Behr Calm BL-W01

Color code:BL-W01
Color 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.

What are Behr Calm undertones?

Green is Behr Calm undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#DFE9E6

RGB code:

223, 233, 230

Is Behr Calm BL-W01 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 162° this Grey refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

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 a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Cool Grey shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool Green undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
  • Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Calm:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Behr BL-W01 Calm

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Calm BL-W01 vs Fresh Day PPU13-17

Behr Calm BL-W01 vs Behr Fresh Day PPU13-17Open Calm BL-W01
LRV: 78.79%
Off-White color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 78.7%
Off-White color
Temperature: cold

Calm BL-W01 vs Rainsong SW 9681

Behr Calm BL-W01 vs Sherwin Williams Rainsong SW 9681Open Calm BL-W01
LRV: 78.79%
Off-White color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 77.77%
Off-White color
Temperature: cold