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Sausalito Port

Behr · UL240-20

The Analysis

Sausalito Port is a deep, muted blue-grey that anchors a room by absorbing light rather than reflecting it. With an LRV of 15.39, it will make a space feel more enclosed and intimate, effectively shrinking oversized rooms to make them feel cozy.

This is a strong candidate for an accent wall, cabinetry, or a dedicated home office. Because it is quite dark, using it as a whole-room color requires significant artificial lighting to prevent the space from feeling like a cave.

LRV 15

History & Origin

This shade leans modern, aligning well with contemporary palettes that favor moody, atmospheric tones. It lacks the vintage softness of traditional heritage colors, offering a cleaner, more tailored look.

Undertonecool
FamilyBlue

How to Use It

It excels in bedrooms or studies paired with warm wood tones like walnut to cut the chill of the blue. Opt for matte black hardware for a sleek, monochromatic look, or polished brass if you want to create a sharp, high-contrast focal point.

The Mood

This color provides a grounded, stable atmosphere that feels highly restful and professional. It isn't an energizing shade, making it perfect for areas where you want to signal to your brain that it is time to focus or wind down.

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.

  • Natural
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