Abstract (Behr M320-4)
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Abstract (Behr M320-4) is a light, warm yellow from Behr: LRV 61.4, so it reflects about 61 percent of the light that hits it.
Colors that go with Abstract
Four Behr colors picked for Abstract by this site's color math: a trim white, a deeper yellow, a quiet contrast from another family, a dark accent. Behr did not choose these pairings.
Closest match in every other brand
Each brand's closest color to Abstract, ranked by CIEDE2000 (deltaE): under 1.0 is indistinguishable, 1.0 to 2.3 very close, 2.3 to 5 noticeably different, over 5 clearly different.
| Brand | Closest color | Code | LRV | deltaE | How close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Pale Moss | SW 9027 | 58 | 1.8 | very close |
| Benjamin Moore | Warm & Toasty | CSP-915 | 57.8 | 1.8 | very close |
| Valspar | Honeysuckle Beige | 3007-6A | 64 | 1.0 | very close |
| PPG Paints | Hayloft | 12-18 | 59 | 1.2 | very close |
Lighter and darker in Behr
The Behr yellow colors nearest to Abstract (LRV 61.4 (estimated)) by LRV.
Lighter than Abstract
Darker than Abstract
Color data
| Brand | Behr |
|---|---|
| Color code | M320-4 |
| Hex | #E4CB97 |
| RGB | 228, 203, 151 |
| HSL | 41°, 59%, 74% |
| LRV (light reflectance value) | 61.4 (estimated from the hex) |
| Lab L*, a*, b* | 82.6, 1.3, 29.2 |
| Undertone | Warm Yellow |
| Temperature | warm |
| Color family | Yellow |
Same paint, two kinds of light
Abstract (Behr M320-4), published as #E4CB97
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Common questions
- What is the LRV of Abstract (Behr M320-4)?
- Abstract has an LRV of 61.4 (estimated from its hex value). LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white) and measures the share of light a surface reflects, so Abstract is a light color.
- What is the closest match to Abstract in another brand?
- Honeysuckle Beige (Valspar 3007-6A) from Valspar, at a deltaE of 1.0 (very close).
- Is Abstract warm or cool?
- Behr lists Abstract as warm, with a Warm Yellow undertone. Its Lab b* value is 29.2; a higher b* is warmer and yellower, a lower one cooler and bluer.
Sources: hex as published by the manufacturer, via PaintDB (CC BY 4.0); LRV is not published by Behr for this color and is estimated here from the color's own hex value. Color differences are CIEDE2000 values computed by this site from the hex values (data snapshot 2026-10-01). Color names and codes belong to their manufacturers.