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Sunken Pool

Behr · S440-1

The Analysis

Sunken Pool is a soft, muted aqua with a high Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69.05, meaning it bounces a significant amount of light back into the room. Because it is light and cool-toned, it prevents a space from feeling cramped and helps small or windowless rooms feel more open.

This color functions best as a main wall paint rather than an accent. It acts as a versatile, neutral-adjacent backdrop that provides enough color to be interesting, but is muted enough to let your furniture and art take center stage.

LRV 69

History & Origin

This is a modern, fresh color that leans toward contemporary interior design trends. It lacks the heavy saturation of traditional period colors, making it a staple of current transitional and modern home styles.

Undertoneneutral
FamilyGreen

How to Use It

It excels in bathrooms or bedrooms where a crisp, spa-like atmosphere is desired. Pair it with light white oaks or walnut wood tones to warm it up, and use matte black hardware to ground the space and prevent the room from feeling too airy.

The Mood

Living with this color feels clean and orderly without being stark or sterile. It has a calming effect, making it an excellent choice for areas where you want to reduce visual noise and maintain a sense of steady relaxation.

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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