Gesso
At first glance, Gesso belongs to the beige family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. With an LRV of 78.2, it sits on the light-reflective side of the palette and can feel especially open in generous daylight. Because screens flatten both light and texture, sample the paint beside the finishes that will ultimately surround it.
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78.16
Gesso's Color Strip
Gesso is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between White Tail and Bisque. The strip spans from White Tail at the lightest end to Sugar at the deepest. Strip Artisan3 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Gesso in Rooms
Follow Gesso from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 8 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.
1 Bathroom Photo
1 generated visualization explores how the color might shape the finished space. Together they show Gesso (CA016) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Gesso gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Across 2 bedroom images, Gesso (CA016) meets gentle morning light and low evening lamps. Its LRV of 78.2 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
Gesso sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Gesso in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Against timber, table linen, glass and artwork, Gesso (CA016) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. Its LRV of 78.2 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
Gesso on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
Against a changing mix of architectural details and personal finishes, Gesso (CA016) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. Its LRV of 78.2 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
Gesso in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Gesso in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Across 1 kitchen image, Gesso (CA016) meets daylight, task lighting and evening pendants. Its LRV of 78.2 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
Gesso on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
Gesso (CA016) moves through 1 living room image without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its LRV of 78.2 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
Gesso on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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