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Ref. #CDCDD5 · DCP-1315

Calamities

61%LRV Value
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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.

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Calamities Technical Profile

HEX Code#CDCDD5
RGB205, 205, 213
LRV61.4
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandDutch Boy

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Subtle Purple

Complement

Baked Biscotti

Calamities Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Super White

Accent

Tender Hearted

Pop

Elegant Orchid

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Super White

Accent

Pleasing Purple

Pop

Dusty Durango

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Super White

Accent

Aged Tree

Pop

Biome

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dutch Boy Colors

Other Dutch Boy colors close to Calamities.

Muted Opal

Dutch Boy · 331-2DB

#C6D7CF

Salty Air

Dutch Boy · 335-1DB

#C8DADD

Frosted Needles

Dutch Boy · 328-1DB

#D1DCCF

Frosted Fir

Dutch Boy · 330-2DB

#C0D6CD

Tinted Green

Dutch Boy · 332-2DB

#BFD9D4

Soothing Waves

Dutch Boy · 333-2DB

#BDD3CE

More gray colors from other brands

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

Deep Space

Hirshfield's · 0487

#435454

Silver Mink

Benjamin Moore · 1586

#A8B3B1

Hailstorm Gray

Behr · PPU24-17

#BDBEB9

Newbury Moss

Vista Paint · H0092

#606552

Manchester Brown

Behr · QE-24

#4F4340

Heather Field

Behr · ECC-23-2

#909095

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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