Cadet
Cadet 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
#6C7B7E
LRV
18.86
Cadet's Color Strip
Cadet is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Salish Sea and Winter White. The strip spans from Thunderhead at the lightest end to Caper at the deepest. Color strip Ex8 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Cadet in Real Rooms
Cadet has a medium LRV of 18.86 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
The interaction between Cadet and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.
Cadet gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Cadet reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
Cadet sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Cadet in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Using Cadet in the dining room allows you to go bold with your lighting fixtures. An oversized chandelier or a modern sculptural pendant will look even more dramatic against the rich, steady background of this particular shade.
Cadet on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
Note how Cadet is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
Cadet in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Cadet in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Kitchens are often the noisiest rooms in the house; Cadet provides the visual equivalent of acoustic dampening. Its steady, calm presence helps lower the "volume" of the room, creating a more pleasant environment for cooking and conversation.
Cadet on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
Cadet anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
Cadet on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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