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Plunge 0701

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The Analysis

Plunge is a soft, mid-toned seafoam green that brings a crisp clarity to a room without feeling overwhelming. With an LRV of 50.55, it reflects a balanced amount of light, making rooms feel airy and open rather than boxed-in.

This is a versatile shade that works well as a main wall colour in living areas or bedrooms. It acts as a subtle backdrop that adds character without requiring you to commit to a high-contrast or intense feature wall.

LRV 51

History & Origin

This is a modern take on heritage palette classics. While it avoids the heavy, darkened tones of the Victorian era, it captures the sophisticated, muted feel found in contemporary transitional design.

Undertonecool
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How to Use It

It pairs beautifully with light oak or walnut wood tones to soften the space. For hardware, opt for matte black to ground the room or unlacquered brass if you want to add a bit of warmth to the cool green undertones.

The Mood

Living with this colour feels restorative and clean. It’s an easy-to-live-with shade that helps lower visual clutter, making it a great choice for spaces where you want to feel relaxed but focused.

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.

  • Cascade Green

    Behr · MQ6-36

  • Warm Springs

    Benjamin Moore · 682

  • New-Age Green

    Valspar · NEW-AGE

  • Aquaverde

    Sherwin-Williams · SW9051

  • Antique Glass

    Benjamin Moore · CSP-695

  • Hazel

    Sherwin-Williams · SW6471

Lighting

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

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