Sycamore
We've categorized Sycamore as a versatile paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 8 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#8D796A
LRV
20.38
Sycamore's Color Strip
Sycamore is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Bedrock and Shore Pine. The strip spans from Sand Dunes at the lightest end to Walkway at the deepest. Color strip Ex37 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Sycamore in Real Rooms
Sycamore has a medium LRV of 20.38 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
The psychology of Sycamore 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.
Sycamore in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
The bedroom is where Sycamore 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.
Sycamore in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Sycamore fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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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. Sycamore does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.
Sycamore adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
These photos show Sycamore 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.
Sycamore on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Sycamore in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a modern kitchen, Sycamore 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.
Sycamore keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
When applied to living room walls, Sycamore 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.
Sycamore brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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