Benjamin Moore Brandy Cream (1030) records 67.39% LRV and 86.3 L*_HK lightness (#E2D4C2, RGB 226/212/194). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=85.58, a*=1.86, b*=10.64, C*=10.8, h°=80.1°) place 1030 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Brandy Cream (1030) are Behr Stone Wash (QE-10, ΔE=1.26) and Sherwin-Williams Patience (SW 7555, ΔE=0.78).
Benjamin Moore Brandy Cream (1030, #E2D4C2) 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 (Benjamin Moore) | Brandy Cream (1030) | #E2D4C2 | 67.39% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Stone Wash (QE-10) | #E5D4C0 | 68% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.26 (97.4%) |
| Behr #2 | High Style Beige (N270-1) | #E4D7C3 | 69% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.28 (97.3%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Patience (SW 7555) | #E2D3BF | 66.78% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.78 (98.4%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Maison Blanche (SW 7526) | #DFD2BF | 65.78% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.93 (98%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.26 equivalent for 1030: Stone Wash (QE-10) delivers identical 68% reflectance to 1030 with +1.51 higher C*=12.31 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.28 equivalent for 1030: High Style Beige (N270-1) delivers +1.6 LRV points lighter than Brandy Cream (1030) with +0.73 higher C*=11.53 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.31 equivalent for 1030: Parisian Taupe (PWN-42) delivers identical 67% reflectance to 1030 with -1.46 softer C*=9.34 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.78 match for 1030: Patience (SW 7555) delivers identical 66.78% reflectance to 1030 with +1.13 higher C*=11.93 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.93 match for 1030: Maison Blanche (SW 7526) delivers -1.6 LRV points deeper than Brandy Cream (1030) with matched C*=11.11 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1 equivalent for 1030: Natural Linen (SW 9109) delivers -1 LRV points deeper than Brandy Cream (1030) with -1.29 softer C*=9.51 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Brandy Cream (#E2D4C2, LRV 67.39%).
Brandy Cream (1030, b*=10.64) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Brandy Cream (67.39% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for 1030 (2700K shifts to #FFCDA3)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Benjamin Moore Brandy Cream (1030) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code 1030 (Brandy Cream) reflects 67.39% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Brandy Cream (1030) registers J'=87.7, a'=1.61, and b'=7.08 with HSL (34°, 36%, 82%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 86.3 L*_HK. Because 1030 carries a*=1.86 red-green and b*=10.64 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=10.8, Brandy Cream projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 1030 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Brandy Cream (1030) holds its native #E9D3BA swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 1030 adapts to #F0D1B1; at 3500K halogen, Brandy Cream transitions to #F5D0AC; at 3000K residential LED, 1030 warms to #FBCEA7; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Brandy Cream (1030) settles at #FFCDA3.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Brandy Cream (1030, #E2D4C2), Behr Stone Wash (QE-10, #E5D4C0, LRV 68%) scores ΔE2000=1.26 and CAM16=1.02, followed by High Style Beige (N270-1, ΔE=1.28). In Sherwin-Williams, Patience (SW 7555, #E2D3BF, LRV 66.78%) achieves ΔE2000=0.78 ahead of Maison Blanche (SW 7526, ΔE=0.93). Coordinate 1030 with Ice Mist (2123-70) ceilings, White (OC-151) trim, Sugar Cookie (2160-70) hallways, and Mascarpone (AF-20) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Brandy Cream (1030) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 67.39% (#E2D4C2) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 86.3 L*_HK.
At 67.39% reflectance, Brandy Cream (1030) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=85.58) to hold its #E2D4C2 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=85.58, a*=1.86, b*=10.64) classifies Benjamin Moore Brandy Cream (1030) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=10.8 chroma and h°=80.1° hue.
Pair Brandy Cream (1030) with North & East Windows for 1030 (67.39% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Brandy Cream (67.39% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 1030 shifts from #E2D4C2 toward #FFCDA3.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Brandy Cream (1030, #E2D4C2) are Behr Stone Wash (QE-10, #E5D4C0) at ΔE2000=1.26 and Sherwin-Williams Patience (SW 7555, #E2D3BF) at ΔE2000=0.78.
Both QE-10 and SW 7555 matches are verified against Brandy Cream (1030) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Brandy Cream (1030, LRV 67.39%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore White (OC-151, #EDEEEB, LRV 85.17%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing White (OC-151) with Brandy Cream (1030) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.