Carambola
Carambola is a bright and airy Green from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. Below, you'll find 10 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#EFEBD1
LRV
82.37
Carambola in Real Rooms
Carambola has a high LRV of 82.37 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, front door, bedroom, home office, dining room, living room, house, kitchen, patio and mudroom.
1 Bathroom Photo
The psychology of Carambola 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.
Carambola — vintage bathroom
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1 Front Door Photo
A front door painted Carambola makes a confident first impression without shouting. The color's depth draws the eye and signals personality before guests even step inside. Pair with crisp white trim and warm brass hardware to complete the look.
scandinavian front door featuring Carambola by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Bedroom Photo
Carambola creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.
A moody bedroom painted in Carambola
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1 Home Office Photo
Carambola in a home office signals that the space was thought about. The color holds up under the scrutiny of video calls without feeling staged, and it stays comfortable across the full working day in a way that brighter colors often don't.
Sherwin-Williams Carambola in a moody home office
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Carambola 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.
Carambola paint in a boho dining room
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1 Living Room Photo
When applied to living room walls, Carambola 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.
A cozy living room painted in Carambola
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1 House Photo
Carambola 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.
Carambola color — scandinavian house inspiration
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1 Kitchen Photo
For smaller kitchens, Carambola can be used to create a "jewel box" effect. By painting the walls and trim in this same shade, you eliminate visual breaks, making the room feel more expansive and sophisticated despite its modest footprint.
Carambola — industrial kitchen
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1 Patio Photo
The way Carambola interacts with fire—whether from a fire pit or outdoor torches—is magical. It catches the orange glow and creates a warm, flickering atmosphere that is perfect for late-night outdoor entertaining.
wabi-sabi patio featuring Carambola by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Mudroom Photo
The depth of Carambola is a secret weapon against the "dirty" look that many light-colored mudrooms eventually suffer from. It retains its freshness and intentionality even when it's not perfectly clean, which is essential for an active family.
Carambola paint in a traditional mudroom
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Coordinating Colors
Carambola reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 51), opening up a space where Hazel Gaze encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 82 and 81, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 5-point LRV gap (87 vs 82) makes Crescent Moon the marginally brighter of the two.
A 5-point LRV gap (87 vs 82) makes Lemon Drop the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 83 and 82, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Carambola reads slightly lighter (LRV 82 vs 75), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Carambola reads slightly lighter (LRV 82 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Yellow Beam reads slightly lighter (LRV 86 vs 82), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Carambola reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 7), opening up a space where Sea Mariner encloses it.
Carambola reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 69), opening up a space where Starry Night encloses it.
At LRV 82 vs 20, Carambola is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 82 vs 28, Carambola is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 83 vs 82), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Carambola reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 6), opening up a space where Charcoal Blue encloses it.
Carambola reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 4), opening up a space where Mountain Fig encloses it.
