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Mid-Century ModernSouth-Facing

Terrarium

Behr · N400-6

The Analysis

Terrarium is a deep, moody olive that absorbs a significant amount of light due to its low LRV of 14.14. It will make a room feel more intimate and enclosed rather than spacious or bright, making it a great choice for creating a cozy, tucked-in atmosphere.

This is a strong, sophisticated anchor for a room. It functions best as an all-over wall color for high-impact spaces or as a punchy focal point for built-in cabinetry and interior doors.

LRV 14

History & Origin

This color aligns with the modern botanical trend, though it mirrors the earthy, heavy palettes popular in late Victorian and Edwardian interiors. It feels like a fresh, contemporary update to traditional, saturated heritage colors.

Undertonewarm-green
FamilyGreen-Yellow

How to Use It

It works best in home offices, libraries, or primary bedrooms where you want a cocooning effect. Pair it with warm walnut wood tones for a classic look or matte black hardware for a sharp, modern edge.

The Mood

Living with this colour feels distinctly grounded and restful. It’s a stable, organic tone that reduces visual noise, making it an excellent choice for a space where you want to switch off and relax at the end of the day.

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.

Brand Matches

Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.

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    Behr · PPU11-1

  • Less Travelled

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  • Basil

    Sherwin-Williams · SW6194

  • Nature Lover

    Valspar · V097-5

Lighting

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

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