What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Calm?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Calm undertone is #E6E4DF .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Calm?

RGB code is 230, 228, 223 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Benjamin Moore Calm OC-22

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Calm OC-22 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore OC-22 Calm is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Calm undertones?

Red is Benjamin Moore Calm undertone color.

Official page:	Calm OC-22
Code:	OC-22
Name:	Calm
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Calm?

This serene and elegant Benjamin Moore OC-22 Calm paint color evokes a sense of tranquility and sophistication to any space. Pair it with soft neutrals like Benjamin Moore HC-173 Edgecomb Gray to create a harmonious and calming atmosphere. For a touch of contrast and warmth, consider combining Calm with rich hues such as Benjamin Moore HC-170 Stonington Gray or Benjamin Moore CC-40 Cloud White. The versatile nature of Calm makes it a perfect choice for a variety of interior styles, from modern to coastal. Enhance the peaceful ambiance of your room by incorporating natural textures and finishes alongside this timeless shade.

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What are Benjamin Moore Calm undertones?

Calm has a clear red 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:

#E6E4DF

RGB code:

230, 228, 223

Is Benjamin Moore Calm OC-22 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 43°, this Grey leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

OC-22 Calm HSL code: 43, 12%, 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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore 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

OC-22
Calm

2108-70
Lacey Pearl

Darker shades

OC-22
Calm

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 orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 223, such as Benjamin Moore Feather Gray and Bachelor Blue.

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LRV of Calm

Calm has an LRV of 75.83% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 75.83%, 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	#E6E4DF
RGB Decimal	230, 228, 223
RGB Percent	90.20%, 89.41%, 87.45%
HSV	Hue: 43° Saturation: 3.04% Value: 90.2%
HSL	hsl(43, 12, 89)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.87 Yellow: 3.04 Key: 9.8
YIQ	Y: 228.028 I: 2.799 Q: -1.133
XYZ	X: 73.693 Y: 77.638 Z: 80.895
CIE Lab	L:90.614 a:-0.207 b:2.676
CIE Luv	L:90.614 u:1.417 v:4.104
Decimal	15131871
Hunter Lab	88.112, -4.908, 7.245