Calming Retreat PWN-43 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #EEE0D1, LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Alluring White from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EEE0D1 · PWN-43
Calming Retreat
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Calming Retreat Technical Profile
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Calming Retreat in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Calming Retreat in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCalming Retreat
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsAlluring White
Alluring White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Simple Splendor
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Whisper of White
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pristine
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Baked Custard
Kilz
Nearly identical
Dry Dune
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Eternal Beige
PPG
Nearly identical
Buttery Pink
Valspar
Nearly identical
White Lightning
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dimity
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
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 undertone does Calming Retreat have?
Calming Retreat by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Calming Retreat in your own space before committing.
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) — the best options for getting Calming Retreat'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 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.
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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 Calming Retreat's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.