North Sea
Often used for its versatile qualities, North Sea 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
#8B9EB3
LRV
34.00
North Sea's Color Strip
North Sea is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Blue Pot and Blue Depths. The strip spans from Nuance at the lightest end to Into the Stratosphere at the deepest. Strip 122 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
North Sea in Real Rooms
North Sea has a medium LRV of 34 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
The interaction between North Sea and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.
North Sea gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and North Sea reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
North Sea sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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North Sea in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Using North Sea in the dining room allows you to go bold with your lighting fixtures. An oversized chandelier or a modern sculptural pendant will look even more dramatic against the rich, steady background of this particular shade.
North Sea on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
Note how North Sea is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
North Sea in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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North Sea in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Kitchens are often the noisiest rooms in the house; North Sea provides the visual equivalent of acoustic dampening. Its steady, calm presence helps lower the "volume" of the room, creating a more pleasant environment for cooking and conversation.
North Sea on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
North Sea anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
North Sea on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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