Behr Dune Grass (N340-2) records 56% LRV and 80.3 L*_HK lightness (#CBC5B1, RGB 203/197/177). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=79.5, a*=-1.32, b*=10.78, C*=10.86, h°=97°) place N340-2 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Dune Grass (N340-2) are Benjamin Moore Coastal Fog (976, ΔE=0.25) and Sherwin-Williams Cargo Pants (SW 7738, ΔE=1.42).
Behr Dune Grass (N340-2, #CBC5B1) 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) | Dune Grass (N340-2) | #CBC5B1 | 56% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Coastal Fog (976) | #CAC4B0 | 55.35% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.25 (99.5%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Coastal Fog (AC-1) | #CAC4B0 | 55.35% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.25 (99.5%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Cargo Pants (SW 7738) | #CDC4AE | 55.72% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.42 (97%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Ancient Marble (SW 6162) | #D1CCB9 | 60.41% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.79 (96.2%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.25 match for N340-2: Coastal Fog (976) delivers identical 55.35% reflectance to N340-2 with matched C*=10.87 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.25 match for N340-2: Coastal Fog (AC-1) delivers identical 55.35% reflectance to N340-2 with matched C*=10.87 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.25 match for N340-2: Florentine Plaster (CC-520) delivers identical 55.35% reflectance to N340-2 with matched C*=10.87 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.42 equivalent for N340-2: Cargo Pants (SW 7738) delivers identical 55.72% reflectance to N340-2 with +1.33 higher C*=12.19 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.79 equivalent for N340-2: Ancient Marble (SW 6162) delivers +4.4 LRV points lighter than Dune Grass (N340-2) with -0.66 softer C*=10.2 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.49 alternative to N340-2: Grassland (SW 6163) delivers -5.7 LRV points deeper than Dune Grass (N340-2) with +0.55 higher C*=11.41 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Dune Grass (#CBC5B1, LRV 56%).
Dune Grass (N340-2, b*=10.78) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Dune Grass (N340-2)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for N340-2 (2700K shifts to #E6BE95)
Need Dune Grass (N340-2, LRV 56%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #CBC5B1:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Dune Grass (N340-2) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code N340-2 (Dune Grass) reflects 56% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Dune Grass (N340-2) registers J'=82.0, a'=-1.09, and b'=7.47 with HSL (46°, 20%, 75%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 80.3 L*_HK. Because N340-2 carries a*=-1.32 red-green and b*=10.78 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=10.86, Dune Grass projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr N340-2 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Dune Grass (N340-2) holds its native #D2C4A9 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, N340-2 adapts to #D8C2A2; at 3500K halogen, Dune Grass transitions to #DDC19D; at 3000K residential LED, N340-2 warms to #E2C098; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Dune Grass (N340-2) settles at #E6BE95.
When cross-matching Behr Dune Grass (N340-2, #CBC5B1), Benjamin Moore Coastal Fog (976, #CAC4B0, LRV 55.35%) scores ΔE2000=0.25 and CAM16=0.34, followed by Coastal Fog (AC-1, ΔE=0.25). In Sherwin-Williams, Cargo Pants (SW 7738, #CDC4AE, LRV 55.72%) achieves ΔE2000=1.42 ahead of Ancient Marble (SW 6162, ΔE=1.79). Coordinate N340-2 with Polar Bear 1875 (1875) ceilings, Celestial Glow (PWN-36) trim, YL-W12 (YL-W12) hallways, and Lemon White (P300-1) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Dune Grass.
Behr Dune Grass (N340-2) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 56% (#CBC5B1) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 80.3 L*_HK.
At 56% reflectance, Dune Grass (N340-2) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=79.5) to hold its #CBC5B1 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=79.5, a*=-1.32, b*=10.78) classifies Behr Dune Grass (N340-2) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=10.86 chroma and h°=97° hue.
Pair Dune Grass (N340-2) with North & East Windows for N340-2 (56% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Dune Grass (N340-2). Under 2700K evening bulbs, N340-2 shifts from #CBC5B1 toward #E6BE95.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Dune Grass (N340-2, #CBC5B1) are Benjamin Moore Coastal Fog (976, #CAC4B0) at ΔE2000=0.25 and Sherwin-Williams Cargo Pants (SW 7738, #CDC4AE) at ΔE2000=1.42.
Both 976 and SW 7738 matches are verified against Dune Grass (N340-2) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Dune Grass (N340-2, LRV 56%), 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 Dune Grass (N340-2) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.