Strawberry Mousse
Strawberry Mousse is a versatile and reflective paint color from PPG. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Below, you'll find 10 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#e9b3b4
LRV
52.00
Strawberry Mousse's Color Strip
Strawberry Mousse is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Pink Cardoon and Pink Clay Pot. The strip spans from Cozy Cottage at the lightest end to Apple-A-Day at the deepest. Browsing strip PPG1051 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Strawberry Mousse in Real Rooms
Strawberry Mousse has a medium-high LRV of 52 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy.
1 Bathroom Photo
In a powder room, Strawberry Mousse can be used floor-to-ceiling to create a dramatic, high-impact experience for guests. Because these rooms are small and transitional, they can handle the full intensity of the color's personality without feeling overwhelming.
Strawberry Mousse — traditional bathroom
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1 Bedroom Photo
Strawberry Mousse has a unique ability to make a bedroom feel larger yet more intimate at the same time. By softening the "edges" of the room, the walls seem to move back, while the warmth of the tone makes the bed feel like a safe, protected island in the center of the space.
A modern luxury bedroom painted in Strawberry Mousse
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1 Dining Room Photo
Strawberry Mousse encourages conversation. Its calm, grounded presence creates a sense of safety and comfort that allows guests to relax and stay at the table longer, which is the ultimate goal of any well-designed dining area.
Strawberry Mousse paint in a boho dining room
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1 Front Door Photo
Using Strawberry Mousse for the front door allows the hardware to be the "jewelry" of the house. Whether you choose a modern long-bar handle or a traditional knocker, the color provides the perfect stage for the metalwork to shine.
scandinavian front door featuring Strawberry Mousse by PPG
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1 House Photo
For coastal or high-exposure homes, Strawberry Mousse is a smart choice. It has the complexity to look good even when dusted with salt or slightly weathered, maintaining its "intentional" look even when the elements are at their peak.
Strawberry Mousse color — mediterranean house inspiration
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1 Home Office Photo
Strawberry Mousse in an office encourages a "deep work" mindset. Its depth and maturity create an environment of gravitas, helping you take your own projects and ambitions more seriously through the sheer atmosphere of the room.
PPG Strawberry Mousse in a industrial home office
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1 Kitchen Photo
On kitchen walls, Strawberry Mousse 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.
Strawberry Mousse — industrial kitchen
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1 Living Room Photo
Strawberry Mousse works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.
A hollywood regency living room painted in Strawberry Mousse
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1 Mudroom Photo
The mudroom is often the first interior space guests see. Strawberry Mousse makes that threshold feel considered and designed without demanding more attention than it deserves. It's a "hardworking" color that still maintains its dignity.
Strawberry Mousse paint in a cottagecore mudroom
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1 Patio Photo
Using Strawberry Mousse on outdoor furniture or structures helps them "recede" into the shadows of the garden, creating a more seamless and naturalistic look. It avoids the harsh, synthetic feel that many outdoor-specific colors can have.
minimalist patio featuring Strawberry Mousse by PPG
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Coordinating Colors
Strawberry Mousse reads slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 47), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Ostrich Feather reads slightly lighter (LRV 57 vs 52), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Trim Color
Lotus Petal reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 52), opening up a space where Strawberry Mousse encloses it.
At LRV 88 vs 52, Delicate White is decisively the brighter choice.