Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Calming Space |
| SKU | ICC-45 |
| Hex | #AAB7C1 |
| RGB | 170, 183, 193 |
| HSL | 206°, 16%, 71% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Calming Space
Calming Space sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Calming Space is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Clare
C2 Paint
Dutch Boy
Farrow & Ball
PPG / Glidden
Kompozit
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Calming Space within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #AAB7C1 in HSL space. Pair Calming Space with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Calming Space Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Calming Space from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr ICC-45 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Calming Space
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Calming Space is Glen Falls (DE6332). At ΔE 0.58 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Glen Falls and you'll get the same color. See the full Glen Falls swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Calming Space
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Calming Space is Manor Blue (1627). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Manor Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Manor Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Calming Space
The closest Valspar equivalent of Calming Space is Driftwood Blues (V138-3). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46.2 vs 46). If Valspar is your counter, order Driftwood Blues and you'll get the same color. See the full Driftwood Blues swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Calming Space
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Lakeside (SW 9683), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Calming Space without repainting risk. See the full Lakeside swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Calming Space
At Clare, the closest color to Calming Space is Cloud Watching (PNT100-MD-73) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cloud Watching swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Calming Space
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Calming Space is Well Water (BD18) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Well Water swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Calming Space
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Calming Space is Taboo Blue (340-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Taboo Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Calming Space
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Calming Space is Blue Beard (PPG1042-4) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Beard swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Calming Space
At Backdrop, the closest color to Calming Space is Underdog (BD-UD) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Underdog swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Calming Space
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Calming Space. The nearest is Cystern (0511) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cystern swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Calming Space
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Calming Space. The nearest is Lulworth Blue (NO. 89) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lulworth Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Calming Space
Kompozit has no exact twin of Calming Space. The nearest is Let It Rain (0518) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Let It Rain swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Calming Space
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Calming Space — the nearest deck color, Rainy Days (JG-01), is clearly different (ΔE 6.34). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr ICC-45 instead. See the full Rainy Days swatch →