Chic Shade
Often used for its versatile qualities, Chic Shade 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
#809675
LRV
28.00
Chic Shade's Color Strip
Chic Shade is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Hidden Glade and Mother Nature. The strip spans from Just About Green at the lightest end to Mother Nature at the deepest. Color strip 102 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Chic Shade in Real Rooms
Chic Shade has a medium LRV of 28 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Chic Shade holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Chic Shade gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Chic Shade rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
Chic Shade sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Chic Shade in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Chic Shade provides a sophisticated backdrop for artwork and large-scale mirrors. The color's depth helps to "absorb" the room's edges, making the flickering light of candles and the sparkle of glassware the stars of the show.
Chic Shade on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Chic Shade adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.
Chic Shade in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Chic Shade in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Chic Shade is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
Chic Shade on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
Chic Shade provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
Chic Shade on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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