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LYS KORALL

Jotun · 1575

The Analysis

Lys Korall is a high-LRV paint, meaning it reflects nearly 80% of the light that hits it, effectively brightening dark corners and making small rooms feel significantly more expansive. Its creamy, warm undertones prevent it from feeling stark or clinical, ensuring the space feels open without losing warmth.

This is a versatile neutral that serves perfectly as a main wall colour throughout a home. It provides a subtle, sun-drenched backdrop that lets your furniture and art take center stage rather than competing for attention.

LRV 79

History & Origin

This shade leans into a modern, fresh aesthetic rather than a specific period look. It updates classic spaces by stripping away heavy, dated wall colours and replacing them with a crisp, contemporary glow.

Undertonewarm
FamilyBeige

How to Use It

It works best in living rooms or kitchens where you want to maximize natural light. Pair it with light oak or walnut wood tones and matte black hardware to ground the space, or use brass accents to lean into its inherent warmth.

The Mood

Living with this colour feels balanced and approachable, providing a steady sense of optimism without being visually overstimulating. It is an ideal backdrop for daily life because it feels clean and orderly while maintaining a welcoming, soft-edged comfort.

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.

  • Lightweight Beige

    Behr · 330C-2

  • Cookie Dough

    Benjamin Moore · 916

  • Grappa

    Valspar · 8002-21A

  • Cream Puff

    Behr · PPU6-10

  • Moonglow

    Behr · QE-18

  • Moroccan Sands 6

    Dulux

Lighting

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

  • Natural