Royal Orchard
Royal Orchard is a genuinely dark paint color from Behr. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 15 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#5f6d59
LRV
13.59
Royal Orchard in Real Rooms
Royal Orchard has a low LRV of 13.59 — 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.
3 Bathroom Photos
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Royal Orchard provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
Bathroom walls in Royal Orchard establish a rich, intimate atmosphere.
@cllstyles
Royal Orchard paint deepens the cozy feeling of this powder room.
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Mirror and fixtures are framed by Royal Orchard walls.
@cllstyles
3 Living Room Photos
There is a specific "glow" that Royal Orchard takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.
Trim and cabinetry stand out beautifully against Royal Orchard walls.
@moriah_quintanaaa
Living room walls painted Royal Orchard create dramatic visual impact.
@luvinthislife
Living room walls glow in a rich Royal Orchard tone.
@luvinthislife
3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Choosing Royal Orchard for cabinets allows you to be more adventurous with your tile and stone choices. Because the cabinetry is so well-grounded, it can balance out a heavily veined marble or a colorful geometric backsplash without the room feeling "busy."
Kitchen cabinets painted Royal Orchard create warm, sophisticated storage.
@insta.rachael
Deep Royal Orchard cabinetry adds drama to this kitchen workspace.
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Lower cabinets in Royal Orchard contrast beautifully with lighter uppers.
@jessiefinds
6 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Royal Orchard, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.
An accent wall in Royal Orchard anchors this moody space.
@jamiegol
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 14 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 14 and 11, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 14 and 11, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 6-point LRV gap (14 vs 8) makes Royal Orchard the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
Ancestry Violet reflects far more light (LRV 31 vs 14), opening up a space where Royal Orchard encloses it.
At LRV 33 vs 14, Uptown Girl is decisively the brighter choice.