Paint Color Lab Swiss Coffee Behr 12
Behr Swiss Coffee (12) has an LRV of 84; Sherwin-Williams Dover White (SW 6385) is the nearest match (ΔE 1.1).
- LRV
- 84light reflectance, 0–100
- Undertone
- Warm (yellow)calculated from Lab
- Hex
- #F1EDE0
- RGB
- 241, 237, 224
- CIE Lab
- 93.7 / -0.9 / 6.8D65, from hex
- Depth
- Light
Closest matches to Swiss Coffee in other brands
Ranked by CIEDE2000 colour difference (ΔE). Under 1 is near-identical; under 2 is hard to tell apart on a wall.
| Color | Brand | LRV | ΔE 2000 | How close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover White SW 6385 | Sherwin-Williams | 83 | 1.1 | very close |
| Cream Delight Valspar 7002-14 | Valspar | 84.94 | 1.1 | very close |
| Swiss Coffee BM OC-45 | Benjamin Moore | 81.91 | 1.1 | very close |
| Westhighland White SW 7566 | Sherwin-Williams | 86 | 1.2 | very close |
| Dove White Valspar 7002-7 | Valspar | 85.13 | 1.6 | very close |
| Cloud White BM OC-130 | Benjamin Moore | 85.05 | 1.7 | very close |
| Hourglass PPG 1022-1 | PPG | 75 | 3.0 | close, visible side by side |
| Commercial White PPG 1025-1 | PPG | 83 | 3.1 | close, visible side by side |
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Swiss Coffee on a wall
About Swiss Coffee
Behr Swiss Coffee (12) LRV and undertone
Behr Swiss Coffee (12) has an LRV of 84, placing it in the light range of the white color family. Light reflectance value measures how much visible light a paint color reflects. At this level, the color can help a room feel brighter and preserve a sense of openness, although natural light and artificial lighting also affect the result. Its warm yellow undertone distinguishes it from whites with cooler or greener undertones. Swiss Coffee has a light depth, so it offers limited visual weight on walls. In north-facing rooms, cooler daylight may make its warmth less apparent, while south-facing light can emphasize its yellow undertone.
Behr Swiss Coffee (12) in other brands
Several paints from other manufacturers provide close color matches. Sherwin-Williams Dover White (SW 6385), Valspar Cream Delight (7002-14), and Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee (OC-45) each have a ΔE of 1.1. A ΔE below 1 indicates a near-identical match, while a value from 1 to 2 indicates a very close match. These three alternatives therefore sit very close to Behr Swiss Coffee in the supplied color comparison, though their LRVs differ slightly. Sherwin-Williams Westhighland White (SW 7566) has a ΔE of 1.2, making it another very close option. PPG Hourglass (PPG1022-1), with a ΔE of 3.0, is less similar and should show a more noticeable difference beside the original.
Lighter and darker Behr alternatives
For a lighter alternative, Behr Polar Bear (75) has an LRV of 90, six points above Swiss Coffee. Its higher reflectance can help increase perceived brightness in a room. Behr Whipped Cream (DC-001), at LRV 91, is another lighter option. Both may suit spaces where walls need to reflect more light. For a slightly darker result, Behr Cottage White (13) has an LRV of 82, while Behr Cameo White (MQ3-32) has an LRV of 81. These alternatives can provide a little more depth without moving far from the light range.
Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Behr’s page for Swiss Coffee.
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Hex, RGB and LRV (as published) from Behr's page for this color, checked October 24, 2026. Lab, undertone and ΔE are our calculations. Not affiliated with Behr. See how we measure colors.