Artifact
With a focus on versatile tones, Artifact (CA074) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. See it applied across 8 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#AEA59D
LRV
38.34
Artifact's Color Strip
Artifact is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Putty and Traditional Taupe. The strip spans from Moccasin at the lightest end to Peat at the deepest. Browsing strip Artisan11 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Artifact in Real Rooms
Artifact has a medium-high LRV of 38.34 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy.
1 Bathroom Photo
Using Artifact on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.
The walls here show Artifact in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
There's a rhythmic quality to Artifact in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.
A bedroom painted in Artifact — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Artifact in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Artifact in the dining room sets a tone of warmth and occasion. Whether used on all four walls or as a single statement wall behind a sideboard, it creates the kind of atmosphere that makes every dinner feel like a special event.
See Artifact in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
Artifact shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.
A foyer painted in Artifact sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Artifact's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
The challenge with kitchen color is longevity: it needs to look right at 7am under bright task lights and at dinner with the pendants dimmed low. Artifact manages to bridge all three lighting scenarios with ease, which is a rarer quality in a paint pigment than it sounds.
This kitchen scene shows how Artifact holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
The beauty of Artifact in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.
See how Artifact holds up in a real living room setting.
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