Calamine 230 is a red paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #E6D1CB, estimated 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.
Farrow & Ball · #E6D1CB · 230
Calamine
67%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Calamine Technical Profile
HEX Code#E6D1CB
RGB230, 209, 203
Estimated LRV66.7
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 Familyred
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Compare alternatives to Calamine
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Birthday Cake
PPG
#E9D2CC
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Pale Cherry Blossom
Benjamin Moore
#E1CCC6
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Pale Berries
Dunn-Edwards
#E2CCC7
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Conch Shell
Behr
#ECD4CD
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Cameo Coral
Kilz
#EBD1CA
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Charmed
Valspar
#ECD2CB
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Pout
Hirshfield's
#E4CCC3
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Pout
Vista Paint
#E4CCC3
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Thinking Pink
Dutch Boy
#E8D0C6
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Innocence
Sherwin-Williams
#EBD1CF
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Colors That Work With Calamine
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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
Digital 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
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Calamine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Calamine have?
Calamine by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the red 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 Calamine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Calamine are Birthday Cake by PPG (a close digital match), China Silk by PPG (a close digital match), Pale Cherry Blossom by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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