Kauai
Kauai is a versatile paint color from Behr. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 9 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#5ac7ac
LRV
36.93
Kauai in Real Rooms
Kauai has a medium-high LRV of 36.93 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
2 Bathroom Photos
The interaction between Kauai and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.
Bathroom tiles pop against walls painted in tropical Kauai blue.
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Single accent wall in Kauai creates visual interest above the toilet.
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1 Bedroom Photo
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Kauai reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
Bedroom headboard wall glows in bright, refreshing Kauai shade.
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6 Misc Photos
In walk-in closets or pantries, Kauai provides a dark, sophisticated backdrop that makes your belongings look organized and curated. It turns a storage space into a boutique-like experience every time you open the door.
Two-tone wall treatment pairs neutrals with vibrant Kauai on one side.
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Similar Colors
Tropical Trail reads slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 37), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 55 vs 37, Pageant Green is decisively the brighter choice.
Island Oasis reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 37), opening up a space where Kauai encloses it.
Green Parakeet reads slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 37), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
