Bistre
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Bistre (CA214) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 8 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#62524A
LRV
9.13
Bistre's Color Strip
Bistre is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between French Roast and Royal Mahogany. The strip spans from Storm at the lightest end to Saffron at the deepest. Strip Artisan31 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Bistre in Real Rooms
Bistre has a low LRV of 9.13 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Bistre holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Bistre gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Bistre 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.
Bistre sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Bistre in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Bistre 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.
Bistre on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Bistre 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.
Bistre in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Bistre in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Bistre 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.
Bistre on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
Bistre 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.
Bistre on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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