Badlands
With a focus on versatile tones, Badlands (CA106) 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
#BD9D7F
LRV
36.47
Badlands's Color Strip
Badlands is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Color strip Artisan16 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Badlands in Real Rooms
Badlands has a medium-high LRV of 36.47 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy.
1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Badlands 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.
Badlands gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Badlands 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.
Badlands sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Badlands in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Badlands, 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.
Badlands on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Badlands, 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.
Badlands in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Badlands in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Badlands 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.
Badlands on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Badlands. 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.
Badlands on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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