Calm BL-W1 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E1F6EE, LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Irish Mint from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E1F6EE · BL-W1
Calm
80%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Calm Technical Profile
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Calm in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Calm in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCalm
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreIrish Mint
Irish Mint
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Frosty Mint
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Paradise
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Paradise
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lite Retro Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Stillness
Valspar
Very similar
Embellished Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cascade
PPG
Very similar
Air .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Creamy Mint
Kilz
Very similar
Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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 sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Calm in your own space before committing.
What colors match Calm from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Calm are Irish Mint by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Frosty Mint by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Soft Mint by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 80.0, 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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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.