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Benjamin Moore Calcite

CW-110 · #F8ECCE · LRV ~84.4

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Heavenly Haze (~98% proximity)

Calcite (CW-110) is a light yellow from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 84.4 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Heavenly Haze (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Calcite in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

84.4 · Very light

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

CW-110

HEX

#F8ECCE

RGB

248, 236, 206

HSL

43°, 75%, 89%

Family

Yellows

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Calcite FAQ

What undertone does Calcite have?

Calcite has no strong undertone: it reads as a light yellow, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Calcite?

Calcite has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 84.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Calcite in other brands?

PPG: Heavenly Haze (PPG1211-2), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Meringue (SW 7561), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Maiden Hair (PPG1106-1), ~98% proximity; Behr: Honied White (YL-W03), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Champagne Tickle (3001-2C), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Milkweed (DEC762), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Vanillin (HGSW6371), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Tallow (No. 203), ~92% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Calcite?

The HEX code of Calcite (CW-110) is #F8ECCE, RGB 248, 236, 206. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.