Buenos Aires
Often used for its versatile qualities, Buenos Aires remains a staple for Cloverdale Paint designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 8 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#8EB597
LRV
42.00
Buenos Aires's Color Strip
Buenos Aires is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Mini Green and Spring Forest. The strip spans from Leaf Print at the lightest end to Jungle Adventure at the deepest. Strip 99 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Buenos Aires in Real Rooms
Buenos Aires has a medium-high LRV of 42 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy.
1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Buenos Aires holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
The walls here show Buenos Aires in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Buenos Aires 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 Buenos Aires — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Buenos Aires in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Buenos Aires 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 Buenos Aires in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Buenos Aires 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 Buenos Aires sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Buenos Aires's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Buenos Aires 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 Buenos Aires holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
Buenos Aires 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 Buenos Aires holds up in a real living room setting.
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