Sequoia Lake
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Sequoia Lake remains a staple for Behr designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 5 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#506c6b
LRV
12.77
Sequoia Lake in Real Rooms
Sequoia Lake has a low LRV of 12.77 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
2 Bedroom Photos
There's a rhythmic quality to Sequoia Lake 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.
Bedroom walls in Sequoia Lake wrap the space in a cool, serene blue-green.
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Bedroom walls painted in Sequoia Lake establish a sophisticated, spa-like calm.
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3 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Sequoia Lake, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.
Painted furniture in Sequoia Lake brings depth and richness to a neutral room.
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Storage cabinetry in Sequoia Lake transforms this space with a moody, refined touch.
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Painted built-ins in Sequoia Lake add architectural interest and peaceful color to the room.
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Similar Colors
At LRV 26 vs 13, Dragonfly is decisively the brighter choice.
Polaris Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 33 vs 13, Venus Teal is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 13 and 11, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Sequoia Lake reads slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 10), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.