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BERYL CHARM

Jotun · 6191

The Analysis

Beryl Charm is a crisp, light-toned aqua that significantly brightens a room by reflecting a large amount of incoming light, thanks to its high 68.1 LRV. Because it is a cool-toned colour, it visually pushes walls outward, making smaller or cramped rooms feel more open and airy.

This colour works best as a primary wall choice in spaces meant for activity and morning routines. It is bold enough to serve as a feature wall, but soft enough to cover an entire room without feeling like a design experiment.

LRV 68

History & Origin

This is a distinctly modern, fresh colour that avoids traditional period-specific constraints. It feels contemporary and forward-thinking rather than leaning into vintage or historical palettes.

Undertonecool
FamilyGreen

How to Use It

It pairs exceptionally well with light oak wood tones for a balanced look or matte black hardware to ground the brightness. Use it in bathrooms, kitchens, or laundry rooms where you want a crisp, sanitary, and functional aesthetic.

The Mood

Living with this shade feels clean, orderly, and refreshing rather than overwhelming. It is an energizing but balanced choice that helps clear the mind without the clinical starkness of a pure white.

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.

  • Aquatic Mist

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  • Harbor Side Teal

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  • Oceanfront

    Benjamin Moore · 660

  • Aqua Spray

    Behr · 500A-3

  • In the Shallows

    Valspar · V028-1

  • Aloha

    Behr · MQ4-23

Lighting

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

  • Natural