Early Crocus works as a warm neutral anchor — pairs cleanly with most existing palettes and reads forgiving across lighting conditions. At LRV 80 it reflects plenty of light, which makes it well-suited for north-facing rooms and smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Skip it if you want a crisp, cool-modern look, or in rooms with heavy north light that can pull its warmth slightly muddy.
Ref. #EAE7E7 · PR-W02
Early Crocus
80%LRV Value
Early Crocus Technical Profile
What color is Behr Early Crocus (PR-W02)? It's a light warm white — hex #EAE7E7, LRV 80. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Early Crocus is Vista Paint Lilac Breeze — a near-identical match on the wall, with Valspar Winter Dawn and Benjamin Moore Feathered Violet also close. With a Light Reflectance Value of 80, Early Crocus reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. As a warm neutral, Early Crocus pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. As a lighter neutral, Early Crocus works as a whole-room or trim color and keeps adjoining colors reading clean — pair it with crisper whites a step brighter than itself so the trim still separates. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler. Lighter neutrals reveal their undertone most, so Early Crocus can swing warmer under 2700K bulbs and cleaner under 4000K daylight — sample it against your trim before committing.
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Colors Similar to Early Crocus
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Lilac Breeze
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Winter Dawn
Valspar
Nearly identical
Feathered Violet
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Gray Whisper
PPG
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Wevet
Farrow & Ball
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Collector'S White
Kilz
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Cold Morning
Dunn-Edwards
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Clytemnestra
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Colors That Work With Early Crocus
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Early Crocus
#EAE7E7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9985
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Early Crocus
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Early Crocus Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Early Crocus.
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Cross-brand colors in the white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Early Crocus — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Early Crocus from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Early Crocus are Lilac Breeze by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Winter Dawn by Valspar (a near-identical match), Feathered Violet by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Early Crocus's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Early Crocus?
Early Crocus has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 80.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Early Crocus depends on the room. Here's how to choose.