Ref. #ADCEAA · RG210-02
Calming Sensation
56%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Calming Sensation Technical Profile
What color is Calming Sensation? It's a light cool green with the hex code #ADCEAA. Colors similar to Calming Sensation include Behr Jojoba, Benjamin Moore Douglas Fern, Sherwin-Williams Kiwi. Calming Sensation has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 56, Calming Sensation sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Calming Sensation
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Calming Sensation
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Calming Sensation
#ADCEAA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD96
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Calming Sensation
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Calming Sensation 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Calming Sensation.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Calming Sensation — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Calming Sensation have?
Calming Sensation by Kilz has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Calming Sensation from other brands?
The closest matches are Jojoba by Behr (#ACCEA9), Douglas Fern by Benjamin Moore (#ABD1AD), Kiwi by Sherwin-Williams (#AED2B0). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Calming Sensation?
Calming Sensation has an LRV of 55.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Calming Sensation's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.