Cardamom
Often used for its versatile qualities, Cardamom 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
#BFAF94
LRV
43.87
Cardamom's Color Strip
Cardamom is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Strip Artisan21 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Cardamom in Real Rooms
Cardamom has a medium-high LRV of 43.87 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy.
1 Bathroom Photo
Using Cardamom on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.
Cardamom in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
There's a rhythmic quality to Cardamom in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.
Cardamom in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Cardamom fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Cardamom in the dining room sets a tone of warmth and occasion. Whether used on all four walls or as a single statement wall behind a sideboard, it creates the kind of atmosphere that makes every dinner feel like a special event.
Cardamom adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
Cardamom shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.
Cardamom on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Cardamom in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
The challenge with kitchen color is longevity: it needs to look right at 7am under bright task lights and at dinner with the pendants dimmed low. Cardamom manages to bridge all three lighting scenarios with ease, which is a rarer quality in a paint pigment than it sounds.
Cardamom keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
The beauty of Cardamom in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.
Cardamom brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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