Koi Pond
With a focus on versatile tones, Koi Pond (7727) is a standout Green 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 10 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#B9B292
LRV
44.27
Koi Pond's Color Strip
Koi Pond is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Cargo Pants and Recycled Glass. The strip spans from Cargo Pants at the lightest end to Herbal Wash at the deepest. Strip 298 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Koi Pond in Real Rooms
Koi Pond has a medium-high LRV of 44.27 — 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 Green family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, front door, dining room, home office, bathroom, mudroom, patio, kitchen, house and living room.
1 Bedroom Photo
The bedroom is where Koi Pond really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.
A organic modern bedroom painted in Koi Pond
@mybudgetrecipes
1 Front Door Photo
A front door in Koi Pond changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.
classy front door featuring Koi Pond by Sherwin-Williams
@mybudgetrecipes
1 Dining Room Photo
The best dining room colors look different lit by daylight versus candlelight, and Koi Pond is one of them. It holds the room's warmth in the evening in a way that makes dinner feel like an occasion even when it's just a casual weeknight.
Koi Pond paint in a mid century dining room
@mybudgetrecipes
1 Home Office Photo
In a workspace, Koi Pond helps to reduce "visual noise," allowing your mind to focus on the task at hand. It provides a steady, non-distracting horizon line that is particularly helpful for those in creative or high-concentration fields.
Sherwin-Williams Koi Pond in a art deco home office
@mybudgetrecipes
1 Bathroom Photo
In a powder room, Koi Pond 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.
Koi Pond — japandi bathroom
@mybudgetrecipes
1 Mudroom Photo
Koi Pond is the perfect partner for durable flooring like slate, brick, or terracotta. It picks up the earthy tones in these materials, creating a mudroom that feels cohesive, rugged, and ready for whatever the weather brings in.
Koi Pond paint in a traditional mudroom
@mybudgetrecipes
1 Patio Photo
For outdoor kitchens or bars, Koi Pond provides a professional, "indoor" level of sophistication. It bridges the gap between the comfort of the house and the ruggedness of the outdoors, making the patio feel like a true extension of the living space.
minimalist patio featuring Koi Pond by Sherwin-Williams
@mybudgetrecipes
1 Kitchen Photo
The sophisticated undertones of Koi Pond make it an excellent partner for mixed metal finishes. Whether you have a brass faucet and matte black cabinet pulls, or traditional chrome fixtures, this color acts as a neutral mediator that makes the mix look intentional.
Koi Pond — minimalist kitchen
@mybudgetrecipes
1 House Photo
For coastal or high-exposure homes, Koi Pond 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.
Koi Pond color — rustic modern house inspiration
@mybudgetrecipes
1 Living Room Photo
For open-concept living rooms, Koi Pond is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.
A contemporary living room painted in Koi Pond
@mybudgetrecipes
Coordinating Colors
Koi Pond reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 28), opening up a space where Dusty Heather encloses it.
Trim Color
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 46 and 44, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 3-point LRV gap (44 vs 41) makes Koi Pond the marginally brighter of the two.
Lemongrass reads slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 44), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 44 and 43, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 44 vs 42), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 6-point LRV gap (44 vs 38) makes Koi Pond the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 44 vs 44), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 6-point LRV gap (50 vs 44) makes Stone Guardians the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 44 vs 7, Koi Pond is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 69 vs 44, Starry Night is decisively the brighter choice.
Koi Pond reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 20), opening up a space where Soulful Blue encloses it.
Koi Pond reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 28), opening up a space where Dusty Heather encloses it.
At LRV 44 vs 3, Koi Pond is decisively the brighter choice.
Lavender Wisp reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 44), opening up a space where Koi Pond encloses it.
At LRV 44 vs 6, Koi Pond is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 59 vs 44, Useful Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 61 vs 44, Sedate Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 44, Moderne White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 72 vs 44, Nonchalant White is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
A 9-point LRV gap (44 vs 36) makes Koi Pond the marginally brighter of the two.
A 6-point LRV gap (44 vs 38) makes Koi Pond the marginally brighter of the two.
Koi Pond reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 20), opening up a space where Olive Grove encloses it.