Calamities DCP-1315 is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #CDCDD5, LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Misty Memories from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CDCDD5 · DCP-1315
Calamities
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Calamities Technical Profile
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Calamities in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Calamities in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyCalamities
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreMisty Memories
Misty Memories
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Calamities
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Calamities
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Light Shadow
Kilz
Nearly identical
Glacier Pearl
PPG
Nearly identical
Moonlit Snow
Behr
Nearly identical
Pebbles
Valspar
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Tranquil Sea
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Silver Peony
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Telegrey 4
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Calamities
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Calamities
#CDCDD5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9985AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Calamities
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Calamities 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Calamities.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Calamities — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Calamities have?
Calamities by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Calamities in your own space before committing.
What colors match Calamities from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Calamities are Misty Memories by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Calamities by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Calamities by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Calamities'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 Calamities?
Calamities has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.4, 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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Why Calamities's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.