Behr Calm (BL-W1) records 88% LRV and 96 L*_HK lightness (#E1F6EE, RGB 225/246/238). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=95.2, a*=-8.33, b*=1.49, C*=8.46, h°=169.9°) place BL-W1 in the Organic Sage Green-Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Calm (BL-W1) are Benjamin Moore Irish Mint (2041-70, ΔE=0.68) and Sherwin-Williams Embellished Blue (SW 6749, ΔE=2.37).
Behr Calm (BL-W1, #E1F6EE) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Behr) | Calm (BL-W1) | #E1F6EE | 88% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Irish Mint (2041-70) | #DEF4ED | 86.24% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 0.68 (98.6%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | CrèMe De Mint (2036-70) | #E2F5E9 | 87.32% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 1.76 (96.3%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Embellished Blue (SW 6749) | #D7EBE2 | 79.29% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 2.37 (95%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Green Trance (SW 6462) | #D7E4DB | 75.03% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 4.48 (90.6%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.68 match for BL-W1: Irish Mint (2041-70) delivers -1.8 LRV points deeper than Calm (BL-W1) with matched C*=8.54 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.76 equivalent for BL-W1: CrèMe De Mint (2036-70) delivers identical 87.32% reflectance to BL-W1 with +0.7 higher C*=9.16 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.05 alternative to BL-W1: Spring Mint (2040-70) delivers -7 LRV points deeper than Calm (BL-W1) with -0.74 softer C*=7.72 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.37 alternative to BL-W1: Embellished Blue (SW 6749) delivers -8.7 LRV points deeper than Calm (BL-W1) with matched C*=8.53 saturation.
Visual ΔE=4.48 alternative to BL-W1: Green Trance (SW 6462) delivers -13 LRV points deeper than Calm (BL-W1) with -1.82 softer C*=6.64 chroma.
Visual ΔE=4.94 alternative to BL-W1: Blue Horizon (SW 6497) delivers -10.6 LRV points deeper than Calm (BL-W1) with -3.17 softer C*=5.29 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Calm (#E1F6EE, LRV 88%).
Calm (BL-W1, h°=169.9°) tempers intense afternoon sunlight on Behr walls.
Warm American Cherry & Cognac Hickory next to BL-W1 (#E1F6EE)
2700K–3000K Warm LED for BL-W1 (4000K renders #F2F3DA)
Need Calm (BL-W1, LRV 88%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #E1F6EE:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Calm (BL-W1) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code BL-W1 (Calm) reflects 88% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Calm (BL-W1) registers J'=95.7, a'=-9.88, and b'=0.65 with HSL (157°, 54%, 92%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 96 L*_HK. Because BL-W1 carries a*=-8.33 red-green and b*=1.49 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=8.46, Calm projects a cool organic sage green-grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr BL-W1 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Calm (BL-W1) holds its native #EAF4E4 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, BL-W1 adapts to #F2F3DA; at 3500K halogen, Calm transitions to #F8F2D4; at 3000K residential LED, BL-W1 warms to #FFF0CE; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Calm (BL-W1) settles at #FFEECA.
When cross-matching Behr Calm (BL-W1, #E1F6EE), Benjamin Moore Irish Mint (2041-70, #DEF4ED, LRV 86.24%) scores ΔE2000=0.68 and CAM16=0.88, followed by CrèMe De Mint (2036-70, ΔE=1.76). In Sherwin-Williams, Embellished Blue (SW 6749, #D7EBE2, LRV 79.29%) achieves ΔE2000=2.37 ahead of Green Trance (SW 6462, ΔE=4.48). Coordinate BL-W1 with Shea (RD-W9) ceilings, Vibrant White (BWC-12) trim, Breezeway (MQ3-21) hallways, and Fresh Tone (S430-2) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Calm.
Behr Calm (BL-W1) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 88% (#E1F6EE) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 96 L*_HK.
At 88% reflectance, Calm (BL-W1) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Behr walls while maintaining HSL (157°, 54%, 92%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=95.2, a*=-8.33, b*=1.49) classifies Behr Calm (BL-W1) as a Cool Organic Sage Green-Grey with C*=8.46 chroma and h°=169.9° hue.
Pair Calm (BL-W1) with South & West Sun Exposure for BL-W1 (88% LRV) and Warm American Cherry & Cognac Hickory next to BL-W1 (#E1F6EE). Under 2700K evening bulbs, BL-W1 shifts from #E1F6EE toward #FFEECA.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Calm (BL-W1, #E1F6EE) are Benjamin Moore Irish Mint (2041-70, #DEF4ED) at ΔE2000=0.68 and Sherwin-Williams Embellished Blue (SW 6749, #D7EBE2) at ΔE2000=2.37.
Both 2041-70 and SW 6749 matches are verified against Calm (BL-W1) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Calm (BL-W1, LRV 88%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Vibrant White (BWC-12, #EAEDEB, LRV 84%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Vibrant White (BWC-12) with Calm (BL-W1) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.