CLEAR
Jotun · 1442
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The Analysis
CLEAR is a high-LRV (85.71) off-white, meaning it reflects almost all the light that hits it, making small or dark rooms feel significantly more open and airy. It acts as a neutral canvas that prevents shadows from looking murky, keeping the space crisp and visually expanded.
This is a versatile foundation color that works best as a main wall paint across entire open-plan areas. It is an ideal backdrop if you want your furniture and art to be the primary focus of the room.
LRV 86History & Origin
This is a distinctly modern choice that avoids the heavy, yellowed undertones found in older, period-specific creams. It reflects a contemporary preference for minimalist, light-filled environments.
How to Use It
It pairs beautifully with light oak or walnut wood tones and matte black hardware for a sharp, modern contrast. It is a top choice for kitchens or living areas where you want to maximize natural sunlight.
The Mood
Living with this shade feels clean, orderly, and calm without the clinical sterility of a pure, cool white. It provides a restful background that reduces visual clutter, making it easy to relax after a long 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.
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Lighting
See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.
- Natural