Chalet
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Chalet (EX106) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 8 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#776B5B
LRV
15.19
Chalet's Color Strip
Chalet is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Strip Ex16 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Chalet in Real Rooms
Chalet has a low LRV of 15.19 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Chalet 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.
Chalet gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Chalet 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.
Chalet sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Chalet in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Chalet, 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.
Chalet on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Chalet, 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.
Chalet in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Chalet in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Chalet 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.
Chalet on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Chalet. 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.
Chalet on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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