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Ref. #3C4D51 · 0501

Calm Interlude

7%LRV Value
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Calm Interlude 0501 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #3C4D51, LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Calm Interlude from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Calm Interlude Technical Profile

HEX Code#3C4D51
RGB60, 77, 81
LRV6.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandHirshfield's

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Calm Interlude in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Calm Interlude in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Hirshfield'sCalm Interlude
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCalm Interlude

Calm Interlude

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Galvanized Teal

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Lunar Eclipse

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Deep River Green

Valspar

Nearly identical

Black Space

Behr

Nearly identical

Narragansett Green

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Mountain Pine

PPG

Very similar

Tarragon

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Hague Blue

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Oceans Deep

Kilz

Very similar

Iron Grey

RAL

Very similar

Metal .06

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Calm Interlude

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Calm Interlude

#3C4D51

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#4D5973

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Calm Interlude

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Calm Interlude

Complement

Sweet Molasses

Calm Interlude Room Palettes

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

Walls

Metro

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Aqueous

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Ocean Crest

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Fresh Day

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Best of the Bunch

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Hirshfield's Colors

Other Hirshfield's colors close to Calm Interlude.

Deep Space

Hirshfield's · 0487

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Green Column

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#465149

Midnight Magic

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Dark River

Hirshfield's · 0494

#3E4445

Jazlyn

Hirshfield's · 1285

#464152

Winter Balsam

Hirshfield's · H0099

#314747

More gray colors from other brands

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

Marron

Valspar · 1004-9B

#7F6C67

Improbable

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#6E7376

White Rapids

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#CDD2CA

Whirlwind

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#BEC0C2

Dynasty Celadon

Behr · PPL-80

#C7CBBE

Frosted Olive

Dutch Boy · 425-2DB

#BEC1B6

Calm Interlude — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Calm Interlude have?
Calm Interlude by Hirshfield's 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 Calm Interlude in your own space before committing.
What colors match Calm Interlude from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Calm Interlude are Calm Interlude by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Galvanized Teal by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Lunar Eclipse by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Calm Interlude'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 Calm Interlude?
Calm Interlude has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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