Baseline
With a focus on bright and airy tones, Baseline (EX270) 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
#EDF0ED
LRV
86.44
Baseline's Color Strip
Baseline is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Hops and Sideline. The strip spans from Verdant at the lightest end to Clay Court at the deepest. Strip Ex39 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Baseline in Real Rooms
Baseline has a high LRV of 86.44 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Baseline provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
Baseline in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Baseline 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.
Baseline in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Baseline fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Baseline, you're opting for a shade that is saturated and confident, yet still refined enough to act as a neutral backdrop for colorful table linens and floral arrangements.
Baseline adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Baseline, 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.
Baseline on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Baseline in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Baseline in a kitchen reads differently from how it might anywhere else — the hard surfaces, task lighting, and constant activity give it more to work against, and it holds up beautifully. It doesn't compete with the colors of food or the texture of countertops; instead, it frames them with a professional finish.
Baseline keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Baseline. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
Baseline brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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