Drizzle
With a focus on versatile tones, Drizzle (6479) 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 11 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#8CAEAB
LRV
38.91
Drizzle's Color Strip
Drizzle is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Aquaverde and Lagoon. The strip spans from Tidewater at the lightest end to Cape Verde at the deepest. Color strip 170 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Drizzle in Real Rooms
Drizzle has a medium-high LRV of 38.91 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. 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, front door, house, misc and living room.
4 Bedroom Photos
Drizzle 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.
Bedroom walls painted Drizzle establish a calm, restful atmosphere.
@juneberrylane
Soft Drizzle on bedroom walls pairs well with natural light.
@juneberrylane
Bedroom walls in Drizzle provide a peaceful, neutral foundation.
@juneberrylane
Drizzle walls create an airy feel in this bedroom space.
@mypalhallie
3 Front Door Photos
Front door color is the one exterior choice that gets examined up close. Drizzle rewards that scrutiny — it has the kind of depth that looks richer the closer you get, rather than flatter. Pair with polished or unlacquered brass hardware for the best result.
Front door finished in Drizzle makes a subtle, sophisticated statement.
@a_lovely_living
Drizzle-painted front door coordinates beautifully with the home's exterior.
@curldup
Entry door in Drizzle provides a soft, welcoming first impression.
@cottage_at_dunns_crossing
2 House Photos
When choosing Drizzle for an exterior, you are opting for a color that respects the landscape. It feels like it grew out of the earth rather than being dropped onto it, creating a harmonious relationship between the architecture and the garden.
Exterior siding in Drizzle offers a modern, understated curb appeal.
@roxygrlsurfin
House exterior painted Drizzle showcases timeless, neutral elegance.
@mybellastoria
1 Misc Photo
In laundry rooms, Drizzle adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.
Storage cabinets painted Drizzle blend seamlessly into the surrounding décor.
@torirubinsoninteriors
1 Living Room Photo
In a living room, Drizzle acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.
Living room walls in Drizzle create a warm, inviting gathering space.
@sarahthepainterllc
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 84 vs 39, Greek Villa is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 41 vs 39), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 39 and 39, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 8-point LRV gap (46 vs 39) makes Festoon Aqua the marginally brighter of the two.
A 7-point LRV gap (46 vs 39) makes Blithe Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
Chaise Mauve reads slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 39), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 39 vs 12, Drizzle is decisively the brighter choice.
Drizzle reflects far more light (LRV 39 vs 19), opening up a space where Rose Brocade encloses it.
Lighter Colors
A 8-point LRV gap (46 vs 39) makes Festoon Aqua the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
Drizzle reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 28), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 39 vs 19, Drizzle is decisively the brighter choice.