Daphne
With a focus on versatile tones, Daphne (9151) is a standout Blue in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. See it applied across 15 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#899CAA
LRV
31.97
Daphne's Color Strip
Daphne is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Aleutian and Bracing Blue. The strip spans from Upward at the lightest end to Indigo Batik at the deepest. Strip 224 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Daphne in Real Rooms
Daphne has a medium LRV of 31.97 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, living room, kitchen, misc and bathroom.
2 Bedroom Photos
In the context of a primary suite, Daphne suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.
Bedroom walls in Daphne create soft, welcoming sanctuary atmosphere.
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Accent wall painted in Daphne adds subtle depth to bedroom space.
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1 Living Room Photo
When applied to living room walls, Daphne 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.
Living room walls in Daphne establish understated, sophisticated ambiance.
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5 Kitchen Photos
Daphne is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
Kitchen walls in Daphne bring warm, inviting character to gatherings.
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Kitchen walls painted in Daphne soften and brighten workspace.
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Kitchen refresh with Daphne walls creates fresh, modern appeal.
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Kitchen walls in Daphne enhance both style and everyday functionality.
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Kitchen redesigned with Daphne walls transforms cooking and dining.
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6 Misc Photos
These examples of Daphne in transitional spaces—like entryways or landings—show how the color can act as a "thread" that ties the upper and lower floors of a house together into one cohesive story.
Dining room walls in Daphne add gentle warmth to entertaining.
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1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Daphne provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
Bathroom vanity painted in Daphne brings warmth to personal grooming.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 69 vs 32, Drift of Mist is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 32 vs 5, Daphne is decisively the brighter choice.
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Similar Colors
With LRVs of 35 and 32, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 34 and 32, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 32 vs 30), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Notable Hue reads slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 32), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 32 and 29, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Truly Taupe reads slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Heavenly White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 32), opening up a space where Daphne encloses it.
At LRV 74 vs 32, Original White is decisively the brighter choice.
A 12-point LRV gap (32 vs 20) makes Daphne the marginally brighter of the two.
Lighter Colors
A 11-point LRV gap (43 vs 32) makes Dockside Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
A 7-point LRV gap (32 vs 25) makes Daphne the marginally brighter of the two.
Daphne reflects far more light (LRV 32 vs 15), opening up a space where Smoky Blue encloses it.
Daphne reflects far more light (LRV 32 vs 13), opening up a space where Needlepoint Navy encloses it.
