Arbor Vitae
We've categorized Arbor Vitae as a versatile and reflective paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions so effectively. Explore our collection of 8 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#BBC3AD
LRV
54.00
Arbor Vitae's Color Strip
Arbor Vitae is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between September Song and Lucky Day. The strip spans from Pale Green Tea at the lightest end to Clover Patch at the deepest. Browsing strip 97 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Arbor Vitae in Real Rooms
Arbor Vitae has a medium-high LRV of 54 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy.
1 Bathroom Photo
Using Arbor Vitae on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.
Arbor Vitae gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
There's a rhythmic quality to Arbor Vitae 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.
Arbor Vitae sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Arbor Vitae in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Arbor Vitae in the dining room sets a tone of warmth and occasion. Whether used on all four walls or as a single statement wall behind a sideboard, it creates the kind of atmosphere that makes every dinner feel like a special event.
Arbor Vitae on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
Arbor Vitae shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.
Arbor Vitae in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Arbor Vitae in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
The challenge with kitchen color is longevity: it needs to look right at 7am under bright task lights and at dinner with the pendants dimmed low. Arbor Vitae manages to bridge all three lighting scenarios with ease, which is a rarer quality in a paint pigment than it sounds.
Arbor Vitae on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
The beauty of Arbor Vitae in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.
Arbor Vitae on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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