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Guava Jam

Behr · 200D-5

The Analysis

Guava Jam is a saturated, mid-tone coral that warms up a room significantly. With an LRV of 34.37, it absorbs a fair amount of light, which creates a cozy, enclosed feel rather than making a room look larger or more open.

This is best used as a bold accent color, such as an entry door, a kitchen island, or a feature wall. It is generally too dominant to be used as a primary color for an entire home interior.

LRV 34

History & Origin

While not tied to a specific period, this tone pulls from the bold, saturated palettes popularized during the 1970s. It feels like a fresh, modern update to retro design trends.

Undertonewarm
FamilyOrange

How to Use It

Pair this with walnut wood tones or matte black hardware to ground the brightness. It works best in dining rooms or creative studios where you want a punchy, statement look.

The Mood

This is an energizing, high-personality color that feels vibrant and optimistic. Living with it daily provides a mood boost, though it may be too intense for spaces where you need to focus or relax deeply.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

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Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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