Behr Curtain Call: A Complete Color Review

Looking for the perfect plum-gray paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Behr Curtain Call and if it might be right for your home!

Deep colors that look rich and dramatic while still working as a neutral are a great option! They feel moody and elegant without being too in your face.

Curtain Call by Behr is a velvety plum-gray, mixing purple and gray for a unique, gorgeous look.

Purple is a great option for adding mysterious charm to a room. The combination with gray provides subtle color without overwhelming a space.

Let's talk about the details of Behr Curtain Call.

Curtain Call, Behr, N570-5

Curtain Call is a velvety plum-gray, providing a great balance between a neutral and a subtle pop of color.

Color Family

Curtain Call is in the gray family.

Light Reflectance Value

14

Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around. This is on a scale of 0 to 100 with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.

With an LRV of 14, Curtain Call is a dark paint color. It will look pretty dark in rooms without much lighting and brighter in rooms with brighter lighting.

RGB Colors

R: 112 G: 102 B: 106

RGB describes the amount of each color - red, green, and blue - present in a color. This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!

Hex Code

#70666A

Undertones

Curtain Call is a gray with plum undertones, giving it a velvety vibe. You may also catch a subtle red or pink undertone.

Curtain Call's appearance can change quite a bit depending on a space's lighting!

In south-facing rooms with lots of natural light, Curtain Call will appear a bit lighter and warmer, giving it a purple, almost brown look.

In north-facing rooms that lack natural light, Curtain Call will appear a bit darker and cooler, looking more purple-gray, perhaps even slightly blue.

This is definitely a color you'll want to swatch and review in your home before making a final decision.

Best uses

I like to use dark, bold paint colors like Curtain Call for:

• Creating a focal point, such as a fireplace
• Kitchen cabinets or island
• Built-ins
• Shutters
• Accent wall
• Furniture

Similar Colors

• Behr Sultry Smoke
• Sherwin Williams Stunning Shade
• Benjamin Moore Vintage Charm
• Behr Vintage Grape
• Sherwin Williams Expressive Plum
• Benjamin Moore Bonne Nuit 
• Behr Plum Shade

Coordinating Colors

Since Curtain Call is such a deep color, you’ve got a lot of fun options for pairing it with other shades.

I’ve found it looks beautiful next to warm, subtle neutral colors like soft whites, beiges, tans, browns, blacks, grays, taupes, and creams.

If you want a little more contrast, you can also pair Carnelian with soft blues or greens. And if you love a more playful look, pinks and purples work really well too!

Here are some ideas to get you started:

Warm, caramel browns:

• Sturdy Brown
• Toffee Crunch
• Terrazzo Brown
• River Mud
• Earthnut

Light mauves / purples:

• Mulberry Stain
• Mauve It
• Pastel Violet
• Iris Pink
• Dusky Violet

Dark gray-blacks:

• Night Club
• Broadway
• Ink Black
• Black Suede
• Evening Canyon

Trim Colors

For trim, soft whites are the way to go. I love how a light, creamy white softens Curtain Call’s boldness and gives the whole space a fresh, clean feel.

Soft white trim colors:

• Sherwin Williams Alabaster
• Benjamin Moore White Dove
• Behr Cameo White

FAQS

Here are some common frequently asked questions about Curtain Call.

What color is Behr Curtain Call?

Curtain Call is a velvety plum-gray. It's a careful balance between a neutral and a subtle pop of color.

Is Behr Curtain Call purple or gray?

Behr Curtain Call is in the gray color family; however, it's known as a deep plum-gray.

It's one of those colors that can appear quite differently depending on a space's lighting!

In brighter spaces, Curtain Call will appear warmer and more purple, almost brown. In darker spaces, it will appear darker and more purple-gray.

What are the undertones of Behr Curtain Call?

Curtain Call is a gray with plum undertones, giving it a velvety vibe. It also has a subtle red or pink undertone.

Curtain Call's appearance can change quite a bit depending on a space's lighting!

In brighter spaces, Curtain Call will appear a bit lighter and warmer, giving it a purple, almost brown look. In darker spaces, Curtain Call will appear a bit darker and cooler, looking more purple-gray.

What white trim goes with Behr Curtain Call?

Soft white trim looks great with Behr Curtain Call. A light, creamy white softens Curtain Call's boldness, giving a space a fresh, clean feel.

Try Behr Cameo White, SW Alabaster, or BM White Dove.

What's the difference: Behr Curtain Call vs Sultry Smoke?

While both Curtain Call and Sultry Smoke are a combination of purple and gray, Curtain Call is more purple and Sultry Smoke is more pink.

Curtain Call is very slightly darker (LRV 14) than Sultry Smoke (LRV 15).

If you're debating between these two colors, my advice is simple: swatch them both. Paint samples on your walls, check them in different lighting, and go with the one that feels right. Chances are, you’ll love either one!

What's the difference: Behr Curtain Call vs Classy Plum?

Curtain Call and Classy Plum are similar in that both are combinations of gray and purple. However, Curtain Call is darker (LRV 14) than Classy Plum (LRV 22).

Curtain Call is also more purple / more saturated, whereas Classy Plum is (despite its name) more pink / more muted.

Swatching both colors will help you see the difference and decide which one suits your style best.