Fresh Take
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Fresh Take (1278) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 8 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#5B6196
LRV
13.00
Fresh Take's Color Strip
Fresh Take is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Browsing strip 163 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Fresh Take in Real Rooms
Fresh Take has a low LRV of 13 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
In a powder room, Fresh Take can be used floor-to-ceiling to create a dramatic, high-impact experience for guests. Because these rooms are small and transitional, they can handle the full intensity of the color's personality without feeling overwhelming.
Fresh Take in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Fresh Take has a unique ability to make a bedroom feel larger yet more intimate at the same time. By softening the "edges" of the room, the walls seem to move back, while the warmth of the tone makes the bed feel like a safe, protected island in the center of the space.
Fresh Take in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Fresh Take fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Fresh Take encourages conversation. Its calm, grounded presence creates a sense of safety and comfort that allows guests to relax and stay at the table longer, which is the ultimate goal of any well-designed dining area.
Fresh Take adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
In walk-in closets or pantries, Fresh Take provides a dark, sophisticated backdrop that makes your belongings look organized and curated. It turns a storage space into a boutique-like experience every time you open the door.
Fresh Take on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Fresh Take in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a farmhouse or traditional kitchen, Fresh Take adds a layer of modern relevance. It updates classic cabinetry and apron-front sinks without clashing with the traditional "bones" of the house, offering a bridge between the old and the new.
Fresh Take keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
For open-concept living rooms, Fresh Take is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.
Fresh Take brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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