Chenille
We've categorized Chenille as a versatile and reflective paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions so effectively. Explore our collection of 8 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#DFCEBC
LRV
63.46
Chenille's Color Strip
Chenille is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Brown Sugar and Cashmere. The strip spans from Tan at the lightest end to Cashmere at the deepest. Strip Artisan8 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Chenille in Real Rooms
Chenille has a high LRV of 63.46 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
1 Bathroom Photo
Using Chenille 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.
Chenille gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
There's a rhythmic quality to Chenille 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.
Chenille sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Chenille in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Chenille 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.
Chenille on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
Chenille 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.
Chenille in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Chenille in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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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. Chenille manages to bridge all three lighting scenarios with ease, which is a rarer quality in a paint pigment than it sounds.
Chenille on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
The beauty of Chenille 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.
Chenille on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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