Charybdis
Often used for its versatile qualities, Charybdis 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
#37A5CB
LRV
32.00
Charybdis's Color Strip
Charybdis is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Epimethius and Ocean Spray. The strip spans from Roman White at the lightest end to Ocean Spray at the deepest. Strip 132 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Charybdis in Real Rooms
Charybdis has a medium LRV of 32 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
The interaction between Charybdis 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.
Charybdis gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Charybdis 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.
Charybdis sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Charybdis in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Using Charybdis 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.
Charybdis on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
Note how Charybdis 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.
Charybdis in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Charybdis 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; Charybdis 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.
Charybdis on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
Charybdis 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.
Charybdis on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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