A Drop of Black
There is more to Cloverdale Paint A Drop of Black (EX022) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. With an LRV of 77.3, it sits on the light-reflective side of the palette and can feel especially open in generous daylight. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#E2E4E1LRV
77.25
A Drop of Black's Color Strip
A Drop of Black is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Strip Ex4 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
A Drop of Black in Rooms
Follow A Drop of Black from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 8 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.
1 Bathroom Photo
Viewed across 1 bathroom image in a compact setting where tile, fixtures and color sit close together, A Drop of Black (EX022) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. Its LRV of 77.3 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
A Drop of Black gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Viewed across 2 bedroom images in a room designed around rest, softness and retreat, A Drop of Black (EX022) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. Its LRV of 77.3 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
A Drop of Black sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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A Drop of Black in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Against timber, table linen, glass and artwork, A Drop of Black (EX022) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. Its LRV of 77.3 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
A Drop of Black on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
A Drop of Black (EX022) brings its green character into an assortment of spaces that reveals the color outside a single design formula. Its LRV of 77.3 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
A Drop of Black in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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A Drop of Black in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Viewed across 1 kitchen image in a hardworking room where color meets movement and strong surfaces, A Drop of Black (EX022) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. Its LRV of 77.3 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
A Drop of Black on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
A Drop of Black (EX022) moves through 1 living room image without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its LRV of 77.3 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
A Drop of Black on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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