Barley
Barley 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
#C2AB93
LRV
42.70
Barley's Color Strip
Barley is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Cork and Wheat. The strip spans from Tan at the lightest end to Cashmere at the deepest. Color strip Artisan8 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Barley in Real Rooms
Barley has a medium-high LRV of 42.7 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy.
1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Barley holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Barley gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Barley rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
Barley sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Barley in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Barley provides a sophisticated backdrop for artwork and large-scale mirrors. The color's depth helps to "absorb" the room's edges, making the flickering light of candles and the sparkle of glassware the stars of the show.
Barley on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Barley adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.
Barley in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Barley in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Barley is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
Barley on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
Barley provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
Barley on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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