Calico
Calico is a Blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams, but its character reaches beyond a single label. A muted saturation softens the hue, giving it a quieter quality that can sit comfortably among layered neutrals. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.
Hex
#8CA49CLRV
34.53
Calico in Rooms
Follow Calico from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 9 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
1 Misc Photo
These 1 misc image show how Calico (0017) can sit beside a changing mix of architectural details and personal finishes. The blue, green, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Calico paint transforms vintage furniture into a modern accent piece.
@goodbonesfurniturerestoration
3 Living Room Photos
Calico (0017) moves through 3 living room images without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.
Color-blocking with Calico creates dynamic visual interest on these living room walls.
@purplemountainpainting
Painted walls in Calico bring a cozy, neutral tone to this comfortable living space.
@mytxhouse_redo
Walls painted in Calico provide a calm, versatile foundation for layered living room décor.
@movedhouse
3 Bathroom Photos
Across 3 bathroom images, Calico (0017) meets window light, mirrors and focused task lighting. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.
Calico walls in this bathroom establish a serene, spa-like environment.
@jenn_drapedinstyledesigner
Soft Calico cabinetry and walls unify this bathroom's soothing palette.
@bonniejoy
Bathroom vanity in soft Calico creates a warm, neutral backdrop for morning routines.
@carolinecmassey
1 Front Door Photo
1 sourced room photo gives the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Calico (0017) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
The front door painted in Calico makes a refined, welcoming statement.
@our_colonial_revival
1 Kitchen Photo
The changing light from breakfast through dinner can draw different notes from Calico (0017). The blue, green, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Kitchen cabinets finished in Calico offer a subtle, warm neutral for any style.
@justvicki58
Coordinating Colors
Antique White reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 35), opening up a space where Calico encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 35 and 32, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 4-point LRV gap (38 vs 35) makes Halcyon Green the marginally brighter of the two.
Vintage Vessel reads slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 35), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 35 and 34, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 6-point LRV gap (40 vs 35) makes Burma Jade the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
Whimsical White reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 35), opening up a space where Calico encloses it.
A 12-point LRV gap (46 vs 35) makes Chaise Mauve the marginally brighter of the two.
A 11-point LRV gap (35 vs 24) makes Calico the marginally brighter of the two.
Calico reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 17), opening up a space where Plum Dandy encloses it.
Wallflower reflects far more light (LRV 64 vs 35), opening up a space where Calico encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Vintage Vessel reads slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 35), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Waterscape reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 35), opening up a space where Calico encloses it.
Darker Colors
Calico reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 15), opening up a space where Rocky River encloses it.
Calico reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 20), opening up a space where Studio Blue Green encloses it.
With LRVs of 35 and 32, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Weave a touch of color into your space with this cool, neutral blue. Blue-green and gray undertones make for a versatile shade that fits most neutral palettes.
Attributed to Sherwin-Williams catalog data.