Mermaid Sea
We've categorized Mermaid Sea as a genuinely dark paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 23 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#297f6d
LRV
12.70
Mermaid Sea in Real Rooms
Mermaid Sea has a low LRV of 12.7 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
4 Misc Photos
Observe the use of Mermaid Sea on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.
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2 Bathroom Photos
Pairing Mermaid Sea with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.
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3 Kitchen Photos
The sophisticated undertones of Mermaid Sea make it an excellent partner for mixed metal finishes. Whether you have a brass faucet and matte black cabinet pulls, or traditional chrome fixtures, this color acts as a neutral mediator that makes the mix look intentional.
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7 Living Room Photos
There is a specific "glow" that Mermaid Sea takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.
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5 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Choosing Mermaid Sea for cabinets allows you to be more adventurous with your tile and stone choices. Because the cabinetry is so well-grounded, it can balance out a heavily veined marble or a colorful geometric backsplash without the room feeling "busy."
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1 House Photo
On the exterior, Mermaid Sea holds up across all lighting conditions — crisp in full sun, rich and dimensional on overcast days. It pairs especially well with white trim, black window frames, and natural stone, giving the home a timeless, curated presence.
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1 Bedroom Photo
Mermaid Sea creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.
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