Braided Wool
Braided Wool 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
#ACA998
LRV
39.41
Braided Wool's Color Strip
Braided Wool is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Peppercorn and Cape Cod Grey. The strip spans from Soot at the lightest end to Pewter at the deepest. Color strip Ex14 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Braided Wool in Real Rooms
Braided Wool has a medium-high LRV of 39.41 — 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. Braided Wool holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Braided Wool in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Braided Wool 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.
Braided Wool in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Braided Wool fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Braided Wool 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.
Braided Wool adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Braided Wool 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.
Braided Wool on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Braided Wool in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Braided Wool 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.
Braided Wool keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
Braided Wool 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.
Braided Wool brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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