Behr Calm BL-W01
| Code: | BL-W01 |
| Name: | Calm |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Calm?
Evoke a sense of tranquility and sophistication with Behr Calm (BL-W01) wall color. This soft and soothing shade effortlessly transforms any space into a serene oasis, perfect for creating a peaceful bedroom where relaxation is key. Embrace the timeless elegance of Behr Calm in your living room to foster a welcoming atmosphere for gatherings and cozy evenings. Let Behr Calm grace your home office walls for a harmonious and focused environment that inspires productivity. Illuminate your kitchen with Behr Calm cabinetry for a refreshing and airy ambiance that sets the stage for culinary creativity.
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What are Behr Calm undertones?
Calm has a clear green undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#DFE9E6
RGB code:
223, 233, 230
Is Behr Calm BL-W01 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 162°, this Grey reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
BL-W01 Calm HSL code: 162, 19%, 89%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Calm
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Calm:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
BL-W01
Calm
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Calm with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 342, such as Behr Plum Royale and Folklore.
LRV of Calm
Calm has an LRV of 78.79% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 78.79%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #dfe9e6 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 223, 233, 230 | |
| RGB Percent | 87.45%, 91.37%, 90.20% | |
| HSV | Hue: 162° Saturation: 4.29% Value: 91.37% | |
| HSL | hsl(162, 19, 89) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 4.29 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 1.29 Key: 8.63 | |
| YIQ | Y: 229.668 I: -4.995 Q: -3.049 | |
| XYZ | X: 73.849 Y: 79.679 Z: 86.33 | |
| CIE Lab | L:91.54 a:-3.873 b:0.304 | |
| CIE Luv | L:91.54 u:-5.378 v:1.153 | |
| Decimal | 14674406 | |
| Hunter Lab | 89.263, -8.532, 5.142 | |
Behr BL-W01 Calm
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