Retreat
With a focus on versatile tones, Retreat (6207) 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 55 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#7A8076
LRV
20.88
Retreat's Color Strip
Retreat is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Acacia Haze and Pewter Green. The strip spans from Sea Salt at the lightest end to Ripe Olive at the deepest. Strip 217 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Retreat in Real Rooms
Retreat has a medium LRV of 20.88 — 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 Green family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, home office, house, front door, misc, dining room and kitchen cabinets.
8 Living Room Photos
There is a specific "glow" that Retreat takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.
Living room walls in Retreat create a calm, sophisticated gathering space.
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8 Bedroom Photos
There's a rhythmic quality to Retreat in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.
Soft bedroom walls create a serene retreat in calming neutral tones.
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1 Kitchen Photo
On kitchen walls, Retreat adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding too much attention in a busy space. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz or marble, making it an incredibly flexible choice for the hardest-working and most high-traffic room in the house.
Kitchen cabinetry in Retreat delivers understated elegance with warm gray sophistication.
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10 Bathroom Photos
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Retreat holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Bathroom walls wrapped in Retreat gray provide a spa-like tranquil atmosphere.
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1 Home Office Photo
Retreat 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.
Desk and shelving in Retreat establish a focused, neutral workspace.
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7 House Photos
When choosing Retreat 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 Retreat presents a refined, cohesive home facade.
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1 Front Door Photo
In a world of boring front doors, Retreat is a breath of fresh air. It's a sophisticated choice that works with almost any siding color, providing a much-needed focal point that guides guests naturally toward the entrance.
Front door painted in Retreat makes a subtle architectural statement.
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9 Misc Photos
Observe the use of Retreat on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.
Utility room walls in Retreat maximize brightness with soft neutral coverage.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Retreat encourages conversation. Its calm, grounded presence creates a sense of safety and comfort that allows guests to relax and stay at the table longer, which is the ultimate goal of any well-designed dining area.
Dining room walls painted in Retreat establish an inviting, serene gathering space.
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9 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The way Retreat interacts with under-cabinet lighting is transformative. It catches the glow and reflects a softer, more diffused light onto the countertops, making the workspace feel more inviting and less utilitarian.
Kitchen cabinetry painted Retreat brings soft sophistication to everyday cooking spaces.
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Expert Perspectives
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Coordinating Colors
Spare White reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 21), opening up a space where Retreat encloses it.
At LRV 76 vs 21, Origami White is decisively the brighter choice.
Verdigreen reflects far more light (LRV 34 vs 21), opening up a space where Retreat encloses it.
Trim Color
Spare White reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 21), opening up a space where Retreat encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 21 vs 21), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 21 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 24 vs 21), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 23 vs 21), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 21 vs 19), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 22 and 21, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 23 and 21, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Retreat reads slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 16), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Berry Cream reads slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 21), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 81 vs 21, Feathery Lilac is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 71 vs 21, Inspired Lilac is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Tin Lizzie reads slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 21), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Unusual Gray reflects far more light (LRV 38 vs 21), opening up a space where Retreat encloses it.
Acacia Haze reads slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 21), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Oyster Bay reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 21), opening up a space where Retreat encloses it.
Darker Colors
Retreat reads slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 21 vs 7, Retreat is decisively the brighter choice.