Beaten Earth
Beaten Earth is a genuinely dark paint color from Cloverdale Paint. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#754F3A
LRV
9.68
Beaten Earth's Color Strip
Beaten Earth is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Sideline and Clay Court. The strip spans from Verdant at the lightest end to Clay Court at the deepest. Browsing strip Ex39 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Beaten Earth in Real Rooms
Beaten Earth has a low LRV of 9.68 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Beaten Earth has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.
The walls here show Beaten Earth in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
In the context of a primary suite, Beaten Earth suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.
A bedroom painted in Beaten Earth — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Beaten Earth in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Pairing Beaten Earth with a white ceiling and high white wainscoting creates a classic, high-contrast look that is perfect for a traditional dining space. It brings a sense of architectural rhythm and formality that is hard to achieve with lighter tones.
See Beaten Earth in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
Observe the use of Beaten Earth on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.
A foyer painted in Beaten Earth sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Beaten Earth's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
For smaller kitchens, Beaten Earth can be used to create a "jewel box" effect. By painting the walls and trim in this same shade, you eliminate visual breaks, making the room feel more expansive and sophisticated despite its modest footprint.
This kitchen scene shows how Beaten Earth holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
Choosing Beaten Earth for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.
See how Beaten Earth holds up in a real living room setting.
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