Calico 17 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #8CA49C, LRV 35 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grenada Villa from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8CA49C · 17
Calico
35%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Calico Technical Profile
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Calico in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Calico in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsCalico
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGrenada Villa
Grenada Villa
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Green Water
Valspar
Nearly identical
Melville
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
In the Abyss
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Meek Moss Green
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lotus Leaf
Behr
Nearly identical
Spruce Shade
PPG
Nearly identical
Melville
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Winchester Green
Kilz
Very similar
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Water .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Calico
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Calico
#8CA49C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A7AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Calico
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Calico 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Calico.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Calico — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Calico have?
Calico by Sherwin-Williams 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 Calico in your own space before committing.
What colors match Calico from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Calico are Grenada Villa by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Azores by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Green Water by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Calico'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 Calico?
Calico has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Calico's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.