Sherwin-Williams • 9045

Bora Bora Shore

Name: Sherwin-Williams Bora Bora Shore 9045
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Bora Bora Shore is a versatile and reflective Blue from Sherwin-Williams. 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 11 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#92D0D0

LRV

55.86

Light Reflectance Value

55.86

medium

Temperaturecool

SaturationBright

Collection

Living Well

Bora Bora Shore's Color Strip

Bora Bora Shore is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Spa and Mariner. The strip spans from Swimming at the lightest end to Maxi Teal at the deepest. As part of strip 164, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.

C1Swimming C2Spa C3Bora Bora Shore

C4Mariner C5Aquarium C6Gulfstream C7Maxi Teal

Bora Bora Shore in Real Rooms

Bora Bora Shore has a medium-high LRV of 55.86 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's cool-toned and , so it will lean blue or gray under cool north-facing light and soften in warmer evening light. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, house, front door, living room and misc.

3 Bedroom Photos

To use Bora Bora Shore in a bedroom is to lean into the concept of "soft minimalism." It provides enough visual interest that you don't need a lot of wall decor; the color itself becomes the art. This allows for a clutter-free environment that is essential for mental clarity at the end of the day.

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SW Bora Bora Shore bedroom interior

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1 House Photo

Bora Bora Shore is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.

Bora Bora Shore Exterior

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2 Front Door Photos

The front door is a great place to experiment with higher sheen levels. Bora Bora Shore in a high-gloss finish creates a mirror-like surface that looks incredibly expensive and traditional, echoing the grand entryways of London or New York.

Sw Bora Bora Shore Front Door

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Bora Bora Shore Door

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2 Living Room Photos

Choosing Bora Bora Shore for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.

Sherwin Williams Bora Bora Shore Accent Wall

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Sw 9045 Living Room

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3 Misc Photos

Note how Bora Bora Shore is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.