Daybreak (942) - Asian Paints Colour Shade Card | NoBroker

Daybreak Application Guide: Rooms, Lighting & Finishes

From the Asian Paints range, Daybreak (942) is a delicately light off-white with warm undertones that reads cosy and welcoming on a wall. Its lightness gives you flexibility in where you use it, small spaces benefit especially, as it visually expands the room.

Best Rooms for Daybreak

• Bedrooms: The shade's softness creates a restful, low-stimulation atmosphere, ideal for the main bedroom where you want calm without going cold.
• Drawing rooms and living rooms: Light warm shades make social spaces feel welcoming and well-lit, especially in apartments where natural light may be uneven across the day.
• Hallways and entry foyers: Lengthens the look of narrow connecting spaces and gives a warm first impression as you enter the home.

Lighting & Finish

Lighting: Warm light shades pick up the golden tones of evening sunlight; in homes with abundant afternoon light, expect the colour to read slightly deeper than the swatch.

Recommended finish: For finish, a matte or low-sheen emulsion (such as Asian Paints Royale Matt) brings out the softness of light shades; in high-traffic areas like hallways, children's rooms and kitchens, choose a satin or eggshell finish for easier cleaning and humidity resistance, important in Indian climates.