PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
BehrPolar Bearvs BehrUltra Pure White
Why this comparison. Behr’s two go-to whites; Ultra Pure White is the stark one, Polar Bear softly warm.
Polar Bear and Ultra Pure White are visually nearly identical (ΔE 1.05). Most eyes can't tell them apart on a wall — pick whichever is easier to source.
BEHR · 75
Polar Bear
#EFEDE3 · LRV 86
Undertone: yellow / warm
BEHR · 1850
Ultra Pure White
#F4F2E8 · LRV 92
Undertone: near-white
The numbers
ΔE2000
1.05
near-perfect
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
6
Ultra Pure White is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Different
Polar Bear: yellow / warm
Ultra Pure White: near-white
Ultra Pure White: near-white
Ultra Pure White is slightly lighter (LRV 92 vs 86, 6-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Polar Bear | Ultra Pure White |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Behr |
| SKU | 75 | 1850 |
| Hex | #EFEDE3 | #F4F2E8 |
| RGB | 239, 237, 227 | 244, 242, 232 |
| LRV | 86 | 92 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm | near-white |
| Family | White | White |
When to pick which
PICK POLAR BEAR
Behr Polar Bear
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
PICK ULTRA PURE WHITE
Behr Ultra Pure White
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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