Chiffon
Chiffon is a bright and airy paint color from Cloverdale Paint. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. Below, you'll find 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#E9EAE5
LRV
81.83
Chiffon in Real Rooms
Chiffon has a high LRV of 81.83 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
1 Bathroom Photo
The interaction between Chiffon 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.
Chiffon in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Chiffon 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.
Chiffon in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Chiffon fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Using Chiffon 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.
Chiffon adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
Note how Chiffon 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.
Chiffon on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Chiffon in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Kitchens are often the noisiest rooms in the house; Chiffon 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.
Chiffon keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
Chiffon 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.
Chiffon brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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