Essex Blue
With a focus on versatile and reflective tones, Essex Blue (S500-2) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. See it applied across 23 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#b0ccda
LRV
55.92
Essex Blue in Real Rooms
Essex Blue has a medium-high LRV of 55.92 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy.
4 Misc Photos
See how Essex Blue is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
Behr Essex Blue wall
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Behr Essex Blue kidsroom interior, children's room
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Behr Essex Blue modern interior
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Behr Essex Blue japandi interior
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2 Bathroom Photos
In a powder room, Essex Blue can be used floor-to-ceiling to create a dramatic, high-impact experience for guests. Because these rooms are small and transitional, they can handle the full intensity of the color's personality without feeling overwhelming.
Behr Essex Blue bathroom
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Behr Essex Blue minimalist bathroom
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3 Kitchen Photos
Essex Blue is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
Behr Essex Blue kitchen painted backsplash
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Behr Essex Blue kitchen backsplash
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Behr Essex Blue kitchen review
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7 Living Room Photos
Essex Blue provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
Behr Essex Blue living room interior
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5 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The way Essex Blue interacts with under-cabinet lighting is transformative. It catches the glow and reflects a softer, more diffused light onto the countertops, making the workspace feel more inviting and less utilitarian.
Behr Essex Blue kitchen cabinets
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Behr Essex Blue kitchen cabinets
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Behr Essex Blue kitchen cabinets
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Behr Essex Blue small kitchen cabinets
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Behr Essex Blue kitchen cabinets
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1 House Photo
For coastal or high-exposure homes, Essex Blue is a smart choice. It has the complexity to look good even when dusted with salt or slightly weathered, maintaining its "intentional" look even when the elements are at their peak.
Behr Essex Blue victorian house interior
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1 Bedroom Photo
There's a rhythmic quality to Essex Blue in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.
Behr Essex Blue bedroom
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