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BEHR · PWN-31

Behr Candlelight Ivory#FCF4E2 · LRV 91

Candlelight Ivory reads as a near-white with whisper of hue — very light — near-white, broadens small spaces. The notes below cover the spec, what Behr PWN-31 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR CANDLELIGHT IVORY
RGB 252, 244, 226 LRV 91

Color spec

Brand Behr
Name Candlelight Ivory
SKU PWN-31
Hex #FCF4E2
RGB 252, 244, 226
HSL 42°, 81%, 94%
LRV 91
Undertone near-white with whisper of hue
Family White

About Behr Candlelight Ivory

Candlelight Ivory is very light — LRV 91, close to white. It opens up small or dim rooms and keeps walls feeling airy. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In north light it can read slightly cooler; a warm white trim alongside keeps it from going clinical.

Candlelight Ivory shines on ceilings, trim and in small or low-light rooms where you need to stretch the light — and as a calm whole-home backdrop. As a white, it's a natural for trim, ceilings and cabinets, and a clean backdrop for art.

Closest matches at every US brand

13 brands · top 5 each

5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all white from that brand.

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.55
All white at Benjamin Moore →
2159-70 · #FAF3E2 · ΔE 0.55 · LRV 86
2154-70 · #FAF3E0 · ΔE 0.76 · LRV 87
OC-90 · #FAF3E0 · ΔE 0.76 · LRV 87
2158-70 · #FAF3E3 · ΔE 0.8 · LRV 86
OC-97 · #FAF3E3 · ΔE 0.8 · LRV 90

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.66
All white at C2 Paint →
C2-628 · #F9F2E0 · ΔE 0.66 · LRV 89
BD1 · #F9F2E2 · ΔE 0.88 · LRV 89
C2-644 · #F8F4E5 · ΔE 1.91 · LRV 90
C2-948 · #F7F2E6 · ΔE 2.44 · LRV 89
C2-660 · #FAF9E5 · ΔE 3.62 · LRV 94

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.09
All white at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 7105 · #F7EFDE · ΔE 1.09 · LRV 87
SW 7562 · #F6F0E2 · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 88
SW 7122 · #F8F0D9 · ΔE 2.1 · LRV 87
SW 9505 · #F6F0E5 · ΔE 2.85 · LRV 88
SW 9503 · #F6F2E8 · ΔE 3.29 · LRV 89

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.15
All white at Diamond Vogel →
0957 · #F9F2DE · ΔE 1.15 · LRV 89
0852 · #F7F4E5 · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 90
0929 · #F6F3E4 · ΔE 2.35 · LRV 89
0838 · #F8F4DC · ΔE 3.31 · LRV 90
0845 · #F7F4DD · ΔE 3.39 · LRV 90

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.21
All white at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5238 · #FFF5E4 · ΔE 1.21 · LRV 86
DE5490 · #FDF6E7 · ΔE 1.21 · LRV 85
DEW313 · #FDF3E4 · ΔE 1.84 · LRV 83
DE6169 · #FAF3E6 · ΔE 1.95 · LRV 83
DE5322 · #FFF2DE · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 84

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.36
All white at Kompozit →
0015 · #F9F4E3 · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 90
0908 · #FAF4E0 · ΔE 1.42 · LRV 90
0957 · #FAF5E2 · ΔE 1.6 · LRV 91
0985 · #FCF3E5 · ΔE 1.9 · LRV 90
0950 · #FAF5DE · ΔE 2.67 · LRV 91

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.78
All white at Dutch Boy →
006W · #F6F0E2 · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 87
111-1DB · #FBEDD9 · ΔE 2.9 · LRV 86
005W · #F5F2E7 · ΔE 3.15 · LRV 89
004W · #F5F2EA · ΔE 4.17 · LRV 89
002W · #F5F5EF · ΔE 5.44 · LRV 91

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.91
All white at Valspar →
7005-16 · #F8F4E5 · ΔE 1.91 · LRV 90.1
7003-23 · #F5F1E2 · ΔE 2.04 · LRV 87.7
8007-8C · #F8F3E6 · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 90
8007-8G · #F9F4DE · ΔE 2.38 · LRV 90
V152 · #F7F5EB · ΔE 3.66 · LRV 91

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.13
All white at PPG / Glidden →
PPG15-06 · #F4F0E1 · ΔE 2.13 · LRV 87
PPG1205-1 · #F3F0DE · ΔE 2.6 · LRV 87
PPG1206-1 · #F3F0DA · ΔE 3.33 · LRV 86
PPG1213-1 · #F0F0E0 · ΔE 3.82 · LRV 86
PPG18-01 · #F1F0E5 · ΔE 3.85 · LRV 87

