Au Natural
With a focus on bright and airy tones, Au Natural (0222) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. See it applied across 8 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#E4E0CE
LRV
75.00
Au Natural's Color Strip
Au Natural is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. As part of strip 183, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Au Natural in Real Rooms
Au Natural has a high LRV of 75 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
1 Bathroom Photo
In the bathroom, Au Natural brings a spa-like intentionality to the space. It responds well to task lighting and natural light alike, and pairs beautifully with white fixtures, warm wood vanities, or brushed brass hardware for a polished, restful result.
Au Natural in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Au Natural 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.
Au Natural in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Au Natural fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
The best dining room colors look different lit by daylight versus candlelight, and Au Natural is one of them. It holds the room's warmth in the evening in a way that makes dinner feel like an occasion even when it's just a casual weeknight.
Au Natural adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
See how Au Natural is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
Au Natural on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Au Natural in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Using Au Natural in the kitchen allows the architectural details—like open shelving or a custom range hood—to stand out. It creates a soft-focus background that makes even a simple stack of white plates look like a deliberate design choice.
Au Natural keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
In a living room, Au Natural acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.
Au Natural brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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