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Cloverdale PaintCA175

Sea Foam

We've categorized Sea Foam as a versatile and reflective paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions so effectively. Explore our collection of 8 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#BCBFAD

LRV

50.97

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Light Reflectance Value
50.97
Medium
Collection

Sea Foam's Color Strip

Sea Foam is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Color strip Artisan25 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.

Sea Foam in Real Rooms

Sea Foam has a medium-high LRV of 50.97 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy.

1 Bathroom Photo

The psychology of Sea Foam in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.

Sea Foam CA175 by Cloverdale Paint — Bathroom

Sea Foam gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.

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2 Bedroom Photos

The bedroom is where Sea Foam really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.

Sea Foam CA175 by Cloverdale Paint — Bedroom

Sea Foam sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.

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Sea Foam CA175 by Cloverdale Paint — Bedroom

Sea Foam in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.

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1 Dining Room Photo

Dining rooms benefit from colors with some weight to them — lighter shades can feel too open for a space meant for intimate evening gatherings. Sea Foam does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.

Sea Foam CA175 by Cloverdale Paint — Dining Room

Sea Foam on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.

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2 Misc Photos

These photos show Sea Foam in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.

Sea Foam CA175 by Cloverdale Paint — Foyer

Sea Foam in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.

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Sea Foam CA175 by Cloverdale Paint — Sun Room

Sea Foam in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.

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1 Kitchen Photo

In a modern kitchen, Sea Foam provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.

Sea Foam CA175 by Cloverdale Paint — Kitchen

Sea Foam on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.

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1 Living Room Photo

When applied to living room walls, Sea Foam creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.

Sea Foam CA175 by Cloverdale Paint — Living Room

Sea Foam on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.

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Color Codes

HEX#BCBFAD
RGB188, 191, 173
HSL70° 12% 71%
CIE LabL: 76.7 a: -4.3 b: 8.7
XYZX: 46.91 Y: 50.97 Z: 46.89
StripArtisan25 pos. 7