Brooklyn
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Brooklyn (N440-6) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 9 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#586766
LRV
12.48
Brooklyn in Real Rooms
Brooklyn has a low LRV of 12.48 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
1 Bedroom Photo
A bedroom finished in Brooklyn rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
Bedroom walls in Brooklyn paint color evoke a sophisticated, contemporary mood.
@eljay_diy
1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
When you use Brooklyn on cabinetry, you're embracing furniture-grade sophistication. It elevates standard cupboards into something that feels custom-built, especially when paired with a satin or semi-gloss finish that lets the light catch the edges of the doors.
Kitchen cabinets finished in Brooklyn offer deep, modern style and durability.
@house_define
7 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Brooklyn adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.
A painted dresser in Brooklyn becomes a striking focal point in the bedroom.
@shabbyrootsboutique
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 15 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.