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.54
All white at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 2002 · #EFE9D8 · ΔE 2.54 · LRV 82
NO. 2003 · #F3EFE3 · ΔE 2.8 · LRV 86
NO. 239 · #F4F2E7 · ΔE 3.43 · LRV 89
NO. 203 · #FDEDD7 · ΔE 3.61 · LRV 86
NO. 2005 · #F6F6F2 · ΔE 6.19 · LRV 92

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.72
All white at Magnolia Home →
JG-33 · #EFEBDB · ΔE 2.72 · LRV 83
JG-37 · #F3F0DA · ΔE 3.33 · LRV 86
JG-107 · #F1EFE8 · ΔE 4.8 · LRV 86
JG-111 · #EDECE5 · ΔE 5.18 · LRV 84
JG-21 · #F5F6F1 · ΔE 6.04 · LRV 92

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.16
All white at Backdrop →
BD-DS · #F2EAD2 · ΔE 3.16 · LRV 84
BD-TR · #F4F2E7 · ΔE 3.43 · LRV 92
BD-JA · #EFEDE3 · ΔE 3.99 · LRV 86
BD-CC · #E5DCC4 · ΔE 5.68 · LRV 73
BD-RR · #D6CFBE · ΔE 8.24 · LRV 65

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.53
All white at Clare →
PNT100-LT-04 · #F6F5ED · ΔE 4.53 · LRV 91
PNT100-LT-24 · #F8F0E9 · ΔE 4.94 · LRV 88
PNT100-LT-02 · #F9F9F7 · ΔE 7.07 · LRV 95
PNT100-LT-01 · #F9F9F8 · ΔE 7.51 · LRV 95
PNT100-LT-03 · #F8F8F8 · ΔE 7.95 · LRV 94

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The nearest shades to Candlelight Ivory within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

M260-1 · LRV 91
W-F-300 · LRV 91
350E-1 · LRV 91
ECC-49-2 · LRV 91
M230-1 · LRV 92
PWL-81 · LRV 90

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #FCF4E2 in HSL space. Pair Candlelight Ivory with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#FCF4E2 + #E2EAFC
TRIADIC
#FCF4E2 · #E2FCF4 · #F4E2FC
ANALOGOUS
#FCE7E2 · #FCF4E2 · #F7FCE2

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.1:1 fail
Sample text on black
19.18:1 AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Behr Candlelight Ivory Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Candlelight Ivory from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr PWN-31 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Candlelight Ivory

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Candlelight Ivory is Satin Shoes (2159-70). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same near-white undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 86 vs 91). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Satin Shoes and you'll get the same color. See the full Satin Shoes swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Candlelight Ivory

Kompozit's nearest match is Pale Narcissus (0957), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 91 vs 91) and carries a near-white undertone, so it substitutes for Candlelight Ivory without repainting risk. See the full Pale Narcissus swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Candlelight Ivory

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Early Snow (DEW313), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It runs noticeably darker (LRV 83 vs 91) and carries a near-white undertone, so it substitutes for Candlelight Ivory without repainting risk. See the full Early Snow swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Candlelight Ivory

Valspar's nearest match is Betsy's Linen (7005-16), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 90.1 vs 91) and carries a near-white undertone, so it substitutes for Candlelight Ivory without repainting risk. See the full Betsy's Linen swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Candlelight Ivory

C2 Paint's nearest match is Lily (C2-644), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 90 vs 91) and carries a near-white undertone, so it substitutes for Candlelight Ivory without repainting risk. See the full Lily swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Candlelight Ivory

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Candlelight Ivory is White Chip (PPG15-06) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 87 vs 91) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full White Chip swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Candlelight Ivory

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Candlelight Ivory is Touch of Sun (0852) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 90 vs 91) and carries a near-white undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Touch of Sun swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Candlelight Ivory

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Candlelight Ivory is Brightened Cream (005W) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 89 vs 91) and carries a near-white undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brightened Cream swatch →

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Candlelight Ivory

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Candlelight Ivory is Cheviot (SW 9503) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 89 vs 91) and carries a near-white undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cheviot swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Candlelight Ivory

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Candlelight Ivory is Lit Candles (JG-37) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 86 vs 91) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lit Candles swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Candlelight Ivory

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Candlelight Ivory is Wimborne White (NO. 239) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 89 vs 91) and carries a near-white undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wimborne White swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Candlelight Ivory

At Backdrop, the closest color to Candlelight Ivory is Tabula Rasa (BD-TR) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 92 vs 91) and carries a near-white undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tabula Rasa swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Candlelight Ivory

Clare has no exact twin of Candlelight Ivory. The nearest is Timeless (PNT100-LT-04) at ΔE 4.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 91 vs 91). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Timeless swatch →

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