Calamities 1315 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #CDCCD1, LRV 61 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Calamities from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CDCCD1 · 1315
Calamities
61%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Calamities Technical Profile
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Calamities in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Calamities in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintCalamities
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sCalamities
Calamities
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Fine Silver
PPG
Nearly identical
Elephant in the Room
Valspar
Nearly identical
A Touch of Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Misty Memories
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Urban Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Sensitive Tint
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Clouded Vision
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Brushed Metal
Kilz
Very similar
Telegrey 4
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Calamities
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Calamities
#CDCCD1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A185AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Calamities
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Calamities 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Calamities.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Calamities — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Calamities have?
Calamities by Vista Paint has a cool (blue) 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 Calamities in your own space before committing.
What colors match Calamities from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Calamities are Calamities by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Fine Silver by PPG (a near-identical match), Elephant in the Room by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Calamities'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 Calamities?
Calamities has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.8, 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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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 Calamities's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.