Serene Blue
Often used for its versatile qualities, Serene Blue remains a staple for Jotun designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to perfect for adding character to any space. We've gathered 19 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#798484
LRV
22.03
Serene Blue in Real Rooms
Serene Blue has a medium LRV of 22.03 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
5 Living Room Photos
Serene Blue 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.
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@rutheart
Serene Blue living room interior
@ritaerdahl
Jotun Serene Blue living room paint review
@angelicas.hem
Jotun Serene Blue living room picture
@mettenorrild
Jotun Serene Blue living room interior
@sannasol81
4 Bedroom Photos
Pairing Serene Blue with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.
Jotun Serene Blue bedroom color
@angelicas.hem
Jotun Serene Blue bedroom paint review
@boligdrom
Jotun Serene Blue bedroom review
@angelicas.hem
Jotun Serene Blue bedroom color review
@jotunlady
2 Bathroom Photos
Using Serene Blue on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.
Jotun Serene Blue bathroom picture
@villawiig
Jotun Serene Blue bathroom picture
@villawiig
6 Misc Photos
These "miscellaneous" applications of Serene Blue prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.
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@smedstadhuset
1 Kitchen Photo
On kitchen walls, Serene Blue adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding too much attention in a busy space. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz or marble, making it an incredibly flexible choice for the hardest-working and most high-traffic room in the house.
Jotun Serene Blue kitchen color review
@ournestbuilding
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. Serene Blue does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.
Jotun Serene Blue dining room interior
@jotunlady