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Delicate Honeysweet

Often used for its versatile qualities, Delicate Honeysweet 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

#BDAD9A

LRV

44.00

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Light Reflectance Value
44.00
Medium
Collection

Delicate Honeysweet's Color Strip

Delicate Honeysweet is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Baguette and Village Crier. The strip spans from White Lightning at the lightest end to Alpha Male at the deepest. Color strip 2 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.

Delicate Honeysweet in Real Rooms

Delicate Honeysweet has a medium-high LRV of 44 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy.

1 Bathroom Photo

Delicate Honeysweet is the perfect "clean" color for a bathroom that still wants to feel cozy. It lacks the clinical coldness of a pure white but retains a sense of hygiene and order that is essential for a space dedicated to self-care and grooming.

Delicate Honeysweet 0189 by Cloverdale Paint — Bathroom

Delicate Honeysweet in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.

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2 Bedroom Photos

To use Delicate Honeysweet in a bedroom is to lean into the concept of "soft minimalism." It provides enough visual interest that you don't need a lot of wall decor; the color itself becomes the art. This allows for a clutter-free environment that is essential for mental clarity at the end of the day.

Delicate Honeysweet 0189 by Cloverdale Paint — Bedroom

Delicate Honeysweet in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.

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Delicate Honeysweet 0189 by Cloverdale Paint — Bedroom

Delicate Honeysweet fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.

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1 Dining Room Photo

For an "all-day" dining room, Delicate Honeysweet is surprisingly adaptable. In the morning, it feels crisp and clean for breakfast; as the sun moves, it transitions into a moodier, more reflective space that is perfect for long, lingering dinners.

Delicate Honeysweet 0189 by Cloverdale Paint — Dining Room

Delicate Honeysweet adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.

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2 Misc Photos

These examples of Delicate Honeysweet in transitional spaces—like entryways or landings—show how the color can act as a "thread" that ties the upper and lower floors of a house together into one cohesive story.

Delicate Honeysweet 0189 by Cloverdale Paint — Foyer

Delicate Honeysweet on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.

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Delicate Honeysweet 0189 by Cloverdale Paint — Sun Room

Delicate Honeysweet in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.

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1 Kitchen Photo

The sophisticated undertones of Delicate Honeysweet make it an excellent partner for mixed metal finishes. Whether you have a brass faucet and matte black cabinet pulls, or traditional chrome fixtures, this color acts as a neutral mediator that makes the mix look intentional.

Delicate Honeysweet 0189 by Cloverdale Paint — Kitchen

Delicate Honeysweet keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.

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1 Living Room Photo

There is a specific "glow" that Delicate Honeysweet takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.

Delicate Honeysweet 0189 by Cloverdale Paint — Living Room

Delicate Honeysweet brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.

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Color Codes

HEX#BDAD9A
RGB189, 173, 154
HSL33° 21% 67%
CIE LabL: 71.1 a: 4.0 b: 11.2
Strip2 pos. 3