Soar
What Soar Actually Looks Like
Soar is a light, breezy blue that reads like a clear morning sky reflected in still water. It has enough color to register as decidedly blue on the wall, not just a tinted white, but it stays soft and relaxed. With an LRV of 70.3, it reflects a good deal of light and keeps rooms feeling open. In strong natural light it can look almost icy, while in dimmer north-facing rooms it settles into a slightly deeper, cooler tone. Expect it to shift subtly throughout the day, leaning toward a pale aqua at midday and a quieter, slightly grayed blue in the evening.
Soar Undertones
The dominant undertone here is a clean, true blue with a noticeable teal lean. That small dose of green-blue keeps Soar from reading purple or periwinkle the way some sky blues can. Some designers see more aqua in it, especially in rooms with warm-toned wood floors or brass fixtures that pull out the green. Others insist it stays firmly on the blue side, with only a whisper of teal. Both reads are valid and depend heavily on your lighting and surrounding finishes. What everyone agrees on is that this is a cool color through and through. There is no warmth, no cream, no gray buffer softening it. If you want a blue that actually looks blue, Soar delivers.
Where Soar Works Best
Soar works well on all four walls of a room because it is light enough to avoid feeling heavy but saturated enough to create a real mood. It is a popular pick for bedrooms and bathrooms, where its watery, spa-like quality feels natural. In a south-facing living room, it stays bright and refreshing. In a kitchen, it pairs beautifully with white cabinetry, giving the space a coastal or Scandinavian feel without going overboard. Use it on accent walls in spaces where a full room of blue feels like too much. It also does well on ceilings, especially porch ceilings, where it mimics sky tones. Exterior trim and shutters are another option, though on a full exterior it can read lighter and more washed out than you expect from the swatch.
Where to put Soar
Soar turns a bedroom into a cool, calming retreat. Paint all four walls and use Extra White (SW 7006) on the trim and ceiling. Warm it up with linen bedding in cream or sand tones and a natural wood nightstand. The LRV of 70.3 means it reflects enough light to keep the room from feeling dark, even with the curtains half drawn.
This is where Soar really shines. It reads like water and light, which is exactly what you want in a bathroom. Pair it with white subway tile, chrome or polished nickel fixtures, and a simple white vanity. If your bathroom is small and windowless, the high LRV helps it feel bigger. Add a warm wood mirror frame or a woven basket to break up the coolness.
In a living room, Soar works best when balanced with warm textures. Think a tan leather sofa, a jute rug, and warm wood shelving. Paint the walls in Soar and keep the ceiling and trim in Extra White (SW 7006). In a south-facing room you will get a lively, beachy vibe. In a north-facing room it will lean cooler and quieter, so add more warm accents to compensate.
Soar on kitchen walls behind white cabinets creates a fresh, coastal-inspired look without feeling themed. It pairs nicely with light gray or white quartz countertops. Brushed gold or brass cabinet pulls add warmth and keep the space from reading too sterile. Open shelving in natural wood is another easy way to ground all that cool blue.
What to Pair With Soar
Extra White (SW 7006) is listed as a coordinating color for Soar, and it is a smart, crisp choice for trim and doors. That bright white sharpens the blue and keeps the whole palette feeling clean. For a softer contrast, consider a warm creamy white on trim instead. Beyond trim, layer in warm wood tones, natural wicker, or matte brass hardware to keep Soar from feeling too cold.
Soar vs similar colors
All comparisons are matched against Soar at LRV 70.3.
Colors that clash with Soar
Pairing Soar with a yellowish or golden beige trim color creates a visual tension. The warm undertones in the trim clash with the cool blue walls, making both colors look slightly off.
Because Soar sits firmly on the cool side of the spectrum, strong orange or coral decor pieces can create a harsh contrast that feels unintentional rather than purposeful.
If you pair Soar with gray furniture, silver hardware, and blue-toned artwork, the room can start to feel clinical and cold, especially in north-facing spaces.
Common questions
Soar has an LRV of 70.3, which puts it in the light range. It reflects a good amount of light and keeps rooms feeling open and airy without being so pale that the color disappears.
Soar is a cool color. Its undertones are blue and teal with no warm or yellow influence. It reads as a clean, refreshing blue on the wall.
It can lean slightly toward aqua or teal in certain lighting conditions, especially in rooms with warm wood tones or south-facing windows. But it reads as blue in most settings. If you are worried about green, test a sample in your actual room before committing.
Extra White (SW 7006) is the recommended trim pairing. Its bright, clean tone provides crisp contrast without competing with the blue. Avoid warm or creamy whites, which can clash with Soar's cool undertones.
Yes, but be aware it will read cooler and slightly deeper in north-facing light. The LRV of 70.3 still keeps the room bright. Balance the coolness with warm textures like wood, brass, and natural fiber rugs to prevent the space from feeling chilly.