Behr Toasty Gray (N320-2) records 61% LRV and 82.6 L*_HK lightness (#D1CCC0, RGB 209/204/192). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=82.13, a*=-0.36, b*=6.59, C*=6.6, h°=93.1°) place N320-2 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Toasty Gray (N320-2) are Benjamin Moore Sea Salt (CSP-95, ΔE=0.73) and Sherwin-Williams Useful Gray (SW 7050, ΔE=0.67).
Behr Toasty Gray (N320-2, #D1CCC0) 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) | Toasty Gray (N320-2) | #D1CCC0 | 61% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Sea Salt (CSP-95) | #D4CFC3 | 62.69% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.73 (98.5%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Rodeo (1534) | #D0CDC2 | 61.07% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.99 (97.9%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Useful Gray (SW 7050) | #CFCABD | 59.31% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.67 (98.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) | #D3CEC4 | 62.09% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.06 (97.8%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.73 match for N320-2: Sea Salt (CSP-95) delivers +1.7 LRV points lighter than Toasty Gray (N320-2) with matched C*=6.58 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.99 match for N320-2: Rodeo (1534) delivers identical 61.07% reflectance to N320-2 with -0.69 softer C*=5.91 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.06 equivalent for N320-2: Collingwood (859) delivers +1.1 LRV points lighter than Toasty Gray (N320-2) with -1.02 softer C*=5.58 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.67 match for N320-2: Useful Gray (SW 7050) delivers -1.7 LRV points deeper than Toasty Gray (N320-2) with +0.52 higher C*=7.12 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.06 equivalent for N320-2: Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) delivers +1.1 LRV points lighter than Toasty Gray (N320-2) with -1.02 softer C*=5.58 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.14 equivalent for N320-2: Sedate Gray (SW 6169) delivers identical 61.11% reflectance to N320-2 with +0.93 higher C*=7.53 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Toasty Gray (#D1CCC0, LRV 61%).
Toasty Gray (N320-2, b*=6.59) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with N320-2 (#D1CCC0)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for N320-2 (2700K shifts to #EEC5A2)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Toasty Gray (N320-2) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code N320-2 (Toasty Gray) reflects 61% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Toasty Gray (N320-2) registers J'=84.4, a'=-0.49, and b'=4.76 with HSL (42°, 16%, 79%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 82.6 L*_HK. Because N320-2 carries a*=-0.36 red-green and b*=6.59 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=6.6, Toasty Gray projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr N320-2 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Toasty Gray (N320-2) holds its native #D8CBB8 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, N320-2 adapts to #DEC9B0; at 3500K halogen, Toasty Gray transitions to #E3C8AA; at 3000K residential LED, N320-2 warms to #E9C6A6; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Toasty Gray (N320-2) settles at #EEC5A2.
When cross-matching Behr Toasty Gray (N320-2, #D1CCC0), Benjamin Moore Sea Salt (CSP-95, #D4CFC3, LRV 62.69%) scores ΔE2000=0.73 and CAM16=0.99, followed by Rodeo (1534, ΔE=0.99). In Sherwin-Williams, Useful Gray (SW 7050, #CFCABD, LRV 59.31%) achieves ΔE2000=0.67 ahead of Gossamer Veil (SW 9165, ΔE=1.06). Coordinate N320-2 with Polar Bear (W-F-200) ceilings, Bridal Veil (W-D-600) trim, Almond Cream (W-B-710) hallways, and Clear Moon (PWN-30) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Toasty Gray.
Behr Toasty Gray (N320-2) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 61% (#D1CCC0) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 82.6 L*_HK.
At 61% reflectance, Toasty Gray (N320-2) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=82.13) to hold its #D1CCC0 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=82.13, a*=-0.36, b*=6.59) classifies Behr Toasty Gray (N320-2) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=6.6 chroma and h°=93.1° hue.
Pair Toasty Gray (N320-2) with North & East Windows for N320-2 (61% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with N320-2 (#D1CCC0). Under 2700K evening bulbs, N320-2 shifts from #D1CCC0 toward #EEC5A2.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Toasty Gray (N320-2, #D1CCC0) are Benjamin Moore Sea Salt (CSP-95, #D4CFC3) at ΔE2000=0.73 and Sherwin-Williams Useful Gray (SW 7050, #CFCABD) at ΔE2000=0.67.
Both CSP-95 and SW 7050 matches are verified against Toasty Gray (N320-2) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Toasty Gray (N320-2, LRV 61%), 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 Toasty Gray (N320-2) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.