Shimmering Glade
We've categorized Shimmering Glade 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
#A8D7C6
LRV
62.00
Shimmering Glade's Color Strip
Shimmering Glade is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Filtered Forest and Catarina Green. The strip spans from Bay Green at the lightest end to Cute Pixie at the deepest. Color strip 95 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Shimmering Glade in Real Rooms
Shimmering Glade has a high LRV of 62 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Shimmering Glade holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
The walls here show Shimmering Glade in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Shimmering Glade 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 Shimmering Glade — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Shimmering Glade in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Shimmering Glade 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 Shimmering Glade in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Shimmering Glade 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 Shimmering Glade sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Shimmering Glade's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Shimmering Glade 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 Shimmering Glade holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
Shimmering Glade 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 Shimmering Glade holds up in a real living room setting.
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