Stay Calm DEGR08 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C1BBB2, estimated LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cape from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #C1BBB2 · DEGR08
Stay Calm
50%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Stay Calm Technical Profile
HEX Code#C1BBB2
RGB193, 187, 178
Estimated LRV50.1
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 Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Cape
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#BFB9AF
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Purbeck Stone
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#C4BEB4
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Viaduct
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#C1BBB0
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Valspar
#C1BBB0
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#BFB8B0
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PPG
#BCB7AF
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Dutch Boy
#C6C0B6
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Hearthstone
Vista Paint
#C5BCB0
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Hearthstone
Hirshfield's
#C7BEB2
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Trinket
Kilz
#C4BAB0
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Colors That Work With Stay Calm
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Stay Calm
#C1BBB2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Stay Calm
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Stay 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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Stay Calm — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Stay Calm have?
Stay Calm by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Stay Calm from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Stay Calm are Cape by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Himalayan Trek by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Purbeck Stone by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Stay 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 Stay Calm?
Stay Calm has a estimated lightness value of 50.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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