Calming Retreat reads as warm and grounded — strong in kitchens, family rooms, and any space where warmth is the dominant mood you're after. At LRV 76 it reflects plenty of light, which makes it well-suited for north-facing rooms and smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Skip it in rooms that already run warm or get strong afternoon sun, where it can tip into an overpowering glow.
Ref. #EEE0D1 · PWN-43
Calming Retreat
76%LRV Value
Calming Retreat Technical Profile
What color is Behr Calming Retreat (PWN-43)? It's a light warm orange — hex #EEE0D1, LRV 76. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Calming Retreat is Sherwin-Williams Alluring White — a near-identical match on the wall, with Dutch Boy Simple Splendor and Vista Paint Whisper of White also close. With a Light Reflectance Value of 76, Calming Retreat 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 warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. At mid saturation, this color sits at a flexible mid-point — bold enough to anchor a room without dominating, and pairs cleanly with both crisp and creamy whites. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges. At mid saturation the lighting shift is moderate but real — sample under both warm-bulb evening light and cool-daylight morning light before committing.
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Colors Similar to Calming Retreat
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Alluring White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Simple Splendor
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Nearly identical
Whisper of White
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pristine
Benjamin Moore
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Baked Custard
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Dry Dune
Dunn-Edwards
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Eternal Beige
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Buttery Pink
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Colors That Work With Calming Retreat
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Calming Retreat
#EEE0D1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4B57D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Calming Retreat
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Calming Retreat 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 Calming Retreat.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Calming Retreat — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Calming Retreat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Calming Retreat are Alluring White by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Simple Splendor by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Whisper of White by Vista Paint (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Calming Retreat's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Calming Retreat?
Calming Retreat has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 76.1, 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Calming Retreat depends on the room. Here's how to choose.