Behr Drizzle (PPU26-14) records 71% LRV and 87.6 L*_HK lightness (#D9DCDB, RGB 217/220/219). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=87.51, a*=-1.19, b*=0.13, C*=1.2, h°=173.8°) place PPU26-14 in the Crisp Neutral True White/Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Drizzle (PPU26-14) are Benjamin Moore Pearl River (871, ΔE=0.68) and Sherwin-Williams Site White (SW 7070, ΔE=0.8).
Behr Drizzle (PPU26-14, #D9DCDB) 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) | Drizzle (PPU26-14) | #D9DCDB | 71% | Crisp Neutral True White/Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Pearl River (871) | #DCDFDE | 73.25% | Crisp Neutral True White/Grey | ΔE 0.68 (98.6%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Graytint (1611) | #D8D9D8 | 69.18% | Crisp Neutral True White/Grey | ΔE 1.15 (97.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Site White (SW 7070) | #DCDEDC | 72.63% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.80 (98.3%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Olympus White (SW 6253) | #D4D8D7 | 68% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 1.09 (97.7%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.68 match for PPU26-14: Pearl River (871) delivers +2.3 LRV points lighter than Drizzle (PPU26-14) with matched C*=1.2 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.15 equivalent for PPU26-14: Graytint (1611) delivers -1.8 LRV points deeper than Drizzle (PPU26-14) with -0.56 softer C*=0.64 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.26 equivalent for PPU26-14: Mineral Ice (2132-70) delivers +3.6 LRV points lighter than Drizzle (PPU26-14) with matched C*=1.42 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.8 match for PPU26-14: Site White (SW 7070) delivers +1.6 LRV points lighter than Drizzle (PPU26-14) with matched C*=1.27 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.09 equivalent for PPU26-14: Olympus White (SW 6253) delivers -3 LRV points deeper than Drizzle (PPU26-14) with matched C*=1.54 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.13 equivalent for PPU26-14: Rhinestone (SW 7656) delivers +3.1 LRV points lighter than Drizzle (PPU26-14) with matched C*=1.27 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Drizzle (#D9DCDB, LRV 71%).
Drizzle (PPU26-14, C*=1.2) maintains stable neutral balance across N/S/E/W rooms.
Herringbone Oak & Warm Travertine matched to Drizzle (71% LRV)
3000K Neutral-Warm LED for PPU26-14 (3500K renders #EDD8C3)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Drizzle (PPU26-14) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code PPU26-14 (Drizzle) reflects 71% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Drizzle (PPU26-14) registers J'=89.3, a'=-2.80, and b'=-0.48 with HSL (160°, 4%, 86%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 87.6 L*_HK. Because PPU26-14 carries a*=-1.19 red-green and b*=0.13 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=1.2, Drizzle projects a neutral crisp neutral true white/grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr PPU26-14 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Drizzle (PPU26-14) holds its native #E1DBD2 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, PPU26-14 adapts to #E8D9C9; at 3500K halogen, Drizzle transitions to #EDD8C3; at 3000K residential LED, PPU26-14 warms to #F4D6BE; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Drizzle (PPU26-14) settles at #F8D5BA.
When cross-matching Behr Drizzle (PPU26-14, #D9DCDB), Benjamin Moore Pearl River (871, #DCDFDE, LRV 73.25%) scores ΔE2000=0.68 and CAM16=0.94, followed by Graytint (1611, ΔE=1.15). In Sherwin-Williams, Site White (SW 7070, #DCDEDC, LRV 72.63%) achieves ΔE2000=0.8 ahead of Olympus White (SW 6253, ΔE=1.09). Coordinate PPU26-14 with YL-W15 (YL-W15) ceilings, Silver Chalice (640E-1) trim, Frost Bl-w15 (BL-W15) hallways, and Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Drizzle.
Behr Drizzle (PPU26-14) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 71% (#D9DCDB) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 87.6 L*_HK.
At 71% reflectance, Drizzle (PPU26-14) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=87.51) to hold its #D9DCDB color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=87.51, a*=-1.19, b*=0.13) classifies Behr Drizzle (PPU26-14) as a Neutral Crisp Neutral True White/Grey with C*=1.2 chroma and h°=173.8° hue.
Pair Drizzle (PPU26-14) with Multi-Exposure Open Floor Plans for PPU26-14 (71% LRV) and Herringbone Oak & Warm Travertine matched to Drizzle (71% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, PPU26-14 shifts from #D9DCDB toward #F8D5BA.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Drizzle (PPU26-14, #D9DCDB) are Benjamin Moore Pearl River (871, #DCDFDE) at ΔE2000=0.68 and Sherwin-Williams Site White (SW 7070, #DCDEDC) at ΔE2000=0.8.
Both 871 and SW 7070 matches are verified against Drizzle (PPU26-14) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Drizzle (PPU26-14, LRV 71%), 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 Drizzle (PPU26-14) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.