Coordinate ECC-28-2 with Frost Bl-w15 (BL-W15) ceilings, Silver Chalice (640E-1) trim, Shoreline Haze (MQ6-31) hallways, and Historical Ruins (BXC-19) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Dover Cliffs.
Behr Dover Cliffs (ECC-28-2) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 82% (#F0E9D8) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 93.1 L*_HK.
At 82% reflectance, Dover Cliffs (ECC-28-2) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (42°, 44%, 89%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=92.47, a*=-0.49, b*=9.1) classifies Behr Dover Cliffs (ECC-28-2) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=9.11 chroma and h°=93.1° hue.
Pair Dover Cliffs (ECC-28-2) with North & East Windows for ECC-28-2 (82% LRV) and Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Dover Cliffs. Under 2700K evening bulbs, ECC-28-2 shifts from #F0E9D8 toward #FFE1B6.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Dover Cliffs (ECC-28-2, #F0E9D8) are Benjamin Moore Linen White (912, #F2EBDA) at ΔE2000=0.43 and Sherwin-Williams Restful White (SW 7563, #EEE8D7) at ΔE2000=0.55.
Both 912 and SW 7563 matches are verified against Dover Cliffs (ECC-28-2) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Dover Cliffs (ECC-28-2, LRV 82%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Silver Chalice (640E-1, #ECEBE9, LRV 83%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Silver Chalice (640E-1) with Dover Cliffs (ECC-28-2) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.