Brushed Nickel
Often used for its versatile qualities, Brushed Nickel remains a staple for Cloverdale Paint designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 8 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#7F7D78
LRV
20.54
Brushed Nickel's Color Strip
Brushed Nickel is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Obsidian and Western Saddle. The strip spans from Obsidian at the lightest end to Midnight at the deepest. Strip Artisan30 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Brushed Nickel in Real Rooms
Brushed Nickel has a medium LRV of 20.54 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
Pairing Brushed Nickel with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.
Brushed Nickel gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Pairing Brushed Nickel with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.
Brushed Nickel sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Brushed Nickel in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
The color Brushed Nickel has a way of making wood furniture look its best. Whether you have a dark mahogany table or a light oak sideboard, the undertones of the paint will pull out the natural beauty and grain of the wood.
Brushed Nickel on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
These "miscellaneous" applications of Brushed Nickel prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.
Brushed Nickel in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Brushed Nickel in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
On kitchen walls, Brushed Nickel adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding too much attention in a busy space. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz or marble, making it an incredibly flexible choice for the hardest-working and most high-traffic room in the house.
Brushed Nickel on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
Brushed Nickel works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.
Brushed Nickel on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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