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Regatta Bay

Behr · 550F-6

The Analysis

Regatta Bay is a deep, moody blue-grey that absorbs significant light due to its low LRV of 13.65. It will make a room feel more intimate and enclosed rather than expansive or bright.

Because it is quite dark, it functions best as a high-impact accent wall, a cabinet color, or for a full-room 'drench' in a den or library. It creates a bold backdrop that makes art or lighter furniture pieces stand out sharply.

LRV 14

History & Origin

This is a distinctly modern choice that leans into contemporary color trends. It lacks the vintage or period-specific feel of traditional Victorian or colonial palettes, making it a fresh update for modern interiors.

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How to Use It

Pair this with warm wood tones like walnut or oak to balance the coolness of the blue. For hardware, matte black provides a seamless look, while unlacquered brass adds a necessary high-contrast pop.

The Mood

This color provides a grounded, stable, and highly restful atmosphere. It is ideal for spaces where you want to signal to your brain that it is time to slow down and decompress.

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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