Behr Silver Drop (790C-2) records 70% LRV and 87.4 L*_HK lightness (#DDDACF, RGB 221/218/207). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=87.01, a*=-0.89, b*=5.77, C*=5.84, h°=98.8°) place 790C-2 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Silver Drop (790C-2) are Benjamin Moore Athena (858, ΔE=0.52) and Sherwin-Williams Nonchalant White (SW 6161, ΔE=1.31).
Behr Silver Drop (790C-2, #DDDACF) 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) | Silver Drop (790C-2) | #DDDACF | 70% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Athena (858) | #DDD9CE | 69.57% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.52 (98.9%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Pale Oak (OC-20) | #DDD9CE | 69.57% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.52 (98.9%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Nonchalant White (SW 6161) | #DEDDD1 | 71.95% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.31 (97.2%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Oyster White (SW 7637) | #E2DDD0 | 72.58% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.33 (97.2%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.52 match for 790C-2: Athena (858) delivers identical 69.57% reflectance to 790C-2 with matched C*=5.92 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.52 match for 790C-2: Pale Oak (OC-20) delivers identical 69.57% reflectance to 790C-2 with matched C*=5.92 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.63 match for 790C-2: Light Pewter (1464) delivers -1.3 LRV points deeper than Silver Drop (790C-2) with -0.5 softer C*=5.34 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.31 equivalent for 790C-2: Nonchalant White (SW 6161) delivers +2 LRV points lighter than Silver Drop (790C-2) with matched C*=6.26 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.33 equivalent for 790C-2: Oyster White (SW 7637) delivers +2.6 LRV points lighter than Silver Drop (790C-2) with +1.16 higher C*=7 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.45 equivalent for 790C-2: Nuance (SW 7049) delivers +4.4 LRV points lighter than Silver Drop (790C-2) with -0.6 softer C*=5.24 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Silver Drop (#DDDACF, LRV 70%).
Silver Drop (790C-2, b*=5.77) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under 790C-2
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 790C-2 (2700K shifts to #FCD3AF)
Need Silver Drop (790C-2, LRV 70%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #DDDACF:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Silver Drop (790C-2) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code 790C-2 (Silver Drop) reflects 70% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Silver Drop (790C-2) registers J'=88.8, a'=-1.11, and b'=4.25 with HSL (47°, 17%, 84%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 87.4 L*_HK. Because 790C-2 carries a*=-0.89 red-green and b*=5.77 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=5.84, Silver Drop projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr 790C-2 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Silver Drop (790C-2) holds its native #E5D9C6 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 790C-2 adapts to #EBD7BD; at 3500K halogen, Silver Drop transitions to #F1D6B8; at 3000K residential LED, 790C-2 warms to #F7D4B3; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Silver Drop (790C-2) settles at #FCD3AF.
When cross-matching Behr Silver Drop (790C-2, #DDDACF), Benjamin Moore Athena (858, #DDD9CE, LRV 69.57%) scores ΔE2000=0.52 and CAM16=0.43, followed by Pale Oak (OC-20, ΔE=0.52). In Sherwin-Williams, Nonchalant White (SW 6161, #DEDDD1, LRV 71.95%) achieves ΔE2000=1.31 ahead of Oyster White (SW 7637, ΔE=1.33). Coordinate 790C-2 with Bakery Box (BL-W9) ceilings, Celestial Glow (PWN-36) trim, Clear Moon (PWN-30) hallways, and Ultra Pure White 1850 (1850) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Silver Drop.
Behr Silver Drop (790C-2) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 70% (#DDDACF) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 87.4 L*_HK.
At 70% reflectance, Silver Drop (790C-2) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=87.01) to hold its #DDDACF color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=87.01, a*=-0.89, b*=5.77) classifies Behr Silver Drop (790C-2) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=5.84 chroma and h°=98.8° hue.
Pair Silver Drop (790C-2) with North & East Windows for 790C-2 (70% LRV) and Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under 790C-2. Under 2700K evening bulbs, 790C-2 shifts from #DDDACF toward #FCD3AF.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Silver Drop (790C-2, #DDDACF) are Benjamin Moore Athena (858, #DDD9CE) at ΔE2000=0.52 and Sherwin-Williams Nonchalant White (SW 6161, #DEDDD1) at ΔE2000=1.31.
Both 858 and SW 6161 matches are verified against Silver Drop (790C-2) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Silver Drop (790C-2, LRV 70%), 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 Silver Drop (790C-2) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.