Simmering Ridge
With a focus on versatile tones, Simmering Ridge (0050) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. See it applied across 8 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#CB9686
LRV
36.00
Simmering Ridge's Color Strip
Simmering Ridge is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Auburn Wave and Caramel Candy. The strip spans from Sand Island at the lightest end to Remaining Embers at the deepest. Color strip 65 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Simmering Ridge in Real Rooms
Simmering Ridge has a medium-high LRV of 36 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy.
1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Simmering Ridge holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
The walls here show Simmering Ridge in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Simmering Ridge 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 Simmering Ridge — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Simmering Ridge in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Simmering Ridge 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 Simmering Ridge in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Simmering Ridge 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 Simmering Ridge sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Simmering Ridge's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Simmering Ridge 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 Simmering Ridge holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
Simmering Ridge 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 Simmering Ridge holds up in a real living room setting.
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