Abra Cadabra
Abra Cadabra is a versatile paint color from Cloverdale Paint. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#99686B
LRV
18.00
Abra Cadabra's Color Strip
Abra Cadabra is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Prophetess and Berry Crush. The strip spans from Pink Duet at the lightest end to Berry Crush at the deepest. Strip 33 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Abra Cadabra in Real Rooms
Abra Cadabra has a medium LRV of 18 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
The interaction between Abra Cadabra and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.
The walls here show Abra Cadabra in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Abra Cadabra reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
A bedroom painted in Abra Cadabra — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Abra Cadabra in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Using Abra Cadabra in the dining room allows you to go bold with your lighting fixtures. An oversized chandelier or a modern sculptural pendant will look even more dramatic against the rich, steady background of this particular shade.
See Abra Cadabra in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
Note how Abra Cadabra is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
A foyer painted in Abra Cadabra sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Abra Cadabra's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Kitchens are often the noisiest rooms in the house; Abra Cadabra provides the visual equivalent of acoustic dampening. Its steady, calm presence helps lower the "volume" of the room, creating a more pleasant environment for cooking and conversation.
This kitchen scene shows how Abra Cadabra holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
Abra Cadabra anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
See how Abra Cadabra holds up in a real living room setting.
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