Calm

The Basics

What are people saying about this color?

Benjamin Moore’s Calm is the perfect shade if you’re looking to paint a room white or a pale neutral color, almost like a shaded white – but you still want a hint of tone.

thezhush.com

Calm is a VERY light gray, it looks almost white until you see the contrast between the white trim and the Calm wall color.

pinterestingplans.com

Um. This looks white. More than white. Hospital white. Sterile white. Not warm or relaxing, just bare. [In a space that's 95% windows.]

carlycristman.com

What kind of spaces does it work best in?

With the pink/purple undertones, it could work in either north-facing or south-facing rooms.

Where could you expect to see it?

This is a great shade in that it offers just enough contrast with white trim, outlet covers, artwork frames, etc. You could expect to see it anywhere given what a fail-proof and practical choice it is.

Who shouldn't pick this color?

If you're looking for some tone and you have a room with a lot of natural light, you might be disappointed by how bright-white Calm will read. Others might not like the pink-purple undertones.

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What's the LRV?

77.7. LRV measures the Light Reflectance Value, meaning the percentage of light (0-100) that bounces off a surface. 100 being purest white and 0 being purest black. Like other light grays, Calm has a pretty high LRV, meaning it reflects a good amount of light.

Does it work as an exterior color?

Yes.

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