Lauren's Surprise
At first glance, Lauren's Surprise belongs to the blue family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. With an LRV of 75.9, it sits on the light-reflective side of the palette and can feel especially open in generous daylight. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
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75.94
Lauren's Surprise in Rooms
Follow Lauren's Surprise from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 5 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
3 House Photos
Lauren's Surprise (6791) can change noticeably under full daylight, cloud cover and long evening shadows. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Exterior siding painted in Lauren's Surprise offers a soft, inviting presence.
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House exterior finished in Lauren's Surprise presents a cohesive, calming palette.
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Roof and trim contrast beautifully against Lauren's Surprise siding.
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2 Misc Photos
2 sourced room photos give the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Lauren's Surprise (6791) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Ceiling overhead painted in Lauren's Surprise adds unexpected sophistication.
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Overhead expanse in Lauren's Surprise brings calm to the entire space.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 76 vs 7, Lauren's Surprise is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 76 vs 33, Lauren's Surprise is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 76 vs 76), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (80 vs 76) makes Tibetan Sky the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 77 vs 76), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 78 and 76, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 3-point LRV gap (79 vs 76) makes Carefree the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 78 and 76, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Water Squirt reads slightly lighter (LRV 80 vs 76), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 78 vs 76), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 76 and 74, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 79 vs 76), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
With LRVs of 76 and 76, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 76 vs 50, Lauren's Surprise is decisively the brighter choice.
Lauren's Surprise reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 35), opening up a space where Truly Taupe encloses it.
Heavenly White reads slightly lighter (LRV 81 vs 76), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 76 vs 5, Lauren's Surprise is decisively the brighter choice.
Lauren's Surprise reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 57), opening up a space where Vaguely Mauve encloses it.
Lauren's Surprise reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 4), opening up a space where Rockweed encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Faraway Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 76), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 78 and 76, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 3-point LRV gap (79 vs 76) makes Carefree the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 76 vs 76), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 77 vs 76), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Darker Colors
A 8-point LRV gap (76 vs 68) makes Lauren's Surprise the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 76 vs 52, Lauren's Surprise is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 76 vs 60, Lauren's Surprise is decisively the brighter choice.
Lauren's Surprise reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 57), opening up a space where Stream encloses it.
A 10-point LRV gap (76 vs 66) makes Lauren's Surprise the marginally brighter of the two.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
This ethereal pale blue carries whispers of lavender and cool gray, evoking the delicate tranquility of dawn breaking over still water. Perfect for bedrooms and bathrooms seeking a serene, contemplative atmosphere that feels both airy and gently sophisticated.