Calm
Benjamin Moore
OC-22
Calm is a pale gray-white with a subtle violet-tinged undertone, delivering exactly the serene quality its name promises. It works in bedrooms and living spaces as a whisper of color that reads nearly white from a distance. It is often sampled alongside Classic Gray, which is slightly warmer and less lavender.
Some brands don't share official hex codes. The digital values shown here are careful approximations. Always confirm with a physical sample.
Close matches
Sherwin-Williams: Spare White SW 6203 (#E4E4DD) · Ghosted SW 9545 (#E2E0DC) · Ice Cube SW 6252 (#E3E4E1)
Farrow & Ball: Strong White No. 2001 (#E4E2DC) · Salt No. CC5 (#E6E4E1) · Great White No. 2006 (#E4DFDC)
Similar Benjamin Moore colors: Lacey Pearl 2108-70 (#E8E5DF) · A la Mode 2109-70 (#E6E2DE) · Garlic Bulb 2112-70 (#E4E3E0)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Calm?
The hex code for Benjamin Moore Calm OC-22 is #E6E4DF. In RGB that is 230, 228, 223. Use these values to reproduce Calm in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Farrow & Ball equivalent of Calm?
The closest Farrow & Ball match for Calm is Strong White No. 2001 (#E4E2DC). No cross-brand match is exact, because each brand mixes its own pigment formulas. Always confirm with a physical sample before specifying a substitute.
Is Calm warm or cool?
Calm sits on the cool side of neutral. Its gray base hides a faint violet undertone that surfaces mostly in cool, indirect light. The LRV is approximately 78, so it behaves like an off-white and keeps rooms bright. In warm southern light the violet disappears and it reads as a soft greige-white. Pair it with crisp white trim; creamy trim can make its coolness look unintended.
Why does Calm look different on screen than on the wall?
Screens emit light while paint reflects it, so a hex code cannot capture how lighting, sheen, and surrounding colors shift paint in a real room. Treat #E6E4DF as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Calm have?
Calm has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 78, meaning it reflects about 78% of visible light. That places it among lighter colors that keep rooms feeling open and bright.
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