Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Calico |
| SKU | SW 17 |
| Hex | #8CA49C |
| RGB | 140, 164, 156 |
| HSL | 160°, 12%, 60% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Sherwin-Williams Calico
Calico sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal 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.
Calico is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
18 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Calico within Sherwin-Williams'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 #8CA49C in HSL space. Pair Calico 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.
Sherwin-Williams Calico Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Calico 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 17 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Calico
At Behr, the closest color to Calico is Modern Mint (T16-12) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Modern Mint swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Calico
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Calico is Grenada Villa (690). At ΔE 0.63 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Grenada Villa and you'll get the same color. See the full Grenada Villa swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Calico
At Valspar, the closest color to Calico is Verdant Retreat (T625) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32.5 vs 34) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Verdant Retreat swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Calico
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Spruce Shade (PPG1136-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Calico without repainting risk. See the full Spruce Shade swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Calico
Glidden's nearest match is Spruce Shade (PPG1136-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Calico without repainting risk. See the full Spruce Shade swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Calico
Dutch Boy's nearest match is In The Abyss (331-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Calico without repainting risk. See the full In The Abyss swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Calico
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Calico is Blue Seagrass (HGSW 3294) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Seagrass swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Calico
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Calico is Tree Lined (DET540) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tree Lined swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Calico
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Calico. The nearest is Clean Slate (JG-75) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Clean Slate swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Calico
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Calico is Chappell Green (NO. 83) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chappell Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Calico
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Calico. The nearest is North Beach Blue (0485) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full North Beach Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Calico
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Calico is Kathleen's Garden (0464) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kathleen's Garden swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Calico
Rodda has no exact twin of Calico. The nearest is Dried Hydrangea (R074) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dried Hydrangea swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Calico
C2 Paint's nearest match is Peppermint (C2-714), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Calico without repainting risk. See the full Peppermint swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Calico
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Calico. The nearest is Provence (PROVENCE) at ΔE 4.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Provence swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Calico
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Calico. The nearest is Blue Harbor (371675) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Calico
At Kompozit, the closest color to Calico is Kathleen's Garden (0464) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kathleen's Garden swatch →