Calico
With a focus on versatile tones, Calico (0017) is a standout Blue in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to perfect for adding character to any space. See it applied across 9 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#8CA49C
LRV
34.53
Calico in Real Rooms
Calico has a medium LRV of 34.53 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's cool-toned and , so it will lean blue or gray under cool north-facing light and soften in warmer evening light. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, living room, bathroom, front door and kitchen.
1 Misc Photo
Note how Calico is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
Sherwin Williams Calico painted furniture
@goodbonesfurniturerestoration
3 Living Room Photos
For open-concept living rooms, Calico is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.
Sherwin Williams Calico wall paint color-block
@purplemountainpainting
Sw calico living room
@mytxhouse_redo
Living room
@movedhouse
3 Bathroom Photos
In the bathroom, Calico brings a spa-like intentionality to the space. It responds well to task lighting and natural light alike, and pairs beautifully with white fixtures, warm wood vanities, or brushed brass hardware for a polished, restful result.
Sherwin Williams Calico bathroom review
@jenn_drapedinstyledesigner
SW Calico bathroom review
@bonniejoy
Sw calico bathroom vanity
@carolinecmassey
1 Front Door Photo
A front door in Calico changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.
Sw 0017 door
@our_colonial_revival
1 Kitchen Photo
The challenge with kitchen color is longevity: it needs to look right at 7am under bright task lights and at dinner with the pendants dimmed low. Calico manages to bridge all three lighting scenarios with ease, which is a rarer quality in a paint pigment than it sounds.
Calico kitchen
@justvicki58
