Dragon's Breath
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Dragon's Breath remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 13 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#55514A
LRV
9.18
Dragon's Breath in Real Rooms
Dragon's Breath has a low LRV of 9.18 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. Grouped in the Black and Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a house, kitchen cabinets, bedroom, misc and dining room.
4 House Photos
Exterior paint earns its keep over years, not months — it needs to handle bleaching summers, wet winters, and the slow shifts of a neighborhood's context. Dragon's Breath has the depth and pigment quality to age gracefully through all of it.
Benjamin Moore Dragon's Breath exterior paint
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1547 House Exterior
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Bm Dragon'S Breath House Exterior
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Benjamin Moore Dragon'S Breath Exterior
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1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
Dragon's Breath on cabinets gives a kitchen a sense of intentionality without the risk that comes with louder choices. It's grounded enough to feel permanent, versatile enough to work with whatever countertop material surrounds it.
1547 Kitchen Cabinets
@colorfulcupboardpainting
1 Bedroom Photo
In the context of a primary suite, Dragon's Breath suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.
Benjamin Moore Dragon'S Breath Bedroom
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5 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Dragon's Breath 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.
Benjamin Moore Dragon's Breath painted furniture
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Painted Dresser
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Bm Dragon'S Breath Painted Furniture
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Painted Dresser
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1547 Wall Paint
@j.elleninteriors
2 Dining Room Photos
For an "all-day" dining room, Dragon's Breath is surprisingly adaptable. In the morning, it feels crisp and clean for breakfast; as the sun moves, it transitions into a moodier, more reflective space that is perfect for long, lingering dinners.
Dining Room
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Dining Room
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