Calm BL-W01 is a off-white paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DFE9E6, estimated LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweet Leaf from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #DFE9E6 · BL-W01
Calm
80%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Calm Technical Profile
HEX Code#DFE9E6
RGB223, 233, 230
Estimated LRV79.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyoff-white
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Calm
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sweet Leaf
Valspar
#DEE9E6
Close digital match
Mild Mint
PPG
#DCE6E3
Close digital match
In Your Eyes
Benjamin Moore
#DBE6E3
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Cooled Breeze
Dutch Boy
#E2ECEA
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Bay Cruise
Vista Paint
#E2EAE6
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Rainsong
Sherwin-Williams
#DDE6E5
Close digital match
Mist Spirit
Dunn-Edwards
#E4EBE7
Close digital match
Breakwaters
Hirshfield's
#D9E5E0
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Bisque .06
Colorhouse
#DAE2DD
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Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
#E8EEEA
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Oakleaf Hydrangea
Kilz
#DFE3E0
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Colors That Work With Calm
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Calm
#DFE9E6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A5AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Calm
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Calm 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.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Calm — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Calm have?
Calm by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Calm from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Calm are Sweet Leaf by Valspar (a close digital match), Mild Mint by PPG (a close digital match), In Your Eyes by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Calm'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?
Calm has a estimated lightness value of 79.7, 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.
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Why Calm's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.