Calm BL-W1 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E1F6EE, estimated 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.
Behr · #E1F6EE · BL-W1
Calm
80%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Calm Technical Profile
HEX Code#E1F6EE
RGB225, 246, 238
Estimated LRV80.0
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 Familygreen
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 →
Irish Mint
Benjamin Moore
#DFF5EE
Close digital match
Frosty Mint
Dunn-Edwards
#E2F7F1
Close digital match
Paradise
Hirshfield's
#DEF1EA
Close digital match
Paradise
Vista Paint
#DDF0E8
Close digital match
Lite Retro Green
Dutch Boy
#DAF2EA
Close digital match
Stillness
Valspar
#DAEFEB
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Embellished Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#D7EBE2
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Cascade
PPG
#D4EDE6
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Air .05
Colorhouse
#E7FCED
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Creamy Mint
Kilz
#D7E7DC
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Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
#E8EEEA
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Colors That Work With Calm
These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.
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
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
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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. 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 Irish Mint by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Frosty Mint by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Soft Mint by Dunn-Edwards (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 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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Why Calm's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.