Nosegay vs Calamine

NosegayBenjamin MoorevsCalamineFarrow & BallΔE 11.4Distinct difference

Nosegay is a Benjamin Moore color while Calamine comes from Farrow & Ball. Nosegay reads as blue, while Calamine reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 75 vs 68, Nosegay will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Nosegay's blue character against Calamine's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 11.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Nosegay
Benjamin Moore · 1401
Hex#E0E1E8
LRV75.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1401
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Calamine
Farrow & Ball · 230
Hex#e6d1cb
LRV67.5
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number230
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Nosegay vs Calamine Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nosegay on one side and Calamine on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Nosegay comparisons

See how Nosegay stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Nosegay
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
Nosegay
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Nosegay reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Nosegay
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Nosegay is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Nosegay
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nosegay reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Nosegay
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nosegay is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Nosegay
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nosegay reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Nosegay
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Nosegay reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
Nosegay
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Nosegay reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Nosegay
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nosegay is the lighter choice

French Gray
Nosegay
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Nosegay is the lighter choice

Naval
Nosegay
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Nosegay is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Nosegay
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nosegay reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
Nosegay
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Nosegay is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Nosegay
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Nosegay is the lighter choice

Pure White
Nosegay
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White reads slightly lighter

Artichoke
Nosegay
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Nosegay is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Nosegay
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Nosegay reads slightly lighter

Shoji White
Nosegay
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Nearly identical in tone

Snowbound
Nosegay
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound reads slightly lighter

Pewter Green
Nosegay
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Nosegay is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Nosegay
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Nosegay reads slightly lighter

Dix Blue
Nosegay
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Nosegay is the lighter choice

Treron
Nosegay
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Nosegay is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Nosegay
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Nosegay is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Nosegay
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Nosegay is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Nosegay
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nosegay is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Nosegay
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Nosegay is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Nosegay
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nosegay is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Nosegay
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Nosegay reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Nosegay
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Nosegay reads slightly lighter

Nosegay vs Calamine Paint Color Comparison