Cardigan
Cardigan 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
#8D8B8A
LRV
25.96
Cardigan's Color Strip
Cardigan is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Lavender and Anchor. The strip spans from Garibaldi at the lightest end to Deep Water at the deepest. Color strip Artisan29 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Cardigan in Real Rooms
Cardigan has a medium LRV of 25.96 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Cardigan 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.
The walls here show Cardigan in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Cardigan 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.
A bedroom painted in Cardigan — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Cardigan in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Cardigan, 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.
See Cardigan in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Cardigan, 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.
A foyer painted in Cardigan sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Cardigan's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Cardigan 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.
This kitchen scene shows how Cardigan holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Cardigan. 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.
See how Cardigan holds up in a real living room setting.
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