Serpentine
At first glance, Serpentine belongs to the grey family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. Its LRV of 13 gives it real visual weight, allowing the color to hold a wall rather than simply recede from view. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#666559LRV
13.00
Serpentine's Color Strip
Serpentine is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Dowager and Grime. The strip spans from Numero Uno at the lightest end to Deep Shadow at the deepest. Strip 173 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Serpentine in Rooms
Follow Serpentine from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 8 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.
1 Bathroom Photo
Across 1 bathroom image, Serpentine (0443) meets window light, mirrors and focused task lighting. With an LRV of 13, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
The walls here show Serpentine in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Serpentine (0443) can change noticeably under gentle morning light and low evening lamps. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
A bedroom painted in Serpentine — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Serpentine in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
These 1 dining room image show how Serpentine (0443) can sit beside timber, table linen, glass and artwork. The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
See Serpentine in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
2 misc images trace Serpentine (0443) through the color’s movement from one type of space to another. Its place within Color Is hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit.
A foyer painted in Serpentine sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Serpentine's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Against stone, timber, tile and metal finishes, Serpentine (0443) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. With an LRV of 13, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
This kitchen scene shows how Serpentine holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
1 living room image place Serpentine (0443) in a space shaped by conversation, quiet evenings and changing daylight. With an LRV of 13, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
See how Serpentine holds up in a real living room setting.
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