Burnt Umber
Burnt Umber 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
#664F47
LRV
8.87
Burnt Umber's Color Strip
Burnt Umber is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Brown Bear and Oyster White. The strip spans from Burnt Sienna at the lightest end to Oyster White at the deepest. Strip Ex19 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Burnt Umber in Real Rooms
Burnt Umber has a low LRV of 8.87 — 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. Burnt Umber holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Burnt Umber in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Burnt Umber 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.
Burnt Umber in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Burnt Umber fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Burnt Umber 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.
Burnt Umber adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Burnt Umber 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.
Burnt Umber on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Burnt Umber in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Burnt Umber 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.
Burnt Umber keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
Burnt Umber 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.
Burnt Umber brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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