Alchemy
We've categorized Alchemy as a bright and airy paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop so effectively. Explore our collection of 8 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#EFD8BA
LRV
71.00
Alchemy's Color Strip
Alchemy is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Pumpkin Spice and October Bounty. The strip spans from Pumpkin Spice at the lightest end to Crazy Horse at the deepest. Strip 46 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Alchemy in Real Rooms
Alchemy has a high LRV of 71 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Alchemy holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
The walls here show Alchemy in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Alchemy rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
A bedroom painted in Alchemy — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Alchemy in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Alchemy provides a sophisticated backdrop for artwork and large-scale mirrors. The color's depth helps to "absorb" the room's edges, making the flickering light of candles and the sparkle of glassware the stars of the show.
See Alchemy in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Alchemy adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.
A foyer painted in Alchemy sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Alchemy's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Alchemy 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.
This kitchen scene shows how Alchemy holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
Alchemy 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.
See how Alchemy holds up in a real living room setting.
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