Anchor
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Anchor remains a staple for Cloverdale Paint designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 8 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#646C71
LRV
14.63
Anchor's Color Strip
Anchor is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Cardigan and Blue Jay. The strip spans from Garibaldi at the lightest end to Deep Water at the deepest. Strip Artisan29 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Anchor in Real Rooms
Anchor has a low LRV of 14.63 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Anchor 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.
Anchor in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Anchor is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
Anchor in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Anchor fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Anchor, you're opting for a shade that is saturated and confident, yet still refined enough to act as a neutral backdrop for colorful table linens and floral arrangements.
Anchor adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Anchor, 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.
Anchor on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Anchor in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Anchor in a kitchen reads differently from how it might anywhere else — the hard surfaces, task lighting, and constant activity give it more to work against, and it holds up beautifully. It doesn't compete with the colors of food or the texture of countertops; instead, it frames them with a professional finish.
Anchor keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Anchor. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
Anchor brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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