Calm Air 300E-2 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F0D5AF, LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fine Sand from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F0D5AF · 300E-2
Calm Air
69%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Calm Air Technical Profile
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Calm Air in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Calm Air in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCalm Air
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsFine Sand
Fine Sand
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
French Pastry
Valspar
Nearly identical
Just Peachy
PPG
Nearly identical
Natural Sand
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Yellow Bloom
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Inviting Ivory
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Coin Purse
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Coin Purse
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bagel Dough
Kilz
Nearly identical
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Calm Air
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Calm Air
#F0D5AF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BCC36F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Calm Air
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Calm Air 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 Calm Air.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Calm Air — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Calm Air have?
Calm Air by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Calm Air in your own space before committing.
What colors match Calm Air from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Calm Air are Fine Sand by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), French Pastry by Valspar (a near-identical match), Just Peachy by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Calm Air's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Calm Air?
Calm Air has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Calm Air's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.