Headspace

  • $77 Gallon
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Rated 4.9 out of 5
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A universal favorite, this soft and airy blue-green hue brings a sense of calm to any space.

Headspace Gallons are available in both Wall Paint (Eggshell) and Trim Paint (Semi-gloss). Not sure yet? Sample it first with our Peel & Stick Swatches.

Headspace is included in the Best of the Blues Swatch Kit.

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Our zero VOC, GREENGUARD Gold certified Wall Paint and Trim Paint is 100% acrylic, self-priming, applies easily, covers in fewer coats and dries to a durable, mildew-resistant finish that washes with ease.

Headspace is a soft, airy blue-green that sits at the serene midpoint between blue and green, making it one of those rare colors that reads differently depending on the room and the light. Some call it teal. Some call it spa. Some call it mint. The color shifts across those readings in a way that works for rather than against it, delivering a calm, fresh quality that one reviewer captured precisely: joyful without being disruptive.

At an LRV of 60, Headspace reflects a generous amount of light while holding enough depth to read as a real, present color. The cool undertone gives it a characteristic freshness, keeping the blue-green quality clean rather than muted or gray. One reviewer started with it in a dining room, loved the result, and brought it to the foyer and staircase six months later. Another covered a heavy previous color with a single coat over primer and found the coverage exceeded expectations.

The cool base pairs naturally with crisp whites on trim and ceilings, warm wood, and simple natural metals for a balanced, spa-like palette. Snow Day on the ceiling extends the airy quality overhead. Headspace works in bedrooms, bathrooms, dining rooms, living rooms, foyers, and stairways where a fresh, calming color is the goal. For more definitively blue, Frozen or Flow State pulls away from the green. For a deeper, more saturated blue-green, Make Waves steps up the richness.

Best for: Bedrooms, bathrooms, dining rooms, living rooms, foyers and entryways, stairways

Pairs best with: Snow Day (cool white ceiling), Timeless (off-white trim), Frozen (lighter blue companion), Make Waves (deeper blue-green complement)
Color family: Blue-green (teal/spa)

Undertone detail: Cool; keeps the blue-green clean and fresh rather than muted or gray. Reads between teal and mint depending on room lighting and exposure

LRV interpretation: 60, a mid-to-high value that keeps rooms bright and airy while delivering real color presence

Lighting guidance: Natural daylight: crisp blue-green, teal quality comes forward. Warm or low light: green comes forward more and the color reads mintier

Finish recommendation: Eggshell for walls; Semi-Gloss for trim and doors for clean, spa-like contrast

Complementary Clare colors: Snow Day, Timeless, Frozen, Flow State, Make Waves

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Our Wall and Trim paint is suited for a variety of interior surfaces. Create dimension by pairing eggshell walls with semi-gloss trim for a sophisticated look that’s totally designer-approved.

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(Perfect Eggshell finish)

A beautiful, barely-there sheen.

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Walls but works for any interior surface.

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A subtly radiant sheen.

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Trim, doors, cabinets and high-use areas like mudrooms.

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How does Headspace look in natural light vs. artificial light?

Headspace shifts noticeably between natural and artificial light, and knowing this before you buy is important. In bright, natural daylight, the cool undertone comes forward and the color reads as a clear, crisp blue-green with a teal quality. Under warm incandescent or LED lighting in the evening, the green comes forward and the color reads mintier. Rooms with south- or east-facing light will emphasize the blue side. Warm-lit rooms will bring out more of the green. Sampling in the actual space before committing to a full gallon is always recommended, which is why Clare offers peel-and-stick swatches.

How does Headspace compare to other similar Clare shades?

For shades adjacent to Headspace, consider Views, which sits in similar blue-green territory but reads slightly more robin's egg and less teal, or Flow State, which pulls more definitively toward a soft French blue. For a deeper, more saturated blue-green, Make Waves steps up the richness. For buyers who want the lightness of Headspace with more pure blue and less green, Frozen reads icy and crisp. Clare's peel-and-stick swatches make it easy to compare these shades side by side in your space before committing.

What is the best way to choose between similar paint colors?

Sampling in the actual room is the single most reliable way to choose between similar colors. Paint colors shift depending on the room's light exposure, ceiling height, furnishings, and flooring. Clare's peel-and-stick swatches allow direct comparison of multiple colors on the wall without the mess of traditional paint samples. Observe each swatch at different times of day and under both natural and artificial light before making a final decision.

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Semi-gloss is the recommended finish for most bathroom applications. The higher sheen creates a moisture-resistant surface that holds up to humidity and is easy to wipe clean. For larger bathroom walls where a softer look is preferred, eggshell is an acceptable alternative in well-ventilated spaces.

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A Teal That Truly Transforms Your Space

What stood out to me right away about the Headspace color is how this paint doesn’t have that strong, nasty smell you usually get.

The teal shade is absolutely beautiful — it’s calming and really puts you in a great state of mind. The paint went on smoothly, with no streaks or uneven spots. Not a lot of coats necessary, and it dried very quickly for wall paint. The best part was not having to keep the windows open all night to air out the smell — there simply wasn’t that overwhelming, yucky odor.

If you want a paint color that looks amazing and feels fresh without filling your space with chemicals, Headspace is a solid choice. A much better experience compared to others I’ve used.

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Three is a charm!

This is my 3rd time purchasing Clare paint. My first color was Making Waves, love! ThenViews, love love! Now Headspace, love love love!

I’ve been painting rooms in our house for years and have never loved the colors as much as I love these. I don’t know what it is but there’s just something different about a Clare color and the experience. I have a family member who will be painting their space and they’ve already picked their Clare colors. Keep up the good work!

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Quality good but color too minty

Great quality paint - color is really mint green

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Beautiful color! Great coverage!

This paint goes on so well, and the coverage was great. I painted over a pretty heavy color, with one coat of primer, and just one coat of Head Space. I was expecting to need a second coat, but it looks great as is!

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Couldnt get enough

I started with this color in my dining room. After 6 months it’s now my foyer and stair color. It’s joyful without being disruptive.

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