Cape Cod Bay
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Cape Cod Bay remains a staple for Cloverdale Paint designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 8 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#5D7585
LRV
17.00
Cape Cod Bay's Color Strip
Cape Cod Bay is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Breath-Taking View and Day Spa. The strip spans from Illuminating Experience at the lightest end to Day Spa at the deepest. Color strip 126 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Cape Cod Bay in Real Rooms
Cape Cod Bay has a low LRV of 17 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Cape Cod Bay provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
Cape Cod Bay in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Cape Cod Bay is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
Cape Cod Bay in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Cape Cod Bay fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Cape Cod Bay, you're opting for a shade that is saturated and confident, yet still refined enough to act as a neutral backdrop for colorful table linens and floral arrangements.
Cape Cod Bay adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Cape Cod Bay, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.
Cape Cod Bay on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Cape Cod Bay in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Cape Cod Bay in a kitchen reads differently from how it might anywhere else — the hard surfaces, task lighting, and constant activity give it more to work against, and it holds up beautifully. It doesn't compete with the colors of food or the texture of countertops; instead, it frames them with a professional finish.
Cape Cod Bay keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Cape Cod Bay. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
Cape Cod Bay brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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