Whipped Cream Behr DC-001

Behr Whipped Cream (DC-001) LRV and undertone

Behr Whipped Cream (DC-001) has an LRV of 91, placing it in the light range within the white color family. Its hexadecimal value is #F6F5EF, and its calculated undertone is subtly warm with yellow influence. Light reflectance value measures how much visible light a color reflects, with higher readings indicating greater reflectance. At LRV 91, Whipped Cream reflects substantial light, which can help maintain brightness in a room. Its subtle yellow undertone may become more noticeable next to cooler whites or under warm artificial lighting. White paints can still differ in undertone and depth, even when their names suggest similar appearances. For trim coordination, compare wall and trim samples together instead of assuming two whites will blend. Check the samples at morning, midday, and evening because the light source can change their apparent color.

Behr Whipped Cream in other brands

Sherwin-Williams High Reflective White (SW 7757) has an LRV of 93 and ΔE 0.6, making it a near-identical match by the supplied measurements. Valspar Ultra White (7006-24), at LRV 93.59 and ΔE 0.8, is also near-identical. Valspar Du Jour (7002-6) has an LRV of 86.04 and ΔE 1.3, making it very close. Benjamin Moore Super White (OC-152), PPG Delicate White (PPG1001-1), and Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace (OC-65) have ΔE values of 1.4, so they are very close as well. These comparisons use ΔE to describe measured color difference: below 1 means near-identical, 1 to 2 means very close, 2 to 4 means close but visibly different side by side, and above 4 means only similar. Even low ΔE values do not guarantee identical results across paint products or lighting conditions.

Lighter and darker Behr alternatives

Behr Ultra Pure White (UPW) has an LRV of 94, making it lighter than Whipped Cream. Behr Polar Bear (75), at LRV 90, is slightly darker, while Behr Cameo White (MQ3-32), at LRV 81, and Behr Swiss Coffee (12), at LRV 84, are also darker. Polar Bear has a supplied ΔE of 1.0, indicating a very close match. Ultra Pure White, at ΔE 1.2, is very close too. Cameo White and Swiss Coffee have ΔE values of 2.8 and 3.5, respectively, so both are close but visibly different side by side. Choose the higher-LRV option when maximizing reflectance is the main goal, or consider lower-LRV whites when a more noticeable distinction from bright white is needed. Test each sample beside trim and under the room’s regular lighting before making a final selection.

Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Behr’s page for Whipped Cream.