Chintz
Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Chintz remains a staple for Cloverdale Paint designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. We've gathered 8 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#C2BCB0
LRV
51.00
Chintz's Color Strip
Chintz is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Power Lunch and Shark Fin. The strip spans from Power Lunch at the lightest end to Philosophically Speaking at the deepest. Strip 175 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Chintz in Real Rooms
Chintz has a medium-high LRV of 51 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy.
1 Bathroom Photo
Using Chintz 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.
Chintz in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
There's a rhythmic quality to Chintz 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.
Chintz in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Chintz fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Chintz 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.
Chintz adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
Chintz 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.
Chintz on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Chintz in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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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. Chintz manages to bridge all three lighting scenarios with ease, which is a rarer quality in a paint pigment than it sounds.
Chintz keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
The beauty of Chintz 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.
Chintz brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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