Ref. #E1F6EE · BL-W1
Calm
80%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Calm Technical Profile
What color is Calm? It's a light cool green with the hex code #E1F6EE. Colors similar to Calm include Benjamin Moore Irish Mint, Dunn-Edwards Frosty Mint, Dunn-Edwards Soft Mint. Calm has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 80, Calm reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Calm
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Calm
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Calm
#E1F6EE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#78B2BA
Trim & Molding
Pure 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 green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green 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 belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Calm from other brands?
The closest matches are Irish Mint by Benjamin Moore (#DFF5EE), Frosty Mint by Dunn-Edwards (#E2F7F1), Soft Mint by Dunn-Edwards (#E6F9F1). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Calm?
Calm has an LRV of 80.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Calm's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.