Shoelace
Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Shoelace remains a staple for Behr designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. We've gathered 6 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#eae4d9
LRV
77.91
Shoelace in Real Rooms
Shoelace has a high LRV of 77.91 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
3 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Shoelace is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
Bedroom walls painted in warm Shoelace create an inviting, restful atmosphere.
@erika.j.rhode
Soft Shoelace tones wrap the bedroom in a calming, neutral embrace.
@erika.j.rhode
Walls dressed in Shoelace bring understated warmth to this bedroom retreat.
@natalie_okelley
2 Misc Photos
These "miscellaneous" applications of Shoelace prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.
Matte walls in Shoelace provide a sophisticated, contemporary finish throughout.
@sholly_tx
Textured Shoelace paint adds subtle depth to these living spaces.
@sholly_tx
1 Living Room Photo
Shoelace anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
Hallway walls in Shoelace connect rooms with a cohesive neutral tone.
@desmonddesignstudio
Similar Colors
Nano White reads slightly lighter (LRV 87 vs 78), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 7-point LRV gap (85 vs 78) makes New House White the marginally brighter of the two.
Silky White reads slightly lighter (LRV 83 vs 78), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 78 vs 22, Shoelace is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 78 vs 9, Shoelace is decisively the brighter choice.