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Ref. #F8ECCE · CW-110

Calcite

82%LRV Value
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Calcite CW-110 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F8ECCE, LRV 82 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Queenly Laugh from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Calcite Technical Profile

HEX Code#F8ECCE
RGB248, 236, 206
LRV81.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Calcite in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Calcite in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreCalcite
Nearly identical
Vista PaintQueenly Laugh

Queenly Laugh

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Popcorn White

PPG

Nearly identical

Lemon Meringue

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Sumatra

Behr

Nearly identical

Queenly Laugh

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Spirited

Valspar

Nearly identical

Warm Sunlight

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Milkweed

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Light Shine

Kilz

Very similar

Create .01

Colorhouse

Very similar

New White

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Oyster White

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Calcite

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Calcite

#F8ECCE

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B3C76B

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Calcite

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Angels Gate

Complement

Soft Cloud Blue

Calcite Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Perfectly Pesto

Pop

Pumpkin Blush

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Grassy Fields

Pop

Waterdrop

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Avalon Teal

Pop

Big Country Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Calcite.

Point Pleasant

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Swans Mill Cream

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Antique Lace

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Cashmere

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Creamy Beige

Benjamin Moore · 2016-60

#FFEBCA

Butterfly Kisses

Benjamin Moore · 902

#F6E4CD

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Sweet Marzipan

Behr · ICC-51

#ECD5AA

Pearly Violet

Valspar · 7001-23

#F2EEE6

Barely There

Vista Paint · OW144

#F7F2E8

Ballerina Beauty

Behr · MQ3-8

#E7DBD4

Downy Feather

Hirshfield's · 0975

#FEAA66

Antique Lace

Dunn-Edwards · DE6162

#FDF2DB

Calcite — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Calcite have?
Calcite by Benjamin Moore 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 Calcite in your own space before committing.
What colors match Calcite from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Calcite are Queenly Laugh by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Popcorn White by PPG (a near-identical match), Lemon Meringue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Calcite'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 Calcite?
Calcite has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 81.9, 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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