Calamine 230 is a red paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #E6D1CB, LRV 67 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Birthday Cake from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E6D1CB · 230
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67%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Calamine in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Calamine in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallCalamine
Nearly identical
PPGBirthday Cake
Birthday Cake
PPG
Nearly identical
Pale Cherry Blossom
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pale Berries
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Conch Shell
Behr
Nearly identical
Cameo Coral
Kilz
Nearly identical
Charmed
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pout
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pout
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Thinking Pink
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Innocence
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Calamine
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Calamine
#E6D1CB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEA384
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Calamine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Calamine 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 Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Calamine.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Calamine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Calamine have?
Calamine by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Calamine in your own space before committing.
What colors match Calamine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Calamine are Birthday Cake by PPG (a near-identical match), China Silk by PPG (a near-identical match), Pale Cherry Blossom by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Calamine'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 Calamine?
Calamine has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Calamine's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.