Coal
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Coal remains a staple for Cloverdale Paint designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 8 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#565A5D
LRV
10.08
Coal's Color Strip
Coal is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Wallstone and Elderberry. The strip spans from Clay Fibre at the lightest end to Elderberry at the deepest. Strip Ex34 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Coal in Real Rooms
Coal has a low LRV of 10.08 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Coal provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
Coal in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Coal is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
Coal in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Coal fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Coal, you're opting for a shade that is saturated and confident, yet still refined enough to act as a neutral backdrop for colorful table linens and floral arrangements.
Coal adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Coal, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.
Coal on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Coal in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Coal in a kitchen reads differently from how it might anywhere else — the hard surfaces, task lighting, and constant activity give it more to work against, and it holds up beautifully. It doesn't compete with the colors of food or the texture of countertops; instead, it frames them with a professional finish.
Coal keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Coal. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
Coal brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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