Best of the Bunch
Best of the Bunch 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
#BE5D4C
LRV
19.00
Best of the Bunch's Color Strip
Best of the Bunch is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip 23 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Best of the Bunch in Real Rooms
Best of the Bunch has a medium LRV of 19 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
The psychology of Best of the Bunch in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.
Best of the Bunch in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
The bedroom is where Best of the Bunch really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.
Best of the Bunch in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Best of the Bunch fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms benefit from colors with some weight to them — lighter shades can feel too open for a space meant for intimate evening gatherings. Best of the Bunch does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.
Best of the Bunch adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
These photos show Best of the Bunch in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.
Best of the Bunch on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Best of the Bunch in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a modern kitchen, Best of the Bunch provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.
Best of the Bunch keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
When applied to living room walls, Best of the Bunch creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
Best of the Bunch brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